Student Job Descriptions


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Education Department Assistant
Equestrian Center Office Assistant
Equestrian Center Stable Assistant
Equestrian Studies Intern – Equine Breeding
Equine Performance and Health Assistant
Event and Facility Management and WOW Program Assistant
Financial Aid Receptionist
Fine Arts Office Assistant
Fine Arts/Visual Arts Office Assistant
Human Resources Office Assistant
Library Assistant
Mail Room/Printing Services Clerk
Management Studies Office Assistant
Math and Science Department Laboratory Assistant
Payroll Office Intern
Physical Plant Assistant
President’s Office Assistant
Professional Development Student Worker
Psychology Department Assistant
Public Relations/Marketing Assistant
Public Relations Office Assistant – Graphics/Web
Registrar’s Office Data Entry Clerk
Resident Assistant
Student Life Office After Hours Assistant
Student Life Office Publications Assistant
Student Life Office Student Assistant
Student Success Center Front Desk Worker
Student Success Center Tutor
Tech Support Assistant
Writing Center Assistant

Education Department Assistant                                                                                        
Provides support to the Education Department’s Administrative Assistant.  Daily functions will include typing, word processing, computer work, filing, answering the telephone, assisting with mailings, and other tasks as assigned.
Typing skills, the ability to learn new machines such as binders, copy machine, and maintaining confidentiality are a must.  Previous experience with computers in an office environment is preferred.  A positive attitude, a willingness to serve, and dependability are required.  Phone skills are also helpful.
Contact Ms. Hope Swank
Revised 6.09
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Equestrian Center Office Assistant
Assistant to the Dean and Coordinator of the Equestrian Center office.  Tasks to include but are not limited to: answering phones, creating documents, sorting mail, conducting recruitment tours, maintaining supply inventories and coordinating newsletter creation and distribution.  Special projects are often assigned.  A variety of tasks will be required in assisting the show managers.
Expectations: must be organized, familiar with MS Office and have a good work ethic. Proper work attire is necessary for the office.  Hours for the Equestrian office are Monday through Friday 8:30am -4:30pm.
Contact: Ms. Karen Davis
Revised 6.09
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Equestrian Center Stable Staff
Duties
Daily:

• Feed hay, grain, hand water any horses with malfunctioning waterers three times per day (6am, 11am, 3:45pm).
  • During summer months, any horses off property (pastured at Mt.Glen) should be fed and watered as soon as the horses in the barn are fed in the morning (approx 6:45am), and before beginning afternoon feed (approx. 3pm). Two people must be at both properties for safety. If only three staff members, two to Mt. Glen, one stays at facility and begins stalls.
• Stalls as Assigned
  • Any full-care boarders, all school horses not cleaned by Horse Care Practicum Class must be cleaned, consult Cami Harkless or Sara Sargent if unsure of which stalls to clean.
  • As much manure as possible and wet spots must be removed, as well as any old hay that has been mixed in with bedding (when in doubt, throw it out).
  • All stalls should be cleaned every day.
  • Mare and Foal stalls should be cleaned first thing after feeding and picked again while mare and foal are turned out.

• Bedding Stalls
  • Staff members must clean stalls until all stalls are done, then break into two groups, filling sawdust wagon and manure wagon to bed and bedding two aisles at a time.
  • All stalls must be bedded every day as needed.
  • Two loads of sawdust must be dumped in corner of bullpen daily during school year.

• Turn Outs
  • All staff members must participate
  • All horses on the turn out sheet posted by the school barn grain room must go out at their assigned times in the assigned paddocks.
  • No staff member may change the paddock the horse is assigned to go in, nor may they change horse pairings assigned.
  • All horses coming in from turn out must be checked by simple visual exam for injuries or lameness incurred during turnout and reported to Cami Harkless or Sara Sargent.
• Stallion Pen/Round Pen
  • These pens must be picked daily, rain or shine, preferably between horses going out.
  • Stallion pen includes picking out the large area, the lane and the shed.
  • The shed must be bedded with a thin layer of shavings to absorb liquids and provide safe footing for the horses.
  • Water must be provided in a muck tub at all times.
  • Hay must be placed only on the mats in front of the shed or inside the shed – hay may never be put directly on the limestone footing in the large area or lane.

