Specialist I, Learning Commons (Science Center)

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Tarrant County College's Trinity River Campus Learning Commons is seeking a Specialist I to provide front-line customer service and cross-trained support across library, learning lab, and clerical functions. This part-time role offers flexible hours aligned with the center’s operations.

The position supports students, faculty, and staff, with duties spanning desk operations, resource assistance, and technology help in a dynamic campus environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of related work experience.
• College education beyond minimum requirements is preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Front-line customer service to students, employees, and the public in the Learning Commons.
• Cross-train in clerical, customer service, learning lab, library and other duties.
• Oversee front desk operations, calendar management and communications.
• Assist with library, technology, and maker space resources and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Active listening

Communication

Critical thinking

Learning strategies

Service orientation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

College education beyond minimum requirements

Tools

Library catalog systems

Maker space hardware

3D printers

Job description

Title: Specialist I, Learning Commons (Science Center)

Department: TR Campus Learn Center

Campus Location: Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type: PT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $18.22

Work Hours: Work hours may vary based on the operationalneeds and hours of operation of the center.

Fall/Spring: Monday - Saturday; Summer: Monday - Thursday

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a part-timeposition, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week

Job Summary

Reporting to the assigned campus leader, this role providesfront-line customer service to students, employees, and the publicat the TCC Learning Commons. This position is responsible forcross-training in multiple areas with the ability to assist withclerical, customer service, learning lab, library, and otherprofessional duties throughout the Learning Commons.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Serves as a resource to students, faculty, staff, and thecommunity to enhance learning and engagement while supportingmultiple functions and spaces within the Learning Commons
• Provides guidance to students, faculty, staff, and the communityregarding available resources and support services
• Oversees the front desk and assists in the daily operations andadministrative responsibilities of the Learning Commons, includingappointment scheduling, calendar management, and electronic orphone communication
• Monitors the Learning Commons to ensure user behavior policiesare followed
• Inventories, orders, and checks in materials and supplies whileensuring that good safety, housekeeping, and security practices arealways followed

Library

• Serves as a resource for identifying and connecting stakeholderswith sources of information to support learning, research, andengagement
• Makes resources and other tools available to students, faculty,and staff, including library materials, multimedia equipment,laptops, and other technology, and assists patrons with questionsregarding technology, computer hardware, and software
• Answers questions and assists with troubleshooting and resolvingtechnical issues related to printers, copiers, and scanners
• Assists patrons in person, via telephone, and electronic means byanswering their questions or referring them to the appropriateperson, department, or service desk
• Locates materials including databases and electronic resourcesfor students and faculty
• Assists with updating and maintaining maker space hardware,software, 3D printers, and other technology including microscopes,iPads, AV equipment, tracking software, calculators, graphicdesign/video editing software, and other related tools
• Provides check-in and check-out services as well as properlyshelving library materials
• Assists with maintaining the Library website through contentreview, creation, and maintenance as assigned

Learning Support

• Provides tutoring assistance to students to enhance learning andincrease academic success, in collaboration with faculty andappropriate supervisor, and adheres to tutoring best practices inface-to-face, synchronous online, and asynchronous onlinemodalities
• Provides students with appropriate handouts and educationalmaterials as needed
• Provides academic coaching and mentoring to current students inneed of additional academic support and study strategies
• Prepares and puts in place equipment scheduled for use duringlaboratory teaching sessions
• Teaches basic certification, safety, and training coursescovering all lab equipment
• Prepares and delivers workshops, which may include contentcreation and updating workshop materials
• Partners with faculty for special events in support ofclasses
• Assists supervisor in the delivery of academic boot camps

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, andfollows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite
• Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the assigned campusleader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of working experiencerelated to the Essential Performance Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• College education beyond the minimum requirements by level
• Degree in Science or related field, with successful completion ofcollege-level coursework in Biology, Anatomy & Physiology,Geographic Information System, Geographic Information Science,and/or Physics
• One (1) year’s working experience in a college-level setting,tutoring, and/or teaching in Biological or Physical Sciencecourses

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer andpersonal services
• Skilled in customer service including customer needs assessment,meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customersatisfaction
• Skilled in active listening including giving full attention towhat other people are saying, taking time to understand the pointsbeing made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interruptingat inappropriate times
• Ability to apply critical thinking, specifically using logic andreasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativesolutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to apply learning strategies by selecting and usingtraining and instructional methods, as well as proceduresappropriate for the situation when learning or teaching newthings
• Ability to work using a service orientation by actively lookingfor ways to help people
• Ability to talk to others to convey information effectively

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.