Part Time Staff - Library Assistant

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

• 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

• The rate of pay for this position is $10 per hour for 10 hours per week. Working hours are 10 am to 3 pm, Tuesday and Thursday (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 impr