• Waterers and Buckets
  • All school horse waterers must be cleaned daily in both barns.
  • Any school horse with a water bucket must be refilled at least twice daily, as well as dumped and cleaned at least once per day.
  • All feeders must be checked for manure or debris at every feeding, and cleaned at least weekly.
• Sweeping
  • Both barns must be swept after every meal, after cleaning stalls, and after bedding.
  • Under all of the stall doors must be cleaned.
  • All ramps leading into bullpen area must be swept.
  • All aprons (areas leading out of the barn) must be swept.
  • Breezeway (area leading into the arena in boarder barn) must be swept twice daily (all footing pushed back into the arena, manure removed to pit).

• Miscellaneous
  • Other chores as assigned, listed under weekly chores.
  • Driveway Patrol, including sweeping all paved areas that the horses travel and leave manure, as well as the path to the paddocks in front of the Learning Center.
  • Washracks in both barns must be swept at least once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
  • Muck tubs in wash racks must be emptied at least twice daily, and at any time that they are more than half full during the day. Muck tubs must also be rinsed and bleached once daily during fly season.
  • Put all forks, extra brooms and shovels in shed and close shed when done.
  • Wash racks in both barns must have at least one shovel and corn broom per rack.

Weekly:

• Grain Room
  • Grain room (in both barns) must be swept out anytime it is dirty, preferably every other day.
  • Any empty bags of grain or empty smart pak containers must be disposed of daily – all bags taken to the dumpster, not left in the trash cans in the wash rack areas.
  • Grain must be rotated as much as possible – the delivery person is responsible for moving pallets, but staff must try to use the oldest grain before using new deliveries.
  • Use all grain in cart before adding more – do not add new grain on top of old grain (put old in bucket, dump in new, dump old on top of new).
• Trash
  • Trash bags must be changed in both barns at least weekly, preferably any time they are more than 2/3 full.
  • New bags must be put in cans before putting lid back on – trash bag supply is located in clock room.
• Paddocks
  • All weather paddocks must be picked at least once per week, preferably twice per week, weather permitting.
  • All fencing must have a visual inspection daily – report any broken fencing immediately to Sara Sargent or Cami Harkless.

• Bars
  • All green bars in the school barn (front of stalls, inside stalls) must be wiped with bleach and water.
  • All black bars in boarder barn (front of stalls, stall doors) must be wiped with bleach and water.
  • All bars must be cobwebbed as much as possible, including rafters and any places able to be reached with a ‘webster’.
  • All swinging feed doors and all green metal trim on doors must also be washed with bleach water.
• Wash Racks
  • Wash rack walls in both barns must be bleached once per week.
  • Wash rack drain in boarder barn must be dredged weekly.

• Areas Surrounding Barn
  • Grassy areas and storage areas near barns must be cleaned weekly.
  • These areas include behind school barn where wheelbarrows are stored, both hay storage sheds, grass area between school barn and arena walls, area between school barn and manure pit.
• Health/Injury Care
  • Assist as needed in care of wounds, lame or ill horses.
  • This includes hand walking lame horses, bathing horses coming in hot and sweaty from turn out in summer, and holding horses while Cami Harkless or assigned representative medicates or treats wounds.
• Show Set-Up
  • Assist as maintenance personnel as needed to set up temporary stalls in school barn bull pen.
  • Distribute shavings as ordered throughout show stalls.
• Laundry
  • Assist in washing polos, blankets, coolers, saddle pads, rags and other cleaning supplies.
• Warm-Up rails / footing
  • Pick corners of warm up arena where tractor drag cannot reach, pull footing off railing.
  • Wash rails of warm up arena with bleach water.
• Water Troughs
  • In summer, all water troughs are to be filled at least half full daily (by personnel going to Mt. Glen).
  • All troughs are to be dumped and scrubbed with bleach at least weekly, or as needed throughout the week (in case of muddy water or tadpole/bug larvae infestation).

