English, Philosophy, and World Languages Department Assistant

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a Part-time Student Employee for the English, Philosophy, and World Languages (EPWL) Department to support clerical and event tasks. The position offers flexible hours on an as-needed basis within the EPWL department.

duties include updating bulletin boards, notifying students of class cancellations, assisting at events, and serving as a receptionist when needed. Ideal candidates are enrolled in 6 credit hours with strong customer service and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in 6 credit hours in the fall/spring semester toward declared major.
• GPA of 2.0 or above.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attentiveness to detail, efficient organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work independently.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with other members of the college and community.

Responsibilities

• Update bulletin boards in EPWL department and area classrooms.
• Post class cancellation signs for day or evening classes and notify students via phone.
• Contact students enrolled in cancelled sections and suggest alternatives per department direction.
• Assist at department events (English summit, Majors Fair, swag bags, folders).
• Staff department information table on C-Concourse to pass out flyers and materials.
• Assist department faculty and staff during Main Street event to promote programs.
• Serve as receptionist and answer phones when needed.
• Perform miscellaneous office and clerical duties: filing, shredding, scanning.
• Assist in special projects throughout the year.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Cooperation

Education

Enrollment in 6 credit hours (fall/spring)

GPA 2.0 or above

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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)

ESSENTIALJOBDUTIESANDKEYRESPONSIBILITIES

• Update bulletin boards in EPWL department and area classrooms.
• Post class cancellation signs for day or evening classes and notify students via phone.
• Contact students enrolled in cancelled sections and suggest other possible alternatives per the direction of department administrative assistant.
• Assist at various department events (English summit, Majors Fair, preparing swag bags, folders, etc.)
• Staff department information table on C-Concourse to pass out flyers and promotional materials to students.
• Assist department faculty and staff during Main Street event to promote various programs.
• Serve as receptionist and answer phones for offices that may be short-handed or during department meetings when no one is available.
• Perform miscellaneous office and clerical related duties: filing, shredding, scanning.
• Assist in special projects that come up throughout the year.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in 6 credit hours in the fall/spring semester toward your declared major atJJC.
• GPA of 2.0 or above.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attentiveness to detail, efficient organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work independently.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with other members of the college and community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• 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