Part-Time TRIO Assistant

STARTING PAY: $18.29 per hour

Grant Funded through June 30, 2030.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Part-Time TRIO Assistant provides essential administrative and program support for the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at NWTC. This role helps ensure smooth day-to-day operations, supports student engagement, and assists with compliance tasks. The assistant serves as a welcoming point of contact for students and contributes to the success of TRIO participants by facilitating access to resources and services under the direction of the TRIO Program Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide clerical and administrative support for TRIO staff and program activities.
• Maintain accurate student records and help with data entry for compliance reporting.
• Assist with tracking student participation and progress.
• Help organize program files and maintain confidentiality.
• Support outreach and recruitment efforts through communication and marketing tasks.
• Serve as a welcoming point of contact for TRIO participants and visitors.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, workshops, and cultural events.
• Answer phones, respond to emails, and manage program calendars
• Prepare materials for workshops and events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum associate degree required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an educational or student services setting.
• Familiarity with TRIO programs or similar initiatives.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Student Success: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Values: Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College’s values
• Collaboration: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that create respectful environments and services for all, and the ability to work effectively across differences in background and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Extended Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or attending meetings
• Mobility: Ability to move around the campus to attend meetings and events
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in using hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment, tools, or controls.
• Visual and Auditory: Ability to read documents and communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Light Lifting: Capability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.