Student Assistant, Apache Recreation Center

Tyler Junior College; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Tyler Junior College is seeking a Student Assistant to support the Apache Recreation Center staff. The role involves greeting students, faculty and patrons, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, and assisting with daily operations on campus.

Responsibilities include check-in for entrants, answering the main phone line, providing information about the facility and continuing studies offerings, and ensuring shifts run on time.

Qualifications

• Customer service and welcoming demeanor is essential.
• Strong organizational abilities and reliability.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet students, faculty and patrons to make them feel welcome in our facility.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of supplies in designated work area.
• Check in students, faculty and continuing studies students entering the facility.
• Answer main phone line for facility.
• Provide information regarding facility, continuing studies classes and other offerings.
• Be familiar with all aspects of facility operations.
• Ensure timeliness for each shift and find coverage if unavailable.
• Complete all tasks assigned in an accurate, prompt and thorough manner.
• Any other duties assigned by the Director, Apache Recreation Center, Manager, and Rec Sports Coordinator

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

The Student Assistant provides support to the professional staff of the Apache Recreation Center.

*Student Assistant positions are subject to a maximum of 18 hours per week.

• Greet students, faculty and patrons to make them feel welcome in our facility.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of supplies in designated work area.
• Check in students, faculty and continuing studies students entering the facility.
• Answer main phone line for facility.
• Provide information regarding facility, continuing studies classes and other offerings.
• Be familiar with all aspects of facility operations.
• Ensure timeliness for each shift and find coverage if unavailable.
• Complete all tasks assigned in an accurate, prompt and thorough manner.
• Any other duties assigned by the Director, Apache Recreation Center, Manager, and Rec Sports Coordinator

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to maintain friendly, inviting personality.
• Excellent customer service and people skills.
• Possess sound judgement and strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and think for self.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook preferred.
• Motivated to bring excellence to Tyler Junior College team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Contributor

Work Environment:Work may be required outside of normal business hours

Physical Demands:Sitting, walking, standing, repetitive motion

Travel Required:No

If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Students must be registered for undergraduate classes and maintain enrollment status to work in these positions. Students may qualify for Federal Work Study, which will be determined by the Office of Financial Aid.

Additional Job-Specific Requirements

• Students are allowed to work a maximum of eighteen (18) hours per week and cannot work in multiple hourly positions. A work week is Monday-Sunday.
• Must be 18 years or older

EXPECTATIONS

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.