Part Time - TRIO Program Assistant
Salary
$20.23 Hourly
Location
Central Arizona College- Signal Peak Campus - Coolidge, AZ
Job Type
Part Time Staff
Job Number
TBD
Department
TRIO Student Support Services
Opening Date
10/19/2026
Closing Date
10/30/2026 6:00 PM Arizona
Job Summary
Perform a full range of specialized clerical and technical duties in support of the program.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide technical support and perform a full range of clerical duties in support of the department or area assigned. Duties include answering correspondence, report preparation, processing a variety of documents, opening and distributing office mail as appropriate. Handle multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously and make decisions independently according to established guidelines. Develop, maintain and update office procedure manuals. Receive incoming telephone calls, welcome visitors, direct callers and visitors to appropriate personnel. Respond to questions and provide information to students and the public.
- Process applications, contracts, student records and/or forms by verifying information, entering data into computer system, securing appropriate signatures, forwarding to other departments and/or agencies for processing, notifying students and/or employees of their status in the process of requesting additional information according to established policies and procedures.
- Assist in implementing program related activities, special sessions or schedules, seminars and workshops in support of the program or area assigned. May be required to interact with administration, program clientele and/or other members of the general public.
- Retrieve, receive and compile data from several sources, compare information to verify its completeness and prepare informational and/or statistical reports detailing requisite data according to established guidelines. Organize and transmit information electronically to other agencies and/or departments for processing
- Track current budget or other fiscal data by posting and/or recording information into various computer programs. Track and monitor office supplies/materials. Process new and/or replenishment orders. Participate in developing bid requests, analyzing and selecting vendors. Order necessary materials and supplies for program and office activities. Gather and compile financial and statistical information for various reports in accordance with established guidelines. Compare data from several sources to ensure report accuracy.
- Establish and maintain specialized databases; enter and retrieve data and ensure accuracy of database records. Create special forms, charts and reports using word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Assist the Program Director in the preparation of catalogs and brochure for promotional mailings. Obtain mailing lists from appropriate sources, schedule mailing of informational materials and provide recommendations on program and/or operational modifications or changes to enhance program activities. Assist in the implementation of marketing the program. Assist in gathering and preparing materials for pertinent mailings/meetings.
- Design, update and submit web page modifications.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
The position may perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position to include participating in committee assignments and the recruitment and retention of students.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Associates Degree (60 credits) and two (2) years related experience -OR- four (4) years related experience in lieu of education
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of specific processes, policies, and procedures of office management and workflow procedures to include effective management of workload, i.e., prioritizing and organizing work
- Knowledge and skill in various word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and integrated information software, systems and associated hardware, e.g., personal computers
- Knowledge and skill in Access, Quark, Publisher, Photoshop Elements, web design and other unique software
- Skill in gathering, compiling and presenting information in oral and/or written form
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written; must have outstanding customer service skills
- Strong interpersonal skill as applied to interaction with culturally diverse populations, college administrators, faculty, staff, students and the public
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in accomplishing tasks
- Ability to analyze situations, develop solutions and make independent decisions based on established guidelines
- Skill in processing a variety of financial and non-financial transactions, verify accuracy, match against documentation, code to proper account, prepare necessary forms or reports, post transactions and reconcile and retrieve information as needed
- Knowledge and skills in the techniques of desktop publishing used in designing program brochures, marketing materials, flyers, advertisements and newsletters pertaining to the program and marketing practices used in promoting programs
- Skill in developing, implementing and evaluating major publications, creating, composing and editing written materials
- Knowledge and skill in the principles and practices of graphic design, writing and editing principles, practices and techniques, and planning, organizing, and coordinating multiple graphic production activities
- Knowledge and skill in media placement and graphic design concepts, principles and practices of marketing, basic photography, printing and placement of photographs for publishing and media presentations
SALARY: $20.23 per hour up to 19 hours per week
We acknowledge that our institution, Central Arizona College, occupies ancestral lands of the Huhugam, who lived and farmed along the Gila River Basin centuries ago. We thank the Native communities and descendants of these Indigenous people whose stewardship of the land and waterways allows us to be here now: the San Carlos Apache Tribe, Tohono O'odham Nation, Ak-Chin Indian Community,?and the Gila River Indian Community, which is comprised of the Akimel O'otham (Pima) and the Pee-Posh (Maricopa) tribes. Indigenous people from other Native nations also reside in Pinal County. Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized Tribes. All have made innumerable contributions to our region.??
Central Arizona College offers full-time employees and their dependents an excellent benefit package that includes low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time positions are not eligible for health benefits.
For more information in reference to benefits, please visit:
Employee Benefits - Central Arizona College
Employer Central Arizona College
Address 8470 N Overfield Rd #H106
Coolidge, Arizona, 85128
Phone (520) 494-5589
Website http://www.centralaz.edu/jobs