English, Philosophy, and World Languages Department Assistant

Position Title:
English, Philosophy, and World Languages Department Assistant

Job Description:
This position offers flexible work hours, on an as-needed basis, to provide a wide variety of tasks within the EPWL department.

POSITION TITLE: Student Employee, English, Philosophy, and World Languages Department Assistant

STATUS: Part-time

DEPARTMENT: English, Philosophy, and World Languages

DIVISION: Arts

REPORTS TO: EPWL Administrative Assistant I

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

MINIMIUM PAY RATE: $15.00

(Position is FWS Eligible)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.   Update bulletin boards in EPWL department and area classrooms.

2.       Post class cancellation signs for day or evening classes and notify students via phone.

3.       Contact students enrolled in cancelled sections and suggest other possible alternatives per the direction of department administrative assistant.

4.       Assist at various department events (English summit, Majors Fair, preparing swag bags, folders, etc.)

5.       Staff department information table on C-Concourse to pass out flyers and promotional materials to students.

6.       Assist department faculty and staff during Main Street event to promote various programs.

7.       Serve as receptionist and answer phones for offices that may be short-handed or during department meetings when no one is available.

8.       Perform miscellaneous office and clerical related duties: filing, shredding, scanning.

9.       Assist in special projects that come up throughout the year.

10.    Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Enrolled in 6 credit hours in the fall/spring semester toward your declared major at JJC.

2.   GPA of 2.0 or above.

3.      High School diploma or equivalent.

4.      Excellent customer service skills.

5.      Attentiveness to detail, efficient organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work independently.

6.      Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with other members of the college and community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1.      English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.

2.      Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

3.      Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·         Normal office physical demands.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: This is a student employee position that works around your class schedule. May work up to 10 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.

Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:
40