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    Accounting Office - SAA
Responsibilities:

Reports to SAA Accounting Manager. Work schedule approximately 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

    1. File vouchers and other paper as required.
    2. Accept deposits and complete deposit transactions.
    3. Deliver petty cash as needed to SAA auxiliary operations.
    4. Answer phones and operate copy machines, fax and other office
        equipment.
    5. Input data into computer system.
    6. Perform monthly bank reconciliation, sort checks and file in numerical
        number.
    7. Sort and file deposit slips.
    8. Other office duties as assigned by supervisor.


Animal Care Taker
Responsibilities:

    1. Feed and water animals.
    2. Clean animal cages.
    3. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Confidence with animals.
    2. Maintaining regular schedule.
    3. Ability to follow directions.


Office of Disability Services
Assistant Technology Aide
Responsibilities:

    1. Handle all aspects of obtaining taped textbooks from Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) including checking availability, ordering, notifying students, tracking, returning tapes.
    2. Take charge of assistive devices (e.g. tape players, spell checkers) which are loaned to students; this includes cataloging, signing  equipment out and in, contacting students.
    3. Make appointments for faculty in Disability Services.
    4. Assist with other office work related to disability services.

Qualifications:

    The student worker who assumes this position should have an interest in and sensitivity to the needs of individual's who have disabilities. This person must be organized and able to work independently. The ability to maintain confidentiality is an absolute requirement.


Art Gallery Monitor
Responsibilities:

    1. Monitor the Art Gallery during the hours it is open to the public.
    2. Act as a receptionist in the Gallery.
    3. Assist with the supervision of events related to the Gallery.
    4. Assist in the installation and removal of exhibits in the Gallery.
    5. Assist in the preparation of publicity materials for general distribution.
    6. Other duties and responsibilities may be required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Responsibility
    2. Dependability
    3. Punctuality


Assistant PSI Program Developer
Responsibilities:

    1. To assist the faculty member is in charge in determining the
        appropriateness and clarity of faculty-developed instructional materials for
        the PSI Programs.
    2. To assist the faculty member in charge in the reproduction, collation,
        cataloging and general clerical responsibilities required to maintain a
        smooth operation of the PSI Program.
    3. Other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required of this
        student job position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Thorough knowledge of subject material for which program is being
        developed.
     2. Technical abilities necessary to communicate orally and in writing.
    3. Ability to work with others.
    4. Dependability
    5. Punctuality
    6. Ability to follow directions


Athletic Aide
Responsibilities:

    1. Perform office duties and/or game management responsibilities and/or
        weight room supervision for the athletic department under the direct
        supervision of a coach, secretary or faculty coordinator.
    2. Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
            a. care of equipment
            b. typing, computer use
            c. attendance at contests and practice sessions
            d. keep various statistical records
            e. ticket sales
            f. set-up and clean up athletic facilities
            g. other duties as may be reasonably required of this position
            h. answering the telephone

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Sincere interest in sports and athletics
    2. Dependability
    3. Punctuality
    4. Ability to follow directions

*This position will generally require weekend and evening hours and may require hours of work outside the regular calendar, such as during semester and spring vacations.


Athletic Statistician
Responsibilities:

    1. Keep statistics at athletic events.
    2. Total statistics at the end of a contest for game reports.
    3. Keep up to date statistical totals for individuals and teams.
    4. Prepare statistical forms for conference and national organizations.
    5. Phone in statistical reports to conference office.
    6. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Interest in and/or knowledge of sports of football, basketball, baseball,
        softball, and wrestling.
    2. Ability to do basic mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
    3. Ability to use a calculator and/or computer.
    4. Ability to follow directions and to read and understand statistical rules for
        various sports.
    5. Readable handwriting
    6. Dependability
    7. Punctuality
    8. Willingness to regularly work evenings and weekends at athletic events.


Audio-Visual Equipment Operator

 Responsibilities:

    1. Deliver, set up, run and generally oversee audio/visual equipment needed
        by faculty members.
    2. Maintenance and light servicing ofA/V sign out equipment.
    3. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Ability to successfully handle audio/visual equipment.
    2. Dependability.
    3. Punctuality.
    4. Ability to follow directions.


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    Band Assistant
Responsibilities:

    1. Assists the Director with the cataloging of records, filing of music and
        compiling of folders for performing ensembles.
    2. Assists in the maintenance of band program records.
    3. Assists in the preparation and execution of band performances.
    4. Assists in the care, transportation and storage of instruments and other band
        equipment.

Skills/Traits Suggested:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. General interest in music
    4. Responsibility
    5. Ability to follow directions.
    6. Valid PA driver's license
    7. Availability: Must be able to schedule work hours to meet the needs of the
        University Band Program.


Business Office Assistant
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Responsibilities:

    1. Assists in the writing of public relations articles for the sports programs.
    2. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Some newspaper background.
    2. Good English and spelling.
    3. Dependability
    4. Punctuality
    5. Ability to follow directions.
    6. Willingness to regularly work evening weekends at athletic events.


