Position Title Hope College TRIO Upward Bound Office Assistant

Classification Title Hourly Part Time (.1-.74 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligibility

Department Upward Bound

Job Description

The TRIO Upward Bound program is funded by a grant from the Department of Education and serves local first-generation and low-income high school students who are committed to pursuing higher education after graduating high school.

Hope College TRIO Upward Bound Office Assistant (Part-Time)
The Office Assistant provides administrative and operational support to ensure smooth daily program functions. This role supports communication, student records, and logistics while serving as a key point of contact for the program.

Work Schedule

Academic Year (August–April):

• ~20 hours/week
• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Additional hours scheduled with the Director
  
  

Summer Session (May–July):

• ~20 hours/week
• Typically Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  
  

The Office Assistant provides support of daily programming tasks, including but not limited to:

Administrative & Office Support

• Serve as the first point of contact (phones, emails, inquiries)
• Provide information and referrals
• Assist with printing, copying, and supply orders
• Schedule transportation and rooms
  
  

Student Records & Academic Support

• Data Entry
• Distribute academic updates to staff
• Maintain and organize student files
  
  

Program Operations & Logistics

• Track technology inventory (laptops, iPads, calculators)
• Support daily program operations
• Assist with logistics as needed
  
  

Communication & Outreach

• Support social media and communication efforts
• Assist with outreach materials
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience preferred
• Bilingual (preferred)
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Zoom, Canva
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-008SR

Job Posting Open Date 06/08/2026

Job Posting Close Date 06/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

Is this position available for sponsorship No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/5364