Upward Bound Rural PT Administrative Assistant

Salary: $12.00 Hourly
Location : Beeville
Job Type: Part-Time
Division: GRNTS
Department: Grant
Opening Date: 12/19/2025
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions
The Upward Bound-Rural (U ) Administrative Assistant performs clerical duties and works closely with the Upward Bound-Rural Project Staff to assist in the day-to-day activities, assuring Academic and Summer Component functions are planned, executed, and communicated to the program members. This part-time staff member will work closely with the Success Coach and Director to ensure program success in meeting the goals and objectives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Success Coach and Director with all Academic and Summer Component functions.
• Assists with requisitions and submitting payments, as needed.
• Maintains student records through the Blumen database files, documents in student files, and keeps the Remind platform updated with student and guardian contact information.
• Schedules staff appointments, as needed, and prepares for meetings.
• Refers student questions and concerns to Upward Bound-Rural professional staff, Success Coach, and Director.
• Works and collaborates with other departments as needed.
• Creates program newsletters and flyers, maintains social media accounts, and updates the

annual activity binder, with the supervision and guidance of the Success Coach and Director.

• Works closely with the Project Director to forecast future budget needs.

Maintains all inventory, supplies, snacks, and first aid kits.

• Assists in planning and preparing for all Upward Bound-Rural Saturday Meetings, the 6-week

Summer Program, workshops, activities, etc.

• Utilizes various computer programs, including Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, Blumen, etc.
• Performs extra related duties as may be assigned by the Upward Bound-Rural Project Director.
• Annual Performance Report (APR) through the Blumen database.
• Operates and maintains office equipment such as laptops, copiers, calculators, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High School degree or GED equivalent.

One year of experience in a clerical or office position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates Degree

Experience with TRIO or grant-funded programs preferred.

Supplemental Information
Travel Requirements:

The U  Program for activities or events.

Environment:

The U  Administrative Assistant will conduct most functions from the office, located at Coastal Bend College in Beeville, TX. There will be some interaction with students in a fast-paced environment.
Our college provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
A position at CBC includes attractive paid vacation, sick and personal time, and employer-paid health insurance (for employee) through BCBS, among many other great, cost-effective PPO benefit options and retirement plans.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate.

Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

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Do you have at least one (1) year of clerical or office experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree
• N/A

Required Question