Job Information
Prince George's Community College Humanities Assistant in United States
Position Type: Staff
Department: Humanities
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Union/Non Union: Non Union
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Job Description Summary:
The position of Humanities Assistant demands both methodical attentions to detail in the ongoing maintenance of a designated academic area. The short-term administrative needs can also be filled by a Humanities Assistant to support an academic activity or event. Being a Humanities Assistant involves working with lots of different constituents, both on-campus and off-campus. The Humanities Assistants are considered on-call workers who work during Departmental activities or special events, peak hours or intermittently when the Department of Humanities needs warrant. Pedagogy area needs vary depending on the type of Humanities Assistant that is employed. Employees who are on-call do not perform work-related tasks until they are called into work.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED .
Six months to one year of employment as a Humanities assistant or other equivalent experience at the Center for Performing Arts of Prince George’s Community College or other academic performance venues.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to interpret college rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, organize work follow, set priorities, thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment, and consistently meets deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and community visitors in person and on the phone.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to initiate and work independently.
Ability to organize, plan, and supervise projects and programs.
Ability to improvise and solve unique technical problems.
Job Requirements:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application Status; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.