Library and Learning Center Assistant (3 positions) - Library and Learning Center - Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College

$3,952 to $5,043 per month- Range 24 (2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule)

Workplace: Modesto Junior College

40 hours per week, 12 months per year
5 days per week, 8 hours per day
1 position: Monday – Friday: 12:30pm -8:30pm (East Campus)
1 position: Monday – Friday: 12:30pm -8:30pm (West Campus)
1 position: Tuesday-Friday, 12:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 8:00 am – 5:00 p.m. (West Campus)
(Evening and weekend hours will/may be required)

Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.

The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.

• • Operations, procedures, goals and objectives of the L & LC.
  • Modern office and classroom procedures and equipment, including computers and associated software applications.
  • Methods and techniques of student instruction and tutoring.
  • Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Principles and practices of e-filing and record keeping.
  • Appropriate and effective communication and listening skills.
  • Methods and techniques of customer service, etiquette, and conflict resolution.

 

• Provide hands-on academic support to students and instructors.
• Respond to a variety of requests for assistance from students and instructors.
• Listen effectively and appropriately assess student academic needs.
• Work with students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, ages, and academic abilities.
• Serve as liaison among students and instructor.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Operate and troubleshoot a variety of office machines and equipment including computers, peripheral equipment, copier, scanner, and calculator.
• Learn and understand the administrative/operational procedures and practices of L & LC System operations and services.

• • Experience: Two years performing office administrative support duties that required familiarity with standard computer hardware and office software.

 

• May be required to demonstrate computer hardware and/or software proficiency.

• Assists faculty and other instructional staff with the preparation and presentation of materials designed to enhance students’ learning processes; sets up and conducts instructional exercises as directed.
• Conducts computer literacy and tutorial instructional exercises; helps students improve computer operational skills and develop software competency; helps students access the network.
• Installs and sets up routine hardware and software; resolves and repairs minor technical issues; reboots systems, resets passwords, and troubleshoots printing problems.
• Maintains student positive attendance records, ensuring that students sign in/sign out; tracks student costs for computer and/or equipment use; maintains student laboratory accounts and submits charges.
• Instructs and/or tutors individual students and small groups to reinforce and follow up on classroom learning activities; monitors and assists students in drills, practices and study activities as a follow up what was presented during regular classes.
• Monitors and assists students in study activities and other meaningful learning activities and functions; reviews and supports individualized instruction plans.
• May proctor and monitor students who are taking tests; verifies student identification; gives verbal instructions; provides completed examinations to instructors.
• Maintains libraries and/or inventories of instructional resources and materials; maintains records of materials loaned to students using the L & LC Checkout system.
• Reports student progress toward the accomplishment of learning objectives.
• Organizes and presents workshops related to the development of study skills, interpersonal skills, life skills, academic improvement, and other subjects relevant to learning.
• Performs a wide range of customer service duties that typically require answering phones, keyboarding, e-filing, checking, booking appointments and study rooms, and recording information.
• Posts information to a computerized and/or manual management information storage and retrieval systems; retrieves and compiles information and prepares complex clerical forms, reports and summaries.
• Maintains the L & LC environment in a clean and efficient manner; organizes materials; monitors the safety and security of equipment; opens/closes facilities.
• Prepares a variety of materials for duplication and printing.
• Sorts and files documents and materials according to pre-determined classification systems.
• Operates a variety of machines and equipment including computers and/or specialized equipment pertaining to the L & LC; performs routine hardware and software installations, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Orders and receives supplies; maintains office inventories.
• Provides customer service at the Checkout Desk; using a computerized system, receives and checks out L & LC materials that have been or are being loaned to students.
• Collects student fines and posts debts/payments to computerized records.
• Assists with recruitment, assigns, directs, schedules, and monitors the work of student employees; provides training and guidance to students and student employees.
• Prepares and submits various personnel and payroll forms for student employees and maintains accurate records.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding basic L & LC matters; explains L & LC policies and procedures; provides forms to students and explains processes and requirements; answers a variety of general L & LC procedural questions; assists students in locating L & LC resources.
• Coordinates with faculty and classified professionals from other Schools to help promote L & LC resources and services, and in the delivery of direct services to students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Depending upon assignment, a valid license to drive in California may be required.

• • Mobility: ability to sit for long periods, move about an office, stand occasionally, reach above and below desk level.
  • Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
  • Lifting: frequent lifting of papers, files, equipment, and material weighing up to 10 pounds.
  • Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
  • Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
  • Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent contact with students, student employees, instructors and the public; some deadlines and time-limited assignments.

 

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Work is generally performed in a standard office environment or classroom setting.

Applications are accepted online only at:
https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
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Classified:
This is a classified bargaining unit position.

Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee which will select candidates to be interviewed.
Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

12/12/2024

01/02/2025

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