Humanities Assistant

Job Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Position Title

Humanities Assistant

Position Type

Staff

Department

Humanities, English and Social Sciences

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Union/Non Union

Union

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

Grade

2

Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range

$12.76 - $14.03/Hourly

Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only)

Regular or Temporary

Temporary

Job Description Summary

The position of Humanities Assistant demands both methodical attention to detail in the ongoing maintenance of a designated academic area. They have the ability to improvise and solve unique technical problems as they arise. The short term administrative needs can also be filled by a Humanities Assistant to support an academic activity or event. Being a Humanities Assistant involves working with lots of different constituents, both on-campus and off-campus.

The Humanities Assistants are considered on-call workers who work during Departmental activities or special events, peak hours or intermittently when the Department of Humanities needs warrant. Pedagogy area needs vary depending on the type of Humanities Assistant that is employed. Employees who are on-call do not perform work-related tasks until they are called into work.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School Diploma; Up to one year of employment as a Humanities assistant or other equivalent experience at the Center for Performing Arts of Prince George’s Community College or other academic performance venues.
2. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Criteria

CRITERIA : The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.

• Assist and perform activities, set-up, installation, and operation of requirements of Humanities Departmental activities and special events. Serves as a point of contact between the academic program and the overall department.
• Assist the overall process of a departmental activity or special event for the Department of Humanities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, organize work follow, set priorities, thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment, and consistently meets deadlines.
• Assist and perform in the shifting/manipulation of all Humanities Departmental activities and special events.
• Assist in the safe entrance and exit of student talent, performers, and individuals from Humanities academic teaching spaces.
• Assist and perform in related activities, set-up, installation, and operation of any Humanities academic teaching spaces for departmental activities and special events.
• Assist and perform in facilitating student learning and supervise student volunteers in the technical Humanities academic areas.
• Represents the College in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner.
• Assist and perform in the accommodations provided to disabled patrons.
• Assist and perform with the Humanities Administrative Specialist, Artistic Director of Student Programming, Humanities Art Gallery and Events Assistant, and Department Chairperson, in the execution of a work-shift or presentation of an event.
• Assist and perform in monitoring the overall physical condition of the Humanities Academic spaces; coordinating or assisting in repairs of academic equipment as possible and reporting problems that cannot be corrected to the appropriate party.
• Ensures safe egress of all aisles and exits of the stage and theater spaces, maintaining a safe distance around objects for safety.
• Assist and perform in executing technical theatre maintenance and improvement of equipment, stage, and theatre spaces; coordinate and assist in repairing equipment or when necessary make appropriate arrangements to have equipment repaired.
• Performs related work as required.

Job Requirements

1. Must be available to work Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work schedule subject to change based on the needs of the department.
2. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
3. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
4. A background investigation will be conducted prior to offer of employment. A signed authorization for release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?

No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

PGCC183111/12

Open Date

06/21/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Background Check Statement

Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Prince George’s Community College values the safety of its students, faculty, and staff. As part of that commitment, the College has announced effective October 21, 2021, all students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID -19 or tested for the virus weekly. As a prospective or new employee, you will be required to comply with this mandate and all the necessary safety protocols, including wearing a mask. Please direct your questions related to the vaccination, testing, mask mandates, and requirements for exemptions to VMPO@pgcc.edu .

Application Status ; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Which of the following best describes your level of completed education? (Education details must be included in your application.)
   • Master's Degree or above from an accredited college/university
   • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
   • Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university
   • One to two years of college credit (30 credit hours is equivalent to one year)
   • Less than 30 credits from an accredited college/university
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • None of the above
2. * Do you have at least six months to one year of related experience? See minimum qualifications for this position.
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Briefly describe your experience referenced in the previous question. Do not enter 'See Resume'
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • HERC
   • HigherEd Jobs
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • Indeed
   • Personal Referral
   • PGCC Website
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
   • The Chronicle of Higher Ed
   • The Washington Post
   • Other: Please indicate below
   • Educause
5. How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected 'Other' please indicate source:
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Other