Caretaker's Assistant
Responsibilities:
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    1. General maintenance and upkeep of Stony Acres, Inc. grounds and
        buildings.
    2. General care, cleaning and repairing of camping and recreational equipment.
    3. Other related duties as may be reasonably required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Caretaker's Assistant must provide his/her own transportation to Stony
        Acres. (Round trip distance from ESU to Stony Acres is approximately 10
        miles.)
    2. Ability to carry out physical tasks.
    3. Desire to work outdoors.
    4. General knowledge of maintenance and operation of equipment.
        Example: chain saw, tractor, weed eater and lawn mower
    5. Dependability
    6. Sense of responsibility.
    7. Ability to follow directions.
    8. Ability to initiate work projects related to operation of Stony Acres.
    9. Experience in carpentry, electrical work and mechanics helpful, but not
        necessary.


Carpenter's Helper
Responsibilities:

    1. Assist Carpenter in carpentry projects.
    2. Assist Carpenter in maintenance work on campus.
    3. Help carry lumber and carpentry supplies.
    4. Assist and do minor repairs to doors, windows, etc.
    5. Assist in installation of ceiling tile.
    6. Assist in minor repairs to roofs of campus buildings.
    7. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Ability to use small hand tools common to Carpenters.
    2. Dependability
    3. Punctuality
    4. Ability to follow directions.


Child Care Aide
Responsibilities:

    1. Supervision of children in Center and outdoors.
    2. Work with children in small groups and individually.
    3. Prepare snacks.
    4. Take inventory of supplies.
    5. Clean and maintain the Center.
    6. Type
    7. File
    8. Xerox
    9. Update bulletin board
    10. Run errands
    11. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Interest in working with children.
    2. Initiative
    3. Enthusiasm
    4. Sense of responsibility
    5. Dependability
    6. Punctuality
    7. Ability to follow directions
    8. Accurate typing skills


Choir Assistant
Responsibilities:

    1. Assists instructors with the cataloging of records, filing or music and
        compiling of folders for performing ensembles.
    2. Assists with concerts.
    3. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Ability to follow directions



Clerk

Responsibilities:

     1. Date Entry -- Works with the computerized applications of The University
       Store's operations through an I.B.M., RS 6000/Rat ex software package
       serviced by Uniquest, Inc.
    2. Customer Service -- Answers telephone and gives information or refers
        calls to proper party and gives routine service to students, faculty, and
        staff.
    3. Answers telephone and gives routine service information to students,
        faculty, and staff.
    4. Assist with all clerical bookkeeping involved with the maintenance of the
        store's cash receipts journal.
    5. Assist with work production and flow in central files and record
        management.
    6. Operates a computer keyboard, telephone and other equipment as required
        in the performance of duties.
    7. Performs related work and/or other duties.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Sense of Responsibility
    3. Punctuality
    4. Ability to follow directions


Clerk-Typist
Responsibilities:

     1. Typing
    2. Answering telephones
    3. Filing
    4. Duplicating and copying
    5. Assist in greeting visitors
    6. Assembling materials
    7. Work related errands
    8. Data entry/access
    9. Sort and distribute the mail
    10. Assist with office reports
    11. Assist staff with projects
    12. Update bulletin board
    13. Stock office supplies
    14. Mailings (sort, fold, stuff)
    15. Shredding
    16. Other duties as may be reasonably required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Responsibility
    2. Punctuality
    3. Courteous
    4. Accurate
    5. Confidential
    6. Ability to follow directions


Computer Assistant -- Administrative

Responsibilities:

    1. Some clerical duties -- General office in nature
    2. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Ability to follow directions


Computer Assistant -- Political Science Dept.

Responsibilities:

    1. Entering data into computer
    2. Using statistical packages to analyze data including:
            a. Minitab
           b. QuatroPro
            c. SAS
    3. Assisting professors in setting up student data sets by:
            a. formatting disks
            b. editing and copying handouts with directions for students
            c. assisting students at computers while professors direct them in data
                entry or analysis procedures

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Familiarity with data entry and using statistical packages on PC's. (Training
        will be provided.)
    2. Ability to interact with others and communicate intelligibly.
    3. Familiarity with PC's and the ability to follow written directions on using
        computers for data entry and analysis.


Computer Programmer Assistant
Responsibilities:

    1. Write and document computer programs as directed.
    2. Assist students using the computer with problems they may encounter.
    3. Other duties may be reasonably required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Programming experience or a willingness to learn how to program.
    2. Dependability
    3. Punctuality
    4. Ability to follow directions


Counseling Office Aid
Responsibilities:

    1. Accountability; shall be directly accountable to one of the professional
        counseling staff members. The supervision of counseling office aides shall
        be alternated between the professional counselors yearly.
    2. Office duties; to perform general clerical duties related to the functioning of
        the counseling office.
    3. Outreach; to locate students on campus for the purpose of immediate
        counseling business and direct them to the counseling office or to other
        areas as indicated by the professional counselor advisor.
    4. Counseling; to provide assistance with individual students as directed by the
        counselor.
    5. In-Service training; to attend peer counselor in-training sessions in order to
        enhance counseling skills and to gain up-to-date information and knowledge
        of the counseling program.
    6. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Demonstrated, by previous employment:
        a. Dependability
        b. Ability to work responsibly and confidentially with others
        c. Punctuality