• Miscellaneous duties as assigned by the supervisor.

I have read and understand the above stated duties. I also understand that failure to follow these duties is cause for disciplinary action as outline in the Lake Erie College Employee Handbook.
Contact:  Ms. Sara Sargent
Revised 6.09
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Equestrian Studies Intern, Equine Breeding
Responsibilities consist of: assisting/designing laboratory classes, data entry, public relations, pedigree research, veterinary nursing care, and routine farm tasks--which are dependent on experience, background and academic interest. Students should feel comfortable working around breeding stallions, mares with foals and young stock.
The equine breeding intern site supervisor will be the Equine Studies faculty member teaching the laboratory breeding classes. 
Students are encouraged to apply after completing one class in the stud farm management program. 
Interns are required for both fall and spring semester. 
Must have sophomore status.  This is a paid internship.
Contact: Dr. Elizabeth Giedt
Revised 6.09
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Equine Performance and Health Assistant
Duties:

• Assist with health related horse issues, including but not limited to treatment of minor injuries, assisting with vaccinating and deworming, and medicating when necessary
• Students should feel comfortable giving oral medications, and  IM injectable medications
• Exercise horses returning from time off
• Work horses currently not assigned to class
• Assist with some barn office duties, including but not limited to record keeping, tabulating feed cost and data entry
• Keep school horses neat and tidy, ie clipping, mane pulling
• Help prepare horses and equipment for daily use and shows
• Will require weekend  work during college holidays and semester breaks
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Must be proficient in the following skills:
  • Wrapping
  • Holding horses for treatment
  • IM injections
  • Oral medications
• Basic knowledge of medications and their uses
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to handle a variety of horses

Contact: Contact: Dr. Elizabeth Giedt
11.09
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Event and Facility Management and WOW Program Assistant

Student must possess:

• Strong communication skills
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Strong work ethic
• Strong computer skills

Student will be responsible for:

• Arriving to work on time and staying until scheduled to leave
• Answering the phone - taking accurate and detailed phone messages
• Assisting the director and GA with:

