TRIO - Educational Opportunity Center Program Specialist (Part Time)

information that requires knowledge of program, policies and procedures. The typical work schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday from 8 am to 12 pm. THIS POSITION IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION. CURRENT FUNDING FOR THIS POSITION IS SCHEDULED TO END AUGUST 31, 2031. CONTINUATION OF THIS POSITION BEYOND AUGUST 31, 2026 IS DEPENDENT ON NEW OR INCREASED GRANT FUNDING. UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. Greet prospective and current EOC students and direct them to appropriate program personnel. Work hours Monday - Friday 8:00am to 12pm Answer and/or re-direct basic inquiries from internal and external customers either via phone calls, email or in person. Assist prospective participants with completing the TRIO - EOC application. Coordinate materials for mailings, maintain program records, generate reports, schedule and coordinate meetings and events, and maintain a TRIO EOC specific computer database. Communicate with TRIO - EOC director and advisors about participants needs. Evaluate prospective students for their eligibility and qualifications for the TRIO - EOC program. Provide input and insights into the development of special recruiting communication tools. Prepare and maintain correspondence, lists, and other documents. Perform various office clerical duties including filing, typing, scanning, maintaining copiers and other equipment, ordering supplies, sorting/distributing mail, etc. Provide clerical support to program staff. Assist with program activities and events. Produce, edit, and compile reports, correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents to recruit and retain participants. Assist in completion of yearly Annual Performance Report. Update and Order Marketing Materials and related publications. Serve as an advocate for TRIO - EOC and promote services. Serve as part of the EOC team to fulfill program goals Coordinate projects for work study students. Perform other related work duties as assigned. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Must enjoy working with other people and the public and exhibit skill in working accurately with complex details. Must remain calm when confronted with many competing demands for attention. Must develop a comprehensive knowledge of the college's organization and personnel. Must develop thorough knowledge of student information systems Must be a positive individual and possess excellent customer services skills. Be able to handle confidential information in a professional manner. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Position involves sitting most of the time in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, grasping and walking. Frequent (34-66%) viewing computer and other close visual work and repetitive motion in using the computer to perform job-related functions. Constant (67-100%) communication: talking and listening, either face-to-face or via the telephone.