Custodial Assistant

Responsibilities:

    1. Sweeping and dusting
    2. Emptying waste containers
    3. Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of building equipment
    4. Other duties may reasonably be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Ability to follow directions


Data and Telephone Installer
Responsibilities:
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    1. Installation of all types of equipment used in telephone, data network, cable
        television and all other types of low voltage systems on campus.
    2. Installation of high speed data network cable in accordance with applicable
        standards.
    3. Installation of new protective raceway systems, cable management systems
        and data networking support equipment for communication and data wiring
    4. Installation and termination of co-axial cable for television and data
        networks
    5. Ability to install and construct cable management systems.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Familiarity with above mentioned systems.
    2. Familiarity with use of hand tools and small power tools.
    3. Dependability
    4. Punctuality
    5. Ability to follow directions


Electrical Assistance / Theatre
Responsibilities:
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    1. Assist Technical Director in maintaining stage lights.
    2. Assist in installation and hook-up of lights for stage productions.
    3. Assist in running of light board during productions.
    4. Do general clean-up work in theaters when not working lights or assisting
        in the shop.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. A knowledge of electricity would be helpful, but not necessary.
    2. An interest in theater.
    3. Ability to follow directions and then take initiative to finish the job.
    4. No fear of heights
    5. Dependability
    6. Punctuality
    7. Interest in learning
    8. Flexibility in scheduling, with evening and weekend work during the run of
        productions (2 a semester). Thus, many hours can be worked in a
        concentrated period of time.


Electronic Equipment Operator
Responsibilities:

    1. Working with electronic equipment, including voltmeters, ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Basic knowledge as required for Videotape Technician.
    2. Familiarity with the use of soldering irons and hand tools.
    3. Dependability
    4. Punctuality
    5. Ability to follow directions.


    Engineer's Assistant

Responsibilities:

    1. Drafting sketches and drawings of campus projects.
    2. Filing
    3. Calculations for energy
    4. Other duties as may be reasonably required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Drafting skills
    2. Math skills
    3. Dependability
    4. Punctuality
    5. Ability to follow directions


Equipment Custodian

Responsibilities:

    1. Preparation of athletic equipment for athletic events under direct supervision of the Athletic
        Department Equipment Personnel.
    2. Supervision of students using facilities to maintain safety standards.
    3. Cleaning and maintaining of area and equipment.
    4. Other duties may be reasonably required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Ability to follow directions


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Film Projectionist

Responsibilities:

    1. Set up, run and generally oversee the equipment needed for the courses, "Art and History of the
        Film" and "Intro to Film Study."
    2. Other duties may be reasonably required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Ability to successfully handle film machinery.
    2. Dependability
    3. Punctuality
    4. Ability to follow directions


Fine and Performing Arts Center
Audio / Visual Lab Monitor

Responsibilities:

    1. Record audio tapes on high speed duplicator and regular tape recorder.
    2. Erase tapes and prepare them to be recorded.
    3. Receive tapes from students and distribute tapes to students.
    4. Do preventive maintenance on equipment.
    5. Work evenings or weekends as ushers for Music Department events in addition to hours worked in
        218 (if available).
    6. Fold programs or stuff and put labels on envelopes for various mailings.
    7. Be prepared to assist faculty and students in using various pieces of equipment in room or in using
        materials in the room. Record video materials as requested by faculty.
    8. Be prepared to help the department in various ways as requested.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Ability to operate various audio and video equipment
    4. Ability to maintain order in the room


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Game Room Attendant

Responsibilities:

    1. Operates cash register accurately, recording all transactions.
    2. Fill out pool cards completely
    3. Allow only people with valid ID cards to use the facilities and equipment.
    4. Report severe violations to the evening coordinator or manager on duty.
    5. In the event of machine malfunction, have customers fill out refund envelopes. Do not give money
        out of the drawer.
    6. Do spot cleaning when necessary -- vacuum floors, wipe off video games, clean counter area, etc.
    7. Brush and cover pool tables after closing, when opening Saturday or Sunday make sure the tables
        are clean.
    8. Other duties as assigned by the University Center Administration.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Ability to follow directions


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Graphics Student Assistant

Responsibilities;

    1. Work with graphics facility and equipment and software, Desktop Publisher, lamenting, paste-up
        and poster boards.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Some computer experience
    2. Media or Computer background
    3. Dependability
    4. Punctuality
    5. Ability to follow directions


General Office Aid

Responsibilities:

    1. Answering telephones
    2. Filing
    3. Duplicating and copying
    4. Assist in greeting visitors
    5. Assembling materials
    6. Work related errands
    7. Data entry/access
    8. Sort and distribute the mail
    9. Assist with office reports
    10. Assist staff with projects
    11. Update bulletin boards
    12. Stock office supplies
    13. Mailings (sort, fold, stuff)
    14. Shredding
    15. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Responsibility