WOW birthday events
Facility reservations
Planning and assisting with all College events
Running campus errands
Overseeing the office when director and GA are not available
Additional information – Cell phones will not be allowed on the job – homework may only be done with permission from the director
Facebook and MySpace are off limits during work
Contact: Deb Remington
Revised 8.09
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Financial Aid Office Receptionist
The Receptionist will provide clerical support by tracking and filing student information, performing basic receptionist duties such as greeting walk-ins and directing inquiries, opening mail and other duties as assigned. The position will involve data entry activity and dissemination of student consumer information.
A high degree of confidentiality, dependability and accuracy are a must.  Strong customer service skills are strongly recommended.
Contact: Ms. Barb Zavasky
Revised 8.09
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Fine Arts Office Assistant
The Office Assistant supports the Fine Arts faculty by performing a wide range of general office duties: typing, answering telephones, making copies, faxing, retrieving and distributing mail, etc. Additional duties in which the assistant may be asked to assist are: light physical labor in preparation for art exhibits, dance concerts, theatre productions, and selling tickets at performing arts events.
Knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Works are necessary. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and help are a must supplemented with a positive attitude in representing the Fine Arts department.
Contact: Dr. Jerry Jaffe or Mr. Paul Gothard
Revised 8.09
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Fine Arts/Visual Arts Assistant
The Fine Arts/Visual Arts  Assistant files, scans and catalogues visual aids such as slides, photographs and digital images, photocopying and copy stand work, data entry and publicity for visual art programming. The assistant also cleans and organizes studio spaces and equipment including the painting/drawing, printmaking, and ceramics/sculpture studios, firing of electric kilns, and inventorying of department supplies.
A background in art and art history is helpful; a visual art concentration is preferred.
Contact: Ms. Nancy Prudic
Revised 6.09
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Human Resources Office Assistant
The Human Resources Office Assistant acts as a receptionist and provides clerical support in the Office of Human Resources staff.  Clerical and receptionist functions include maintaining confidentiality and assisting with any other clerical task as needed.
Confidentiality, accuracy, dependability, typing and word processing skills are required. Knowledge of accounting & Microsoft Office, Excel, is preferred. Business casual attire would be preferred but not required.
Contact: Ms. Alexis Hanna
Revised 6.09
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Library Assistant                                                                 
Circulation Dept. - Duties include checking library material in and out, re-shelving books, shelf reading and providing basic assistance to customers (8-12 Students; 10 - 20 hrs a week per student).  An eye for detail, flexibility, the ability to work unsupervised and solid language and clerical skills are needed.  Typing, computer, and previous clerical and public service experience is helpful.  Library Assistants must enjoy working with the public.
Contact: Ms. Christine Strlich
Revised 6.09
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Mail Room/Printing Services Clerk                                                                                    
Sorts and distributes incoming mail and intercampus mail, produces College programs, booklets, and flyers, and assists with mail and printing projects. As a hub of activity, this position provides the opportunity to interact with the entire College community.  Assisting students, faculty, and staff is the primary function of this position.
Maintaining confidentiality, reliability, good customer service and people skills, and accuracy with attention to detail are required.
Contact: Mr. Randy Jackson
Revised 8.09
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Management Studies Office Assistant                                                             
The Office Assistant for Management Studies will help maintain departmental databases, answer phones, assist with mailings, and help with other general office duties.
Dependability, confidentiality and professional telephone etiquette are required. Computer experience preferred.
Contact: Ms. Donna Bares
Revised 7.09
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Math and Science Department Laboratory Assistant
The Laboratory Assistants for the Math and Science Department primarily assist with laboratory set-up and take down; organize and clean the laboratory and department equipment.    Laboratory assistants also perform other duties as required, such as photocopying, collating, and data entry.  Depending on the needs of faculty in the department and the aptitude and interests of the laboratory assistants they may have the opportunity to participate in research conducted by the faculty.
A background in general Biology, Chemistry and/or Math is helpful; a Biology, Chemistry and/or Math major are preferred.
Contact: Dr. Robert Benz, Dr. Steven Reynolds, Dr. Deborah Schulman, or Ms. Betty Clifford
Revised 8.4.09
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Payroll Intern   
The Intern will process student payroll, audit student time cards, prepare journal entries related to student payroll, monitor monthly payroll budget and report information on an Excel spreadsheet and perform financial analyses as requested by site supervisor.  The intern will also be responsible for maintaining student personnel files, assuring that all necessary paperwork is complete and retained, and will assist with confidential clerical tasks.
The goal of this internship is for the accounting/business student to gain practical experience with the accounting function and to acquire knowledge of current payroll and personnel legislation issues.
The Intern should be a business/accounting major of junior or senior status.  The position requires maturity, the ability to maintain confidentiality, typing and word processing skills.  Knowledge of accounting, Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Contact: Ms. Pam Dye
Revised 6.09
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Physical Plant Assistant
Provide assistance to the Physical Plant staff members:
Light maintenance work, litter pick up, watering flowers, emptying trash containers and other duties as assigned.
Contact:  Kelly Knauf
Revised 8.09
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President’s Office Assistant                                                      
The Office Assistant provides clerical support to the President’s Office.  Duties include faxing and mailing correspondence to the Board of Directors and assisting with the preparation of Board meeting packets.  A variety of general office duties include typing, phone work, faxing and copying, and assisting with mass mailings.
A high degree of confidentiality and a positive and professional manner are essential.
Contact: Heather Harding
Revised 8.09
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Professional Development Student Worker
Student workers in the Professional Development department assist with running education seminars. Duties include handling student registrations prior to each seminar and conducting evaluations at the conclusion of each class. In addition, student workers will be asked to assist with handling incoming phone calls and registrations for the seminars. Other duties include copying of handout material for seminars, assisting with mailings for courses, and helping with preparations for the catalogs.
Student workers must possess strong organization and problem-solving skills, the ability to multi-task, and solid communication skills. Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Access and Excel, is a plus. Student workers must be available to work some Friday evenings and Saturdays as well.
Contact: Ms. Emily Glorioso
Revised: 8.10.09
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Psychology Department Assistant
The Psychology Assistant performs general office duties, conducts library research, and proctors exams.
Typing, computer literacy, previous library research experience, and knowledge of statistics are helpful, but not required.
Contact: Dr. James Eisenberg or Dr. Stephen Yachanin
Revised 8.09
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Public Relations/Marketing Assistant      
The Public Relations and Marketing Assistant assists the department with writing press releases, updating the clippings bulletin board, assisting with special events, writing stories for the website, alumni magazine, etc., and updating campus blogging site as needed.
The hired student must maintain confidentiality, be a team player, possess professional oral and written skills, excellent computer and interpersonal skills, attentive to detail, organizational skills, dependability and punctuality.
Contact: Ms. Christine Boyd
Revised 8.09
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Public Relations Office Assistant – Graphics/Web
The Graphics/Web Assistant assists with: designing campus flyers and other items, website updates, updates on social networking sites as needed and updates campus blogging as needed.
Maintains confidentiality, is a team player, possesses professional oral and written skills, excellent computer and interpersonal skills, organizational skills, attentive to detail, is dependable and punctual.
Contact: Ms. Christine Boyd
Revised 8.09
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Registrar’s Office Data Entry Clerk                                                                                   
Provides clerical support to Registrar's Office by performing a variety of duties such as gathering data, filing and answering the telephone.  Confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail required.  Typing and computer experience preferred.
Contact: Maribel Figueroa
Revised 8.09
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Resident Assistant
Updated for Academic Year 2010-2011

