Literacy Assistant
About The Position
The Literacy Assistant works under direct supervision and provides clerical and administrative support to the Literacy Services Department, including Adult Learning programs and programs funded under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The position serves internal and external customers, including students, partners, tutors, instructors, staff, and library customers. Frequent travel between District branches is required for program support and assessment proctoring. This is a part-time, 21-hour-per-week, FLSA non-exempt position based at the East Las Vegas Library. The hourly pay range is $21.52 to $28.83. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the range; employees are eligible for annual merit and cost-of-living increases under District policy. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2026, and interviews are anticipated on or around December 8, 2026.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
- At least one year of experience in general clerical or administrative support.
- Experience using 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 lift or carry books, files, laptops, or electronic devices.
- Ability to perform occasional bending, lifting, walking, or standing as required to carry out job duties.
- Ability to travel frequently between District branches.
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, virtual classroom platforms, and online learning resources.
- Provide students with information about pre- and post-testing assessments and follow up with students and instructors.
- Respond to student, tutor, and instructor inquiries by telephone, in person, and in writing.
- Act as a liaison among students, the Literacy Trainer, instructors, and class sites to support access to educational resources and a productive learning environment.
- 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 contact information, and complete required reporting and forms.
- Serve as an assessment proctor for regularly administered Adult Learning Program assessments.
- Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with WIOA partners and other Library District community partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual merit increases
- Cost-of-living increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