Information Writer

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    1. Assist in writing publicity materials
    2. Conduct interviews with faculty, staff and students to gain information to be used for publicity
    3. Develop publicity materials
    4. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Journalistic writing ability
    2. Interest in journalism
    3. Dependability and Responsibility
    4. Accuracy
    5. Ability to follow directions
    6. Willingness to regularly work evenings and weekends at athletic events


Information Desk/Office Help

Responsibilities:

    1. Position reports to Information Desk Receptionist and or SAA Office Manager. Position typically is
        ten hours per week usually mornings and early afternoons.
    2. Answers phones, transfers calls and takes detailed messages
    3. Disseminate campus and SAA Information
    4. Give directions to University Center visitors
    5. Sell tickets and distribute materials for special programs
    6. File paperwork and other clerical duties as assigned
    7. Deliver/pickup materials to various campus offices
    8. Distribute SAA publicity materials on campus
    9. Other office duties as assigned by supervisor


Junior Fire Marshall
The Student Fire Marshall will assist the Health and Safety Specialist in carying our the following duties.
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Laboratory Assistant

Responsibilities:

    1. Prepare for, set up, assist with and/or clean up after laboratory presentations
    2. Paperwork (including filing, duplicating and xeroxing, etc.)
    3. Other duties as may be reasonably required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Successful completion of those courses to be assisted
    2. Dependability
    3. Punctuality
    4. Ability to follow directions


Laboratory Assistant -- Greenhouse

Responsibilities:

    1. Planting botanical materials for courses and research.
    2. Watering
    3. Cleaning of greenhouse, pots, etc
    4. Paperwork (including filing, duplicating, xeroxing, etc.)
    5. Preparing, cataloging and computer cataloging of herbarium specimens.
    6. Delivery and maintenance of potted plants for various campus facilities.
    7. Maintenance of fresh water aquaria.
    8. Other duties as may be reasonably required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. An interest in plant life or general biology
    2. Dependability
    3. Punctuality
    4. Ability to follow directions


Laboratory, Field and Maintenance Assistant

Responsibilities:

    1. Prepare for, set up, assist with and/or clean up after laboratory presentations.
    2. Collection of specimens.
    3. Assist with various equipment, including set-up and maintenance thereof.
    4. Measuring environmental parameters
    5. Assisting with class field trips.
    6. Paperwork (including filing, duplicating, xeroxing, etc.)
    7. Sorting, cataloging and preserving specimens, preparing reagents etc.
    8. Assisting other students during library hours an optional laboratory periods.
    9. Other duties may be reasonably required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Ability to follow directions


Laborer

Responsibilities:

    1. Mowing and trimming grass.
    2. Snow removal
    3. Sweeping sidewalks
    4. Raking leaves
    5. Picking up refuse
    6. Delivering material to buildings
    7. Moving furniture
    8. Other duties may be reasonably required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Ability to follow directions


Laborer Supervisor

Responsibilities:

    1. Work with and generally supervise other student workers in such tasks as:

        a. Mowing and trimming grass
          b. Snow removal
        c. Sweeping sidewalks
        d. Raking leaves
        e. Picking up refuse
        f. Delivering material to buildings
        g. Moving furniture

    2. Other duties may be reasonably required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Demonstrated by previous employment:

        a. Ability to work with and direct others
        b. Good judgment
        c. Dependability
        d. Punctuality
        e. Ability to follow directions


Language Laboratory Assistant

Responsibilities:

    1. Assist students in the use of the language lab; distribute language tapes and monitor students while
        in the lab
    2. Assist in the production of foreign language tapes and/or set up of equipment for such production.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Ability to follow directions


Library Assistant

Responsibilities:

    1. Desk duty
    2. In charge of checking material in and out
    3. Shelving materials
    4. Shelf reading
    5. Shifting
    6. Searching for lost and overdue material
    7. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Ability to follow directions
    4. Ability to interact well with the public
    5. Willingness to learn an automated library system


Lifeguard

Responsibilities:

    1. Perform duties for recreational swimming
    2. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Current Lifeguard Training Certificate
    2. Current CPR and Standard First Aid Certificate
    3. Dependability
    4. Punctuality


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Mocktails Pub Worker

Responsibilities:

Reports to Mocktails Pub Supervisor and/or Associate Director Student Activities. Work schedule typically ten hours per week, afternoon, and evenings.  Worker should be able to lift 40 pounds.

    1. Perform cash sales and register transactions. Reconcile register receipts.
    2. Assist with set up/clean up of bar and bar supplies
    3. Perform inventory and restock supplies
    4. Assist with set up of sound and television equipment
    5. Perform minor food preparation
    6. Mix and serve various beverages
    7. Perform waiter/waitress duties as needed.
    8. Assist with room set up and clean up
    9. Distribute advertising material on campus
    10. Provide general supervision of the room and activities being held
    11. Assist supervisor with other duties as assigned.