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Staff Team Member
  • Participate in the on-going training, selection, and evaluation processes for the residence life team
  • Serve as a positive role model to students and be a supportive team member to staff
  • Know and share highlights, concerns and issues in your community with other staff team members
  • Role model a commitment to personal and professional development
• Community Development
  • Engage students in academic initiatives, leadership activities, service opportunities, and social events that promote development through coordinating 6 programs per semester in the following areas:
    • 2  Social Programs (building/area wide)
    • 2  Community Development programs (floor specific)
    • 2  Academic Initiative (Student Success Center, Career Services, health and wellness, alcohol education, etc.)
  • Role model and reinforce positive behavior consistent with LEC campus and department policies; enforce all residence hall and LEC campus policies
  • Conduct regularly scheduled on-call rounds within the community
  • Create a welcoming and comfortable living environment for community members
  • Address issues of intolerance, hate and injustice in a thorough and educational manner
• Peer Mentor and Role Model
  • Establish and maintain communication and relationships with students living in your community
  • Serve as a counseling resource, while fully utilizing campus resources
  • Participate on an ongoing on-call rotation and respond to building/area situations
• Academic Development
  • Promote healthy and appropriate academic behaviors
  • Connect with supervisory staff and campus resources in order to support each resident’s academic success
• Administrative Duties
  • Support residential community development through the completion of administrative tasks: weekly reports, program planning forms, etc.
  • Share information with supervisory staff through written reports and weekly meetings when applicable, including weekly meetings with supervisor
  • Update community area bulletin boards two times per semester not including check-out information and break information (to be posted at the end of each semester)
  • Post and share information related to housing processes and other events
  • Assist with the check-in and check-out process for students.  RAs are the first to return to campus and last to leave regarding break periods.

