Student Assistant – Dodson

Position Summary:

The Student Assistant – Dodson Auditorium & Events supports the Dodson Auditorium staff in the daily operation of the auditorium and the coordination of campus events. The student assistant will gain practical experience in event operations, customer service, facility preparation, administrative support, and event coordination.

The position assists with preparing facilities for events, providing on-site event support, communicating with campus departments and event participants, maintaining organized records and supplies, and completing general office and operational duties as assigned.

Position Responsibilities:
 

• Assist the Dodson Auditorium staff with daily operational duties.
• Help prepare the auditorium and other event spaces for meetings, performances, conferences, receptions, and special events.
• Assist with room setup, including arranging tables, chairs, signage, and other event materials.
• Help inspect event spaces before and after events and report maintenance, safety, or facility concerns to the appropriate staff member.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for guests and event participants.
• Help organize and maintain event supplies, equipment, signage, and other departmental materials.
• Assist with opening and closing event spaces as directed.
• Perform other operational duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements:
 

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Kilgore College
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must be able to take direction well and work with little supervision

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
 

• Work is performed in an office, auditorium, event, and campus environment.
• Position may require extended periods of standing and walking during event preparation and event days.
• May occasionally require lifting, carrying, moving, or arranging event materials, tables, chairs, signage, and other equipment.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work may occasionally occur in crowded or active event environments.
• May require occasional evening or weekend work depending on the campus event schedule.

Safety:
 

• Follow all Kilgore College safety policies and procedures.
• Use equipment and facilities only as instructed and trained.
• Report unsafe conditions, facility concerns, accidents, or injuries to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Support a safe and welcoming environment for students, employees, guests, vendors, and event participants.

Salary Range & Fringe Benefits:

• The rate of pay is up to $10-$12 per hour depending on experience for up to 19 hours per week.
• Worker’s Compensation 
• Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan 

Disclaimer:
 

The above description is an overview of the job.  It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.  Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs.  Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice.  Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.  In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. 

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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