Mail Clerk

Responsibilities:

    1. Sort and distribute mail.
    2. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Ability to follow directions


Music Department Librarian

Responsibilities:

    1. Assist instructor with the cataloging of records, filing of music, and compiling of folders for
       ensembles.
   2. Assist with set-ups for classes and concerts.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Light typing skills
    2. Punctuality
    3. Ability to follow directions
    4. Availability: must be able to schedule hours to meet departmental needs


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Note taker

Responsibilities:

    1. Take clear, comprehensive notes from each class.
    2. Be willing to photocopy notes after each class and supply them to the student for whom they are
        taking the notes.
    3. Attend all class sessions.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Note takers must be currently enrolled in the same class as the student who requests the service.
    2. Possess a thorough understanding of the subject
    3. Have legible handwriting or printing.

Note:  Note takers will be paid on an hourly basis for each class period. If a note taker becomes ill or has an emergency, it is that person's responsibility to contact the student so that other arrangements can be made for that class.

*Confidentiality regarding the student's disability must be maintained.


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Offset Press Operator/Trainee

Responsibilities:

    1. Operate offset presses
    2. Operate metal plate camera
    3. Operate AGFA STAT camera
    4. Daily solution changes
    5. Clean presses
    6. Paste-up mechanicals
    7. Pad NCR sets and tables
    8. Number copies
    9. Bind projects
    10. Stitch projects
    11. Complete daily paperwork
    12. Other duties as may be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Trained to operate offset equipment or the willingness to be trained
    2. Dependability
    3. Punctuality


Orientation Assistant

Responsibilities:

    1. Assist the Director of Orientation with room assignments and program assignments
    2. Will prepare and distribute all meal passes for Orientation participants
    3. Will assemble student and parent information packets prior to each orientation session
    4. Provide information about East Stroudsburg University to new parents and students as a
        resource person.
    5. Assign new students and parents to orientation sessions and send appropriate correspondence
    6. Provide assistance to the Director of Orientation for the implementation of the Orientation program

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. General knowledge about East Stroudsburg University.
    2. Some knowledge about the functions and responsibilities of the Orientation program
    3. Reliability, ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
    4. Ability to work well with others (peers, parents, administrators).
    5. Ability to follow directions
    6. Basic typing, computer, filing, and telephone skills


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Peer Counselor

Students selected as peer counselors will function as members of the Center for Educational Opportunity staff. It is anticipated that much of the counseling will take place in informal settings; i.e. resident halls, dining hall, and the student union. However, some counseling may take place in the CEO Counseling Office.

Responsibilities:

    1. Counseling responsibilities: to provide confidential assistance under the supervision of the CEO
        Counselor Coordinators in helping students to deal with academic, personal and career concerns.
        This shall be done primarily through individual counseling interviews and group activities.
    2. Consultation with CEO Counselor Coordinators: Attend consultations regarding individual
        students, bi-monthly or as needed.
    3. Files and records: to provide the basis for follow-up services or referrals, confidential records shall
        be maintained of counseling visits and other counseling services. These records shall be reviewed
        with the CEO Counselor Coordinators bi-monthly or as needed.
    4. In-service training: attend in-service training sessions bi-monthly in order to develop counseling
        skills and enhance efficiency in dealing with peers.
    5. Peer counselor staff meetings: to exchange information pertinent to the functioning of the peer
        counselor program
    6. Referrals: to provide counselors with confidential referral services to the professional counseling
        staff as well as other offices with the college: i.e. financial aid office, business office.


June/Jan Program
Peer Counselor Program Job Description

June/Jan Peer Counselors are required to work 35 hours a week, distributing their work among the following responsibilities:

    1. The primary job responsibility for Peer Counselors is to develop, and run a June/Jan evening workshop series. The workshops will address a first-year student's academic and personal concerns. Peer Counselors have a caseload given to them by the June/Jan program coordinator. Referrals for serious issues should be made to Dr. Joseph Miele, program coordinator.
    2. Peer Counselors are required to attend a five hours of peer counseling meetings each week with the June/Jan program coordinator to receive supervision and discuss the progress of students.
    3. Peer Counselors are expected to encourage students to utilize ALL services offered by the   University. This includes counseling, tutoring, labs, and participation in the June/Jan opening workshop series.
    4. All contacts with June/Jan students must be documented. This includes both telephone and face-to-face sessions. It is expected that Peer Counselors use discretion with their documentation and maintain confidentiality.
    5. If requested, Peer Counselors may be asked to serve as readers for tests or examinations for students with disabilities and will be paid for this service.
    6. Peer Counselors are also required to assist with general office maintenance such as filing, mailings, and posting flyers regarding to June/Jan program services and/or upcoming events. Peer counselors
        are required to have 5 office hours a week.