Typical Week Schedule:

1. Communication and Interaction with residents
2. Collaboration with community members and staff members on Community Building, Program Ideas and Campus Events
3. Administrative tasks for building concerns and community needs
4. Follow up with student and staff concerns and needs
5. Attend staff Meetings per area
6. 1 to 3 nights of Community On-Call Rounds per week
7. Estimated Hours per Week: This number varies depending on the time of year, an average is roughly 15 to 20 hours per week.

Supervision

1. Direct Supervision by the Residence Director
2. Indirect Supervision by the Director of Residence Life
3. Indirect Supervision by the Dean of Students

Position Requirements

• RA Candidates need a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.5 GPA for the most recent semester to apply to be an RA. The GPA is for earned credit hours only.
• RA Candidates need to be in good standing with the College and Student Life. Candidates on academic or disciplinary probation with LEC will be ineligible to hold a Resident Assistant position
• Once hired, RAs need to attend Fall and Winter job training activities.  These times are scheduled for about one week prior to the start of the academic year.
• Once hired, RAs may need to limit outside activities during the period of employment to a maximum of 20 hours per week. Outside activities include but are not limited to: employment, internships, athletics and active members in student run organizations; conflicts or concerns should be discussed with the Director of Residence Life/Residence Director at the time of hire

Compensation

• Single Room (when available, may not be available in apartment areas)
• 20 Student Employment Office Hours per week
  • The RA Position can sometimes affect student financial aid.  Please visit the Financial Aid Office for specific details.
• Total estimated value: $5315.00 per semester

Contact:  Megan McKenna
Revised 12.15.2009
Transferable Job Skills
● Communication (Written and Verbal) ● Honesty and Integrity ● Teamwork Skills ● Strong Work Ethic ● Flexibility and Adaptability ● Interpersonal Skills ● Organizational Skills ●  Leadership Skills
● Creativity
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Student Life Office After Hours Assistant
Responsible for distribution of ping pong and pool equipment after normal business hours (after 6:00pm Monday-Friday)
Distribution of flyers and other marketing materials
Perform receptionist duties such as answering the phone and taking messages
Possess a general knowledge of offices and services at the College and can direct students and other visitors to appropriate sources of information when necessary
Other duties as assigned
Contact: Ms. Billie Dunn
Revised 7.09
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Student Life Office Publication Assistant
Responsible for creation of Student Life Office marketing material including, but not limited to:

• Stall Street Journal
• Chrysalis
• Flyers
• Banners

Distribution of flyers and other marketing materials
Perform receptionist duties such as answering the phone and taking messages
Possess a general knowledge of offices and services at the College and can direct office guests to appropriate offices when necessary
Other duties as assigned
Contact: Mr. Travis Rose
Revised 7.09
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Student Life Office Student Assistant
The Student Life Office is composed of Career Services; Campus Involvement; Cultural Programs; Greek Life; Housing; Internships; Judicial Affairs; New Student Orientation; Student Activities; Residence Life and handles questions and concerns regarding student welfare.  Reporting to the Dean of Students the student assistant (s) also take direction from the Director of Campus Involvement & Greek Life; Coordinator of Student Activities & Cultural Programs; Director of Residence Life and Director of Career Services & Internships.  The Student Life Office is a fast pace environment where customer service is a priority.  Student Assistant (s) are the frontline with assisting the campus community in addition to visitors and guests

