ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT PACIFIC UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE TRIO PROGRAM
Title of Position: FWS TRIO Student Office Assistant
Department Name, location of department: TRIO Program, AuCoin Hall, Forest Grove Campus
Purpose of Position: This is an in-person, part-time role that supports daily office operations, provides customer service to students/families regarding the TRIO program, aids in administrative tasks like data entry and scheduling, and manages the TRIO social media account.
Length of employment: 2026-2027 academic year.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Outward facing contact with students, employees, and the public. This includes answering emails, in-person questions, and the phone.
- Data entry for student appointments and activities
- Maintain office cleanliness and supplies
- Attends and takes photos or videos at events or activities
- Posts regularly on TRIO social media accounts
- Performs other duties as assigned
Competencies to Practice:
- Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms.
- Ability to identify, prioritize, and solve complex problems by applying appropriate knowledge and techniques.
- Ability to interact respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and understand the value of diverse perspectives.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal and to lead, guide , or organize groups effectively.
Supervisor Name: Elizabeth Bernal Canedo
Recruiter Name & Email: Abby Thomas, abby.thomas@pacificu.edu
Wage rate: $16.80, minimum wage
General Qualifications:
- Communicates effectively and appropriately with a variety of customers, including students, faculty, staff, and the public.
- Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision-making
- Ability to maintain accuracy in numerous detailed record-keeping tasks
- Maintains proper appearance and personal conduct for the employee's particular job.
- Confidentiality and compliance with FERPA laws must be maintained at all times.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
- Working conditions are a general office environment with public contact. TRIO office hours are Monday-Friday from 9-5.