What are the responsibilities and job description for the Work-Study, Off-Campus-Tyler Public Library Programming Assistant position at Tyler Junior College?
Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).
DESCRIPTION
A Student Assistant (SA) at TJC plays an important role in promoting the mission of the college. The student assistant in this position must be willing and able to report to an off-campus location in Tyler to perform various clerical tasks that aid in maintaining an organized workflow assisting with day to day programming to the public via Tyler Public Library.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
Primary Responsibilities
- Helping with the set up and the cleanup of children’s and adult programs and events
- Helping program and event attendees with activities such as crafts and games
- Passing out and picking up materials and supplies during programs and events
- Counting the number of program or event attendees
- Helping with preparation for programs and events such as cutting, stapling, gluing, and copying materials
- Tidying play area and sanitizing toys
- Operating DVD player and projector to show movies to children visiting the library after school
- Reading with children or adults as a reading buddy
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Collaboration/Teamwork, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Multi-tasking, Organizational Skills, Problem-solving, Time Management
Work Environment: Work required during and periodically outside of normal business hours
Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, standing, lifting
Travel Required: Yes
candidate must have and maintain a current valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
QUALIFICATIONS
Students must be registered in at least two undergraduate classes and maintain enrollment status to work in these positions. Students must qualify for Federal Work Study, which will be determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress (2.0 GPA,67% pace rate, will not exceed 150% of their degree plan).
Additional Job Specific Requirements
Students are allowed to work a maximum of eighteen (18) hours per week and cannot work in multiple hourly positions. A work week is Sunday-Saturday.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EXPECTATIONS
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
- Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
- Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.
