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The Carver Resource Center (CRC
Job Description
Job Title:
Department:
Reports To:
FLSA Status:
Student Assistant
The Carver Resource Center
Director
Non-Exempt
SUMMARY
Assists guests (i.e., all authorized users and visitors) of the Center in the use of center equipment
and resources. Interacts with guests in the use of equipment and curriculum materials checkout
system. Trains individuals and small groups of guests in the use of selected equipment and
materials. Overall, must consistently demonstrate dependability and a people-oriented demeanor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Helps guests to use computers, related peripherals, copy machines, and other equipment.
Assists guests in locating desired equipment, printed materials, online information and other
resources available in or through the Center.
Helps students to perform basic computer-based tasks necessary to use Center resources,
including, but not limited to, access of the Internet, and establishing required UT email and
online accounts.
Facilitates checkout and return of equipment and materials using the checkout system.
Inspects equipment for damage and/or missing components.
Opens and closes the Center when scheduled to do so, following established procedures for
equipment operation and security
Informs fellow workers and the Director of any breach or potential breach in security or safety.
Assists in the design, production, and dissemination of materials in various media.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
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QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the essential duties
and responsibilities listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
The student assistant must be a currently registered student at The University of Toledo.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Ability to use and clearly explain to others use of the following: disk operating systems and file
management procedures for both Apple Macintosh and Windows computing platforms; basic
productivity applications, including the Microsoft Office suite for both platforms; and use of
selected peripheral equipment, such as printers, scanners, cameras, and storage devices.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and equipment manuals. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence and
procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and small groups.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense and logic to carry out instructions and solve problems. Ability to
invent and apply creative and appropriate solutions to solve unusual problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must have
normal or near normal visual acuity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to
approximately 50 pounds. Electronic equipment in the Center may cause harm if not handled
properly. The employee may be required to use computers for extended periods, and must take
proper precautions to prevent eyestrain and other physical trauma due to the use of electronic
equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.