What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Support Technician position at South Plains College?
Job Title
Academic Support Technician
Department
LEVL - Library
Employment Status
FT Full-Time
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Benefits
Yes
Months per Year
12
Job Description
POSITION TITLE:
Academic Support Technician
SUMMARY:
This position requires a friendly and outgoing, high-energy person to greet and work with students and faculty in the Science Learning Center. They will assist students with questions, as well as oversee study rooms and the circulation of anatomy models. They will supervise student workers in the area, who will assist them in their regular duties. Additionally, they will coordinate preparations and logistics for events held in the Science Learning Center.
HOURS:
Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Academic Support Technician
SUMMARY:
This position requires a friendly and outgoing, high-energy person to greet and work with students and faculty in the Science Learning Center. They will assist students with questions, as well as oversee study rooms and the circulation of anatomy models. They will supervise student workers in the area, who will assist them in their regular duties. Additionally, they will coordinate preparations and logistics for events held in the Science Learning Center.
HOURS:
Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Greets and assists students with questions and helps to address concerns.
- Oversees study room reservations and bookings.
- Oversees the circulation of anatomy models and other equipment for student use.
- Works with faculty on preparations and logistics for events.
- Supervises work-study students (an average of 6-7 students per semester).
- With assistance from Library staff, maintains computers and printers in the copy room.
- Ensures proper opening of the Science Building.
- Maintains a clean and professional looking space.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises six to seven student workers. Responsibilities include training student employees; working with the Director of Libraries in planning, assigning, and directing the students’ work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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/EXPERIENCE:
Required: High school diploma, associates degree preferred; excellent customer service and communication skills; strong computer skills; punctuality; professional demeanour.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents including receipts, invoices and monthly reports. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records. Ability to effectively present information to faculty and other college employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and develop statistical information. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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 talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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/EXPERIENCE:
Required: High school diploma, associates degree preferred; excellent customer service and communication skills; strong computer skills; punctuality; professional demeanour.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents including receipts, invoices and monthly reports. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records. Ability to effectively present information to faculty and other college employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and develop statistical information. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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 talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S6102019-P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
01/02/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Application Review Date
12/01/2025
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions Summary
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