FWS - Library Services (lawrenceville)

Administrative & Operations Support

This job is a Federal Work Study, non-benefited position in the library that reports to the Asst. Director for Lawrenceville. Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally funded program by the Department of Education. This program provides part-time jobs for undergraduate students with significant financial need and is administered by the FWS Coordinator, and the Office of Financial Aid, in accordance with the law, federal regulations, and with instructions from the United States Department of Education.

Salary: $13.50 per hour. Days and hours are flexible up to 19 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be eligible for funds through the Federal Work Study Program for the current semester at Gwinnett Technical and be in good academic standing. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and be able to handle confidential information. Candidates must be available approximately 19 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications: must be able to provide helpful and friendly customer service at all times, must be able to file accurately, use computer programs and office machines, and use the telephone. Ability to handle multiple tasks; use proper judgment in directing questions to appropriate staff for assistance. Must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours and be able to handle confidential information.

Job Description Summary

Under close supervision, provides clerical support and office assistance to Library. At the direction of assigned supervisor, provides information and assistance to internal and external customers.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards

Assists in organizing and executing routine activities and special projects; provide information to internal and external customers; other duties as assigned.

• Make copies of materials as needed.
• Assist department personnel as needed.
• Provide information to internal and external customers.

Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. (Performed by all incumbents)

• Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.
• Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.
• Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately.
• Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.

Physical Demands

This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. Noisy environments. Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

To Apply: Please complete your job application through the Gwinnett Technical College Online Job Center located under Employment Opportunities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). Gwinnett Technical College is an equal opportunity employer.