South Texas College

Job Announcement # 2010 – 5004

 

Job Title:                    LIBRARY CLERK (Student) (Part-time Temporary)

Campus:                     Pecan

Department:               Library Services

Reports To:                Director of Library Services

FLSA Status:              Nonexempt

Campus:                     All Campuses

Salary:                                    $7.50/ hour minimum

Starting Date:                         Immediately

Closing Date:              Open until filled. 

 

SUMMARY

Performs routine clerical duties in support of the department.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Maintains departmental files

2. Prepares purchase requisitions, reports, and similar documents. Enters data.

3. Maintains budgetary records and equipment inventory

4. Maintains the periodical collection

5. Sorts and shelves books and periodicals; issues and receives library materials

6. Answers routine inquiries and assists library users in locating materials appropriate to their needs

7. Monitors the Sam and Bea Lack Alternative Learning Center as assigned

8. Performs other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to communicate with the public in a positive manner

2. Proficient in computer usage and ability to use word processing, database and spreadsheet programs

3. Good organizational and communication skills

4. Team player within department as well as with other departments

5. Communicate effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural community environment

6. Understand the community college philosophy of education

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED, minimum; certificate of completion or 30 college hours, preferred Recent library experience, preferred

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

 

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, wait and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

HOW TO APPLY                 

Submit letter of application, STC application, resume, copies of transcripts (official transcripts

required BEFORE assignment begins) and five professional references with addresses and phone

numbers to:

 

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE  

Office of Human Resources

   P O Box 9701

   McAllen, TX  78502

              

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

Position #85004