Peer Health Educator

Peer Health Educators are students who have completed a minimum of 12 credits and are currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits.  They are hired through a selective process to promote positive wellness lifestyles on campus through lifestyle workshops and wellness-related activities.  The Peer Health Educator will:
1. Conduct educational presentations as requested.
    a.  manage and scheduling of programs
    b.  distribute flyers to program host
    c.  conduct follow-up correspondence with program host.
    d.  complete program evaluation
2. Provide information regarding referrals to appropriate health related facilities.
3. Assist in the development of educational displays and materials
4. Assist in the development of educational presentations.
5. Assist with the development and implementation of campus-wide awareness events.
    a.  conduct needs assessments among student body to identify relevant health related concerns.
    b.  collaborate with other departments and student organizations to gain support.
    c.  develop strategies to increase publicity and programming efforts across campus.
Student general responsibilities include:
1. Successful completion and participation in preparatory orientation/training 1 week before Fall semester.
2. Full academic year commitment
3. Mandatory attendance at weekly staff/in-service meetings
4. Participation in evening and weekend programs as needed
5. Keeping a detailed daily log of activities
6. Assist with recruiting and training of new peer educators
7. Represent the Peer Health Education Program in a professional manner
8. Serving as a productive member of the team
9. Maintaining strict confidentiality of any personal information that other peer educators and/or clients might share with you.
Student will also assist in the operation of the Resource Center to:
1.  Catatog and file literature/resources including audio-visual programs and equipment.
2.  Assist inquiring students/staff/faculty in locating and/or checking out resources.


Photographer

Responsibilities:

    1. Take student I.D. pictures
    2. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Knowledge of darkroom and camera work
    2. Dependability
    3. Punctuality
    4. Willingness to regularly work evenings taking photographs at athletic events


Pianist

Responsibilities:

    1. Accompany University Choir and Pop/Jazz Singers
    2. Accompany soloists, ensembles and other musical activities
    3. Other pianist duties may be reasonable for this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Competency in reading music and pianistic ability for accompanying work.
    2. Dependability
    3. Punctuality
    4. Ability to follow directions.


Printing Services Assistant

Responsibilities:

    1. Coordinate use of self-service equipment
    2. Receive and code incoming printing requests
    3. Train clients on self-service copiers
    4. Trouble-shoot self-service copiers
    5. Add toner, oil and paper to copiers
    6. Clean mirrors and lenses on copiers
    7. Take incoming calls
    8. Make reservations for self-service copiers
    9. Operate copiers
    10. Delivers completed projects
    11. Assist clients in locating completed work
    12. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Good interpersonal skills (customer service)


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Reader

Responsibilities:

    1. Read tests for students who have difficulty reading for themselves either due to a visual limitation
        or a learning disability.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Must be able to read fluently and speak clearly
    2. Be available when a student needs a reader

Note: Readers will not work on a daily basis but will be contacted to read for tests when the tests are
         scheduled. Readers will be paid on an hourly basis for each test read.

*Confidentiality regarding the student's disability and the content of the tests must be maintained.


Recreation Supervisor

Responsibilities:

    1. Coordinate and administer the recreation program
    2. Supervise recreational personnel
    3. Weekend and night time hours required:

        M-F        6:00pm - 10:00pm
        Sat          1:00pm - 4:00pm
        Sun         1:00pm - 4:00pm
                                   &
                       7:00pm - 9:00pm

    4. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Previous experience in recreation programming or administration or coordination experience
        of non-recreational activities.
    2. Dependability
    3. Punctuality


Resident Advisor

Responsibilities:

    1. Lives in a hall with approximately 50 students acting as liaison between professional staff members
        and students.
    2. Check rooms - (completes Room Condition Reports)
    3. Maintains an academic environment.
    4. Counseling/Referral when problems arise
    5. Upholds university policies and Residence Hall regulations
    6. Schedules educational, social and recreational programs for the building/floor/wing.
    7. Organizes community service projects/activities for the hall

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. 48 Credits completed
    2. 2.5 QPA
    3. Responsibility
    4. Dependability


Residence Hall Receptionist

Responsibilities:

    1. Answer the phone.
   2. Sign out equipment.
   3. Greet the public.
   4. Check ID's and register guests and visitors.
   5. Keep records of appointments and meetings.
   6. Filing
   7. Sort mail
   8. Run errands
   9. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Ability to follow directions
    4. Availability on weekends


Scribe
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Responsibilities:

    1. Transcribe tests for students who have difficulty writing for themselves due to a visual limitation,
        physical impairment, or learning disability.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Must process clear, legible handwriting or printing.
    2. Must be able to listen carefully to what someone dictates and transcribe exactly what has been said
        on to paper.

Notes: Scribes must not work on a daily basis but will be contacted to transcribe for tests when the tests
           are scheduled. Scribes will be paid on an hourly basis for each test transcribed.

*Confidentiality regarding the student's disability and the content of the tests must be maintained.


Shop Assistant / Theater

Responsibilities:

    1. To work in Scene Shop and help in maintaining a clean area to work.
    2. Various duties in assisting the Technical Director in preparing for a production. Shop assistants can
        choose areas of interest: carpentry, paper work, inventorying, working on backstage crews for
        productions, etc.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. An interest in theater
    2. Dependability
    3. Punctuality
    4. Ability to follow directions and then take initiative to complete the job.
    5. Flexibility in scheduling, with evening and possible weekend work during the run of a production
        (only two per semester), thus many hours can be worked in a concentrated period of time.


