Job Description
Location : 1327 S Baxter Ave, Tyler
Job Type: Part-Time Regular
Job Number: 00475
Department: Learning Commons
Opening Date: 02/12/2025
Number of Months: 12
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 This is a 12-month, part-time position responsible to the Director, Learning Commons.
Essential Functions and Duties Primary Responsibilities - Provide guidance to patrons on library resources, including online databases and research tools
- Answer questions related to library resources, policies, procedures, and workshops
- Provide information regarding all departments housed in the building
- Assist patrons in checking out and returning library materials
- Collect fines for overdue items or monies for damaged/lost materials
- Help maintain reserve materials
- Answer phone in a courteous and polite manner and take accurate messages as needed
- Assist with processing journals and magazines
- Complete opening/closing duties of the building based on work schedule
- Provide desk coverage and greet patrons in a friendly manner
- Shelve books and reorganize any that are out of order
- Check book drops for any returned books
- Maintain confidentiality
- Conduct an hourly headcount to maintain an accurate record of library attendance
Secondary Responsibilities - Assist with clerical tasks and maintain orderliness of workstation
- Keep supply areas tidy and organized
- Perform hand-delivery of mail to other campus offices
- Support department staff with special projects or events as needed
- Attend staff meetings and trainings
- Perform light cleaning duties such as dusting, cleaning tables, pushing in chairs, throwing away trash, etc.
- Help maintain a quiet, respectful, and clean study environment
- Promote Learning Commons student support services
Competencies Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Customer Service, Organizational Skills
Work Environment: Work required outside of normal business hours
Physical Demands: Sitting, Walking, Standing, Lifting
Travel Required: No
If travel is required, candidate must have and maintain a current valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record
Qualifications Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Experience One year of college experience
Preferred Experience One year of experience working in a library
Additional Job Specific Requirements Position may consist of working during the day, evening, and weekends
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.
RETIREMENT
Part-Time Retirement Part-time employees are required to participate in the part-time retirement fund. The retirement fund is invested in a group fixed annuity contract with Ohio National Life Insurance Company. The plan will provide you and your beneficiary with fully vested cash settlement or income benefits after termination of employment for any reason.
OTHER BENEFITS TJC Event Attendance Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.
Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.
Library Use Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.
Fitness Facility Use Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.
Disclaimer: These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee. Tyler Junior College
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