Administrative Assistant for TRIO Program (Grant-Funded)

Employer

Gaston College

Job Location

201 US-321, Dallas, NC 28034

Salary Grade

$37,592.00 Annually

Benefits

Yes

Job Category

Professional

Application Period

Opens: 08/20/2025
Closes: 12/29/2025

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

Employment Type

Full-Time Temporary Staff

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate’s Degree in Office System’s Technology or related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two years of administrative support experience. 
  • Experience with database management, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and budgets. 
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of records. 
  • Demonstrated administrative competencies through internal testing required.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

  • Generally works in a traditional climate-controlled office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods.
  • Some walking, standing, and bending, with the ability to lift and maneuver items weighing up to 15 pounds required. 
  • Work environment can be stressful at times in dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines.
  • In addition to regular office hours, position may sometimes require overtime and/or evening hours.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with diverse populations, experience in an educational setting preferred.
  • Self-starter, organized, detail-oriented, ability to work independently, excellent customer service skills, ability to interact positively with faculty and students preferred.

Position Description

 

SUMMARY

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – 

Perform administrative and secretarial duties to support the Director of Student Development and Support Services, TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) staff, and ensure efficient operation of the department.  Position includes a wide variety of assignments, use of considerable judgment, and independent action. 

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform routine clerical and receptionist duties.
  • Maintain student database records.
  • Assist in completing the Annual Performance Report (APR) submitted to the Department of Education on student success, retention, and graduation goals.
  • Collect data and maintain records of project activities including the coordination of fiscal, personnel, purchasing, payroll, and monthly expenditure records.
  • Gather data from the Institutional Effectiveness Office and Colleague system for the SSS Project Director.
  • Coach participants in using computers and online College resources.
  • Provide word processing and other office support to staff and students.
  • Supervise work-study students assigned to project.
  • Help organize Lunch and Learn workshops and other activities.
  • Assist in preparation and maintenance of budget.
  • Prepare travel, leave, reimbursement requests, and supply and equipment requisitions for the division.
  • Collect and distribute divisional communications.
  • Assist and/or participate in college-related activities.
  • Maintain office in absence of supervisor.
  • Enter requisitions into E-Procurement system.
  • Periodically attend professional TRIO conferences and technology conferences to stay abreast of ever-changing practices.  
  • Participate in professional development and college activities such as Late Registration, Graduation, and Open House as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor, the Director of Student Development and Support Services, or Vice President for Student Services.

How to Apply

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gastoncollege

Contact Info

Phone
704-922-2234