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Maintain a professional and positive lobby entrance
• Answer the main Student Life phone and taking messages where appropriate
• Distribute tickets for student events-following established guidelines
• Maintain multiple event sign up sheets
• Design, copy and post signs and flyers
• Check Student Life mail box in College Hall
• Distribute ping pong and pool equipment
• Assist with confidential tasks
• Assist with mailings or other projects as requested
• Ability to run campus errands as needed
• Light lifting (periodically)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completed minimum of one semester at Lake Erie College
• Enrolled as a full time student, in good academic, financial and judicial standing at Lake Erie College
• Relate and interact well with students, faculty and staff
• Maintain a positive attitude about the College and surrounding area
• Demonstrate reliability, trustworthiness and dependability
• Willingness to learn
• Exemplify good character and ethical decision making
• Understand and support the importance and need for of confidentiality
• Display good interpersonal, written and oral communication

Contact: Ms. Billie Dunn
Revised 7.09
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Student Success Center Front Desk Job Description
As a Front Desk Student Worker, I agree to:

1. Come to work and leave at my scheduled time.
2. Dress appropriately and professionally for my position.
3. Conduct myself in a professional and appropriate manner on the job and in the Lake Erie College campus community.
4. Specifically perform the following daily tasks:
   1. Ask each person coming in to the Student Success Center to sign in at the front desk.
   2. Keep all contacts with and information about students, faculty and staff using the Student Success Center strictly confidential.
   3. Perform clerical tasks including, but not limited to delivering mail to campus offices and the mailroom, making appointments for Dr. Spiesman in the event that he is unavailable, making sure the coffee, hot chocolate and tea remain stocked, keeping the front office area neat and orderly, assisting part time staff (massage therapist, chiropractor, campus physicians, campus barber) with making appointments and making clients feel welcome in the Center, handing out and collecting tutor request forms, developing and hanging posters advertising Center events.
   4. Contact Dr. Spiesman immediately in the event of an emergency when he is out of the office.
   5. Attend special trainings and center events as requested and available.
   6. Serve as the greeter/gatekeeper for the Center, making the campus community feel welcome here, interrupting Dr. Spiesman as necessary.
   7. Other jobs as requested by Dr. Spiesman.

Contact: Dr. John Spiesman
Revised 7.09
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Student Success Center Tutor  
Tutors spend two hours a week per student aiding them in attaining comprehension and mastery of a specific subject area.  Times and locations are arranged individually between the tutor and the student requesting assistance.
It is required that students wishing to become tutors have successfully completed the course in which they wish to tutor with a 3.0, or higher grade, or have been waived from the course by Advanced Placement.  The student tutor must then secure an endorsement from a professor in the area in which he/she desires to tutor. Maintaining confidentiality, promptness, dependability and the ability to deal with confidential matters are mandatory.  Appropriate forms are available from the Director of the Student Success Center.
Contact: Dr. John Spiesman
Revised 6.09
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Tech Support Assistant    
Duties include assisting with the troubleshooting, repair and operation of the LEC network and the computers that comprise it.  Tasks will include minor computer repair tasks like replacing broken mice or keyboards, picking up mail and paper daily, hauling broken computers to Holden for repair, and checking on the condition of the labs in Austin Science, Holden, Language Lab, Library and the Equestrian Center.
This position requires dependability, punctuality and a willingness to learn.   Failure to work scheduled hours will not be tolerated.  Computer experience using Windows based operating system is required.
Contact: Ms. Alista Lineburg or Mr. Jerry Vehovec
Revised 8.4.09
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Writing Center Job Description
Writing Assistants will help students with papers and presentations in all stages of development.  Writing Assistants must be prepared to work with students from all academic disciplines.  In addition to the primary task of helping students develop their writing and presentation skills, all Writing Assistants will be expected to complete appropriate documentation of sessions, file paperwork, schedule appointments, participate in regular staff meetings, and be subject to an annual review from the Writing Center director, Dr. Jennifer Swartz.  Employment as a Writing Assistant is dependent on successfully completing EN 305, Composition Theory, submitting a writing sample, and completing an informal interview.
Contact: Dr. Jennifer Swartz. 
Revised 8.09 
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