Part Time Staff - Library Assistant

Position Details:

This position is expected to interact with students and patrons in a patient and polite manner in an effort to create a healthy library environment conducive to learning.

Responsibilities:

• Unlock doors and prepare library for patrons
• Check book drops
• Process and shelve newspapers
• Assist student and patrons with computers, printers/copiers, scanners and other library equipment
• Aid students with specific types of software and internet-based resources (i.e.: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, library database access, library print software, etc.).
• Aid students with common library procedures, such as study room reservation and finding books
• Sell convenience-based college school supplies (i.e.: pencils, pens, scantrons, flash drives, ear buds, etc.)
• Reconcile cash drawer contents at beginning and end of shift
• Handle money in a responsible and professional manner
• Receive payments for over-due fines and fees and documents appropriately
• Help to maintain order in the library
• Straighten furniture
• Record incidents and report to full-time staff members
• Participate in special projects
• Follow and adhere to general Kilgore College and Watson Library policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work efficiently
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Punctual, dedicated, friendly, and willing to practice radical hospitality on a daily basis
• Great attention to detail
• Be able to lift up to 25 lbs., sit for long periods, read & work from computer 85% of the time
• Computer skills to include proficiency in work processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and database applications
• Able to work well with little supervision and relate well to a diverse student and faculty population
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Able to work in a typical office environment
• Able to handle occasional high levels of stress
• Organized, confidentiality-minded, expedient, tactful, and even-tempered
• Excellent customer service skills are required

Salary Range & Fringe Benefits:

• The rate of pay for this position is $10 per hour for 10 hours per week. Working hours are 2-6PM Sunday and 4-8PM Monday through Thursday. The schedule is subject to change
• Worker’s Compensation 
• Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan 

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gp

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.