Storeroom Assistant
Printing and Duplicating Services

Responsibilities:

    1. Assist in maintaining the storerooms.
    2. Receive and stock supplies
    3. Fill supply orders.
    4. Take inventory of supplies
    5. Distribute paper within department
    6. Deliver supplies
    7. Other duties may reasonably be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Accuracy


Storeroom Assistant - University Store

Responsibilities:

    1. Date Entry -  Works with the computerized applications of The University Store's operations
        through an I.B.M., RS 6000/Rat ex software package services by Uniquest, Inc.
    2. Customer Service - Assist customer with inquiries about merchandise and stock inventories and the s
        store's services.  Use courtesy response to telephone and customer inquiries.
    3. Assist with receiving, inspecting, and pricing of books, supplies and all other merchandise.
    4. Assist with the proper storage of all merchandise.
    5. Under the direction of staff stock sales floor adequately with all merchandise.
    6. Assist with the setting up of displays and promotions along with decorating for special occasions
        such as Homecoming, Parent's Day, Christmas, Easter, commencement, etc.
    7. Operates a computer keyboard, telephone, scale and other equipment as required in the
        performance of duties. Lift cartons and packages weighing up to seventy-five pounds.
    8. Performs related work and duties assigned.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Sense of Responsibility
    3. Punctuality
    4. Ability to follow directions


Student Nurse

Responsibilities:

    1. Supplement and improve college health center.
   2. Triage students who enter the health center for service.
   3. Assist physician in treatment of students
   4. Promote wellness
   5. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

   1. Must be a registered nurse in PA
   2. Dependability
   3. Punctuality
   4. Neatness
   5. Industrious


Student Proctor

Responsibilities:

    1. To provide tutorial assistance to students enrolled in courses offered as Personalized Systems of
        Instructions.
    2. To assist in providing smooth operation of the P.S.I. testing room.
    3. To assist in providing the basis for a student for later services or referral.
    4. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Thorough knowledge of subject material covered in courses being offered.
    2. Ability to work responsibly and confidentially with others.
    3. Dependability
    4. Punctuality


Student Security, Safety and Escort Worker
University Police

Responsibilities:

I. Assigned Campus Patrol:

    1. Escort students, staff or faculty members between areas of the campus.
    2. Wear and safeguard police equipment and clothing.
    3. Protect person escorted by physical presence and, if necessary, by requesting assistance by carried
        radio.
    4. When not escorting person, patrol campus and report any criminal or suspicious activities to
        University Police by carried radio.
    5. Assist and direct visitors and guests of the campus.

II. Assigned Desk Duty:

    1. Act as a dispatcher for escort service and officers of the department.
    2. Perform other office duties which include, but are not limited to:

            a. Answering the phone
            b. Keeping a log on the activities of the officers and student workers while they are on patrol
            c. Hand out keys for the key checkout system and for the University vehicles.
            d. Acknowledge alarm panel and notify appropriate persons of the situation.
            e. Hand out temporary vehicle passes.
            f. Assist visitors and guests of the campus.


Student Security Officer
Koehler Field house

Responsibilities:

    1. Supervise Koehler Field house during open recreation hours.
    2. To enforce all rules and regulations posted in Koehler Field house.
    3. To report all problems to the Director of Recreation or to the Graduate Assistant on duty.
    4. To check all students, faculty staff and Adult Fitness members' I.D. cards.
    5. To perform any additional duties required by the Director.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Maturity
    2. Reliability
    3. Subject to interview process

This position requires workers Monday through Sunday in order to maintain full security coverage during open recreation hours.

*Open Recreation Hours are as follows:

        Monday-Thursday        6:00pm - 10:00pm
        Friday                          6:00pm - 10:00pm
        Saturday                      1:00pm - 4:00pm
        Sunday                        1:00pm - 4:00pm
                                           7:00pm - 9:00pm


Student Traffic Enforcer

Shifts: Monday thru Friday between 7:00am - 7:00pm

Responsibilities:

I. Assigned Campus Patrol:

        1. Patrol campus parking lots by foot and write parking tickets in case of parking violations.
        2. Provide additional eyes and ears for patrolling campus
        3. Report criminal or suspicious activities to Campus Police.
        4. Assist and Direct visitors and guests

II. Assigned Desk Duty:

        1. Enter daily written tickets into computer
        2. Order and file entered tickets
        3. Contend with complaints concerning tickets

Note: Perform any other related duties as required by this position in the event of an emergency or special event.

Skills/Traits Required:

        1. Ability to work and get along well with others
        2. Courteousness
        3. Dependability
        4. Punctuality


Supervisor of Intramurals

Responsibilities:

    1. Issuing and gathering of equipment
   2. Organizing officials, scorekeepers and timekeepers
   3. Rules interpretation
   4. Organizing and supervising all intramural contests
   5. Keeping records of contests, participants
   6. Preparing public relations releases of activities
   7. Recruiting participants for intramural activities
   8. Other duties may reasonably be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Ability to work with others
    2. Knowledge of rules and officiating procedure
    3. Dependability
    4. Punctuality


Student Tutor

Responsibilities:

    1. Attend the In-Service Training Sessions for new tutors.
    2. Attend all monthly tutor's meetings
    3. Contact and initiate tutoring when assignments are made.
    4. Meet with tutees for a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes each week.
    5. Keep accurate time sheets with tutee's full signature for each tutoring session.
    6. Report to the Tutorial Coordinator any tutee who misses (unexcused) one tutoring session.
    7. Submit weekly monitoring forms for all ACT 101 students being tutored
    8. Evaluate tutees once each semester

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Be at least a second year undergraduate student at ESU.
    2. Have a 2.5 or better QPA.
    3. Have an A or B grade in the subject(s) to be tutored.
    4. Submit recommendations from two faculty members.


