Literacy Assistant

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is hiring a Literacy Assistant for the Adult Learning Program at the East Las Vegas Library. Under direct supervision, the position performs clerical and administrative support for the Literacy Services Department and supports Adult Learning programs, including programs funded under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The role serves a broad range of internal and external customers and requires frequent travel between District branches for program support and assessment proctoring. This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt position scheduled for 21 hours per week. The pay range is $21.52 to $28.83 per hour; pay typically starts at the range minimum, and employees may receive annual merit and cost-of-living increases under District policy. The position is based at the East Las Vegas Library.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
One year of experience in general clerical or administrative support and use of computer software, including MS Office.
Knowledge of office procedures, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.
Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to manage time effectively and meet established deadlines.
Ability to develop, foster, and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry items such as books, files, laptops, or electronic devices.
Ability to perform some bending, lifting, walking, or standing as needed for job duties.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing administrative support and customer service to Adult Learning Program students, partners, tutors, instructors, staff, and Library customers.
Provide prospective students, tutors, and instructors with information about literacy and workforce development programs.
Help students access online registration, the virtual class platform, and online learning resources.
Provide students with information about pre- and post-testing assessments and follow up with students and instructors.
Respond to inquiries from students, tutors, and instructors by telephone, in person, and in writing.
Liaise among students, the Literacy Trainer, instructors, and class sites to help ensure access to educational resources and support student outcomes.
Ensure instructors have requested supplemental educational resources and access to technology during classroom instruction.
Use Literacy Services software and databases to review and manage attendance and student records, maintain current student contact information, and complete required reporting and forms.
Proctor assessments regularly administered by the Adult Learning Program.
Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with WIOA partners and other Library District community partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.