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Dallas College is hiring a Program Services Assistant II (TRIO Upward Bound) (Grant funded). The role supports the director and program coordinator of a federally funded TRIO Upward Bound program, which prepares students for college, at the North Lake Campus in Irving, Texas. The assistant is the main contact for current and prospective students, recruits participants, keeps confidential student files, and tracks the program's budget.

Highlights

Serve as the primary resource for students, explaining the program and enrollment process to current and prospective students.
Recruit prospective students from the general college population to meet grant and program requirements, and analyze their eligibility against program criteria.
Prepare special reports and answer information requests by compiling and summarizing data from program files and records.
Maintain confidential division files on students, including academic profiles, GPA, and financial aid needs.
Handle bookkeeping, monitor allocated budgets, and coordinate with District Resource Development staff on reporting and documentation.
Plan and manage daily activities of a staff made up largely of part-time employees, students, tutors, and volunteers.
High school diploma plus four years of experience; bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.
Pay of $24.47 per hour for a full-time, 40-hour-per-week non-exempt position.
Grant-funded position, so employment depends on continued funding; on-site role with a criminal background check required.

Program Services Assistant II (TRIO Upward Bound) (Grant funded) Full Description

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date.

Weekly Work Hours

Compensation Range

N03-Hourly

Hourly Rate

$24.47 Hourly

FLSA

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Work Location

All positions are considered on-site roles. After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy. Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary

Provides assistance to the director and/or program coordinator in planning, developing, and the general operation of a specific grant and/or a specific district-based program.

This position is funded by external grant resources. Employment is contingent upon the availability of funding and program needs. Continued employment is not guaranteed and may be impacted if funding is reduced, modified, or discontinued.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports.
Able to assist students with assessment, course selection, and progress monitoring.
Provides excellent customer service to students and clients.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding content of all programs, child, family and staff records.
Must have strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented approach to work, strong decision-making skills, good follow-up, ability to complete tasks.
Able to adhere to the district, college and department policies, procedures, and practices.
Must be able to recruit prospective students from the general college population to meet specific grant/program requirements.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with individuals within the Dallas College community.
Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
Utilizes excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College network.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Occasionally may be required to lift and carry materials weighing up to 10 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma plus four (4) years of experience.

Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

Primary resource person for students; provides program information, and enrollment process to current and prospective students.
Assists the director/program coordinator in coordinating and preparing special reports, answers requests for information, which may include compiling and summarizing data from files/records.
Screens calls, visitors, and mail; requisitioning supplies and equipment; composing correspondence, verifying operating reports for accuracy and implementing changes where required.
Coordinates the integration of various grant/program services with existing college services.
Maintain complex division files including highly confidential information about students, and evaluations profile (IAP, GPA, and financial aid needs).
Interacts with District Resource Development staff to stay abreast of reporting needs and documentation requirements.
Performs bookkeeping functions and monitors allocated budgets.
Plan, coordinate and manage day-today activities of a staff largely comprised of part-time employees, students, tutors and/or volunteers.
Analyzes prospective student eligibility based on program requirements.
Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
Performs related duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

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Program Services Assistant II (TRIO Upward Bound) (Grant funded)

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Program Services Assistant II (TRIO Upward Bound) (Grant funded) Full Description

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