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Theater Assistant

Note: This position has many varied responsibilities. It is not expected that a single student would be able to meet all of these responsibilities nor have all of the skills listed.

Responsibilities:

    1. Assist in the sale of tickets.
    2. Assist in all aspects of the operation of  the box office.
    3. Maintain all appropriate records.
    4. Assist in the production and distribution of publicity flyers/posters.
    5. Maintain inventories
    6. Assist in the acquisition, preparation and maintenance of properties, equipment, costumes and
        makeup.
    7. Assist in the general clean-up of the total theater area.
    8. Other duties as may be reasonably required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. A general interest in theater
    2. Flexibility in work schedule
    3. Honesty
    4. Simple book keeping/accounting experience
    5. Ability to work with people
    6. Dependability
    7. Punctuality
    8. Ability to follow directions
    9. Initiative


Tour Guides

Responsibilities:

    1. Introduce prospective students and their families to programs and activities of ESU.
    2. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Ability to work with others.
    2. Some public speaking experience.
    3. Dependability
    4. Punctuality
    5. Ability to follow directions
    6. Must be available to work at least three Saturday mornings during the Fall semester.


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University Center Set Up Crew

Reports to the Assistant Director of the University Center. Typical work schedule, 10 hours per week as assigned for special set up. Position involves working independently and requires ability to life 75 pounds.

Responsibilities:

    1. Perform room set up as assigned. Duties may include:

        a.   moving tables and chairs
        b.   set up and removal of Audio Visual equipment
        c.   straighten/move carpeting
        d.   re-set/move lounge furniture
        e.   open/close movable wall partitions
        f.   other set up duties that may be needed

    2. Perform routing inspection and re-set lounge and conference areas as needed
    3. Assist with load in/out of equipment for SAA performers.
    4. Perform minor clean up of conference areas as needed.
    5. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Upward Bound Tutor/Counselor

Job Goal:  To assist Upward Bound students discover and develop their talents and potential by
                  serving as a tutor, friend and positive role model.

Responsibilities:

    1. Reports to Project Director, Assistant Director, Resource Teachers.
   2. To carry out individual and small group tutorial task as assigned by Resource Teacher(s).
   3. To assist staff in the advising of students on academic and social matters.
   4. To notify Resource Teachers and/or administrator regarding any special tutorial needs of students.
   5. To assist students in planning short term and long term goals (short term - prepare for exams, report
       papers, develop more effective study habits; long term - motivate students to raise their aspiration
       levels to continue their education beyond high school, develop the abilities and talents students
       possesses, develop more positive self-concepts.)
    6. Assist staff members in the planning of social-cultural and recreational activities.
    7. To serve as positive role models for Upward Bound students.
    8. To attend regularly scheduled in-service training sessions and TC meetings.
    9. To alert Resource Teachers and/or administrators of any potentially serious physical, academic or
        emotional problems.
 


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Varsity Sports Manager

Responsibilities:

    1. Perform duties of a team manager for one (1) or several varsity sports team(s), in season, under the
        direct supervision of a regular coach.
    2. Specific responsibilities are, but are not limited to:

        a.    care of equipment
        b.    attendance at contests and practice sessions
        c.    keep various statistical records
        d.    Ability to follow directions

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Sincere interest in sports
    2. Dependability
    3. Punctuality
    4. Ability to follow directions

*Special Note:  This position will generally require weekend hours and may require hours of work outside the regular University calendar, such as pre-season (August) and during semester and/or spring vacations.


Vending Machine Service / Maintenance Person

Responsibilities: Assisting In:

    1. Stocking campus soda machines.
    2. Maintenance of storage
    3. Transporting of product
    4. Collections from machine
    5. Record keeping tasks (minimal).
    6. Maintenance of equipment
    7. Inventory control.
    8. Unloading of soda delivery truck and stocking warehouse
    9. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Ability to lift and maneuver heavy loads.
    2. Ability to function with minimal supervision
    3. Ability to follow directions
    4. Trustworthiness
    5. Dependable/reliable
    6. Punctuality
    7. Some mechanical abilities preferred.


Videotape Technician

Responsibilities:

    1. Working on the set up and operation of video equipment.
    2. Set up studio sets
    3. Operation of TV cameras and lighting
    4. Post production editing

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Dependability
    2. Punctuality
    3. Ability to follow directions


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Writing Trainee

Responsibilities:

    1. Assist in writing publicity materials.
    2. Conduct interviews with faculty, staff and students to gain information to be used for publicity.
    3. Develop publicity materials potentials.
    4. Other duties as may be required of this position

Skills/Traits Required:

    1. Journalistic writing ability
    2. Interest in journalism
    3. Dependability and responsibility
    4. Accuracy
    5. Ability to follow directions
    6. Willingness to regularly work evenings and weekends at athletic events


 
 
 

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