Work Study - Lab Student Employee (Learning Resource Center)

Moraine Valley Community College; Palos Hills (IL); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL seeks a student employee for Library/Learning Resource Center to support students and perform data entry, lab prep, and equipment distribution. Hours vary by term: Fall/Spring up to 20 hours/week, Summer 25 hours/week.

Enroll in at least 6 credits and maintain a 2.0 GPA; background check may be required. This role emphasizes confidentiality, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Windows 10/11 and Microsoft Office;

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving.
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with individualized academic support.
• Perform data entry and basic clerical tasks.
• Support lab operations, setup and cleanup.
• Distribute and maintain hardware/software in labs.
• Explain concepts clearly and help students understand procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Equipment handling

Lab support

Confidentiality

Tools

Windows 10/11

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

During the Fall and Spring, student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week and must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. During the Summer, holiday break and spring break student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Summer only, students must be enrolled in 3 or more credit hours. Student employees must always maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. *This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Position Title

Academic Year 2026-2027

Actual Salary $15.00

Semester Spring , Fall

Department Library/Learning Resource Center

Direct Supervisor Phone [phone]

Work Location Main Campus

Duties/Skills Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office Skills, Data Entry, Run Errands, Good Judgement, Ability to support students through individualized academic assistance, Ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts, Cleaning and maintenance, Lab preparation, Equipment distribution and maintenance, Hardware/software installation, Ability to assist students with basic lab procedures and equipment use, Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Qualifications-The student hired for this position should know how to:

• Effectively Communicate: Student must have effective and clear verbal and written communication (including listening skills).
• Demonstrate Critical Thinking: Students must engage in critical thinking (problem solving, decision-making, applied knowledge, creativity) to initiate and implement solutions to problems.
• Participate as a Productive Member of a Team: Student must use teamwork skills (relationship building, interpersonal skills) and become a contributor to the department.
• Utilize Information & Technology Effectively: Student must have current technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, etc.)
• Implement Self-Management Skills: Student must be dependable with strong work habits; able to manage time and priorities, work independently, punctual and operate for the greater good & provide service to all.
• Cultural Inclusion: Student must demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and value individuals’ differences.

Days Needed

Times Needed Monday-Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm. 9:30am to 1:30pm during event days.

Additional Job Duties/Skills/Requirements

Student Maker Studio

Confident in using Windows 10/11 operating system.

*This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.