Workstudy Job Listings

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Accounts Payable Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Office Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Accounts Payable (Business Office)

Location of Job: Administration Center Building – Accounts Payable Office

Supervisor: Betty Spangler

Phone: x328

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Accounts Payable Clerk with daily activities to ensure that Accounts Payable procedures run smoothly.

Job Description: To assist the Accounts Payable Clerk with daily work activities. Duties include matching checks, batching accounts payable invoices, filing, copying invoices, printing labels, running errands, and other duties as needed.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Employee should know how to use a 10-key calculator, be able to file, have accuracy and detail when matching checks with invoices and batching accounts payable, ability to use the copier, be dependable, and be sure to remember that confidentiality is important.

Agriculture Site Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Ag Site Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Agricultural Business

Location of Job: SWCC Agricultural Site

Supervisor: Susannah Miller

Phone: x352

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: General Farm Labor

Job Description: Student employees will assist with all aspects of a diversified crop and livestock program. They will help with cropping practices from tillage to harvest, haying and forage practices. They will also assist in daily care and management of the cattle and goat herd – feeding, watering, herd health, and management. Student position may also examine animals to detect illness, injury or disease. Student employees will also help with everyday tasks that need to be completed at the agricultural site, including maintenance of shop, grounds, equipment and clerical work. This position may include driving trucks, tractors and other equipment for the production practices on the farm.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Student is expected to carry out responsibilities with excellence and respect to Southwestern Community College. They must have good work ethic and display necessary interactive skills with faculty, farm managers, and students. In addition, students must be able to work independently and be able to accomplish tasks without much supervision. Student employees need to have a desire to work and learn agriculture fundamentals or have prior experience in agriculture.

Announcer

Classification: Work Study – Student Announcer

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Athletics

Location of Job: Student Center - Gym

Supervisor: Todd Lorensen

Phone: x459

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Athletics Department by helping to announce at home games and scrimmages.

Job Description: To announce volleyball, women’s basketball, and men’s basketball games and scrimmages at home. Student will announce starting line-ups and substitutes. Student must attend all home games and scrimmages.

Rate of Pay for the position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Announcer should able to speak in public and have knowledge of the game. Employee should be creative and enthusiastic when announcing.

Art Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Art Department

Location of Job: Instructional Center, Room 511 and Art Classrooms

Supervisor: Linda Dainty

Phone: x438

Role/Purpose of position within the organization: To work in the art classrooms providing assistance to the art instructor with various tasks.

Job Description: The purpose of this job is to work in the art room doing a variety of tasks including but not limited to: grading of tests, straightening art room after projects and other events, filing, updating the Art kiosk images (as needed), and general organization

Rate of pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Ideally, the student has or is taking an art class. The candidate should be organized, flexible, prompt, and patient. Should be comfortable with Microsoft Office and Adobe products.

Assessment Office Assistant

Classification: Student Employee (Work Study)

Employer: Southwestern Community College
1501 West Townline St.
Creston, IA 50801

Department: Assessment/Student Services

Location: Assessment Center

Supervisor:Lyndsie Wagoner
Assessment Center Coordinator

Job Description: The purpose of this position is to assist the Assessment Center staff with daily operational procedures and special projects as needed. Duties and responsibilities include: acting as a receptionist by answering the telephone and greeting visitors to the Assessment Center, scheduling appointments, test proctoring, filing, and miscellaneous secretarial duties.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Individual must have a pleasant personality, be a self-starter, exhibit independent work and organizational skills and be responsible. Computer skills are needed. Prefer students with secretarial or other office experience.

Assistant Studio Engineer

Classification: Work Study – Assistant Studio Engineer

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the chief studio engineer with all recording and administrative functions.

Job Description: Assist chief studio engineer with all recording and administrative responsibilities regarding recording studio. Duties include: engineering sophomore recording projects, assisting studio chief with all off-campus projects and acting as engineer during ensemble-related recordings.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Knowledge of recording equipment desirable.

Athletic Department Manager

Classification: Work Study – Student Manager

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Athletics

Location of Job: Student Center - Gym

Supervisor: Todd Lorensen

Phone: x459

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the athletic department in day to day operations.

Job Description: To perform functions such as filing paperwork, filming athletic events, and other duties as needed to assist department.

Rate of Pay for the position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Manager should be willing to work morning, evening, and weekend hours. Light amounts of lifting and activity may be beneficial.

Athletic Game Worker

Classification: Work Study – Athletic Game Student Worker

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Athletics

Location of Job: Student Center - Gym

Supervisor: Todd Lorensen

Phone: x459

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To perform duties during games that take place on campus that facilitate that the athletic events run in a functional manner.

Job Description: To perform duties that allow games to take place at home. Duties include: running the 30-second shot clock; running the scoreboard; keeping score of the game, fouls, and bonuses in official score book; keeping track of all statistics required by coaches; videotaping all athletic games at home; making announcements as needed.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Knowledge of volleyball/basketball is required. Must be available 30 minutes prior to game time.

Athletic Photographer

Classification: Work Study – Athletic Photographer

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Athletics/Marketing

Location of Job: Student Center – Gym, Baseball and Softball fields

Supervisor: Todd Lorensen/Joel Wires

Phone: 641.782.1488

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: Assist marketing and athletics departments with documenting home athletic events.

Job Description: Student will take photos at all home athletic events. Duties may include:

Operating a digital camera
Downloading digital photo files from a camera
Uploading digital photos to a network location
Other duties as assigned

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications:

Basic ability to operate a digital camera
Ability to move around to take photos from different locations around the gym and ball fields
Dependable
Experience in photography is not required, but a plus

A digital camera will be available for use, if needed.

Attendance Monitor

Classification: Work Study – Attendance Monitor

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department Director by monitoring attendance at all music functions.

Job Description: Monitor attendance at all music functions including choir rehearsals/performances, performances by guest artists, student recitals, final projects, etc. Duties include: keeping a daily account of attendance at all the above dates, collecting fees and accompaniments for students’ final projects.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: None

Bookstore Clerk

Classification: Work Study – Clerk

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: SWCC Shoppe/Bookstore

Location of Job: Student Center Building – SWCC Shoppe

Supervisor: Jana Scott

Phone: x430

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist in the operation of the College Bookstore.

Job Description: Responsible for helping with the operations of the College Bookstore.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Serve as a sales clerk for the store.
Assist customers with purchases in the Bookstore.
Ring up items on the cash register and accept various payments for purchases.
Balance cash register drawer and prepare daily cash reports.
Assist with questions as needed by customers.
Assist with additional office duties as needed.
Answer incoming telephone calls on an as needed basis.
Unpack merchandise and textbooks, price and shelve on showroom floor.
Maintain inventory on the sales floor.
Help with general housekeeping duties of the store.
Maintain a clean and inviting coffee bar.
Must be able to work a variety of shifts and schedules.
Other duties as assigned.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Experience running a cash register, computer, credit card machine, and phone skills.

Chair Librarian/Steps

Classification: Work Study – Chair Librarian

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the chair with music and steps. Keeping track of music sheets and assisting with set up/take down

Job Description: To assist chair with paper music and steps. Duties include: monitoring the transportation of chair’s music folders to all performances and back, copying music, inserting music into all members’ folders, and setting up chair steps for all rehearsals and performances.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: None

Chief Studio Engineer

Classification: Work Study – Chief Studio Engineer

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist with overseeing all recording sessions and backing up of sessions. To help train studio assistants.

Job Description: To oversee all recording sessions and backing of sessions. Duties include: training studio assistants and monitoring all recording studio-related activities such as class type recordings and recordings initiated by off-campus interests; book and keep a log of all studio sessions; maintain in good working order all studio-related equipment; run and oversee all recordings by off-campus related projects.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of recording equipment and recording techniques.

Child Watch Staff

Classification: Part-Time

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southern Prairie YMCA, 1201 W. Townline, Creston, Ia. 50801

Department: Community service

Location of Job: Upstairs of YMCA

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: Maintains safe conditions in the Child Watch area. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Job Description:

Maintains constant surveillance of the Child Watch area.
Knows/reviews al emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants, and other staff.
Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the Child Watch Area.
Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA.
Check the Child Watch area for hazardous conditions prior to opening area to children and throughout the shift.
Attend all staff meetings and training as required.
Engage with the children participating in the Child Watch Area.

Rate of Pay for position: $7.25 Per Hour

Qualifications: Must be 16 years of age. Experience working with children. Maintain a calm and friendly environment. Must have or be willing to maintain CPR Certification.

Choir Robes Monitor

Classification: Work Study – Choir Robes Monitor

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist with all aspects of the choir robe management process.

Job Description: Responsible for all aspects of choir robes used by the Music Department. Duties include: fitting choir robes to choir members, collecting deposit money on robes, transporting robes to performances, handling dry cleaning responsibilities of robes, and keeping robes ironed.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: None

Choir Warm-Up Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Choir Warm-Up Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist with the warm up of the choir daily.

Job Description: To vocally warm up the choir daily. Duties include: running the choir through extensive vocal warm-up exercises on a daily basis before each rehearsal.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Decent piano skills and advanced knowledge of vocal production.

Clerical Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Clerical Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To provide assistance to the instructors of the Music Department.

Job Description: To provide clerical assistance to faculty members of the Music Department. Duties may include any or all of the following: typing programs, collecting accompanist fees, assigning accompanists, taking attendance, scheduling rehearsals, entering data, filing, mailing and other related administrative duties.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Must possess basic computer knowledge including the use of word processing applications and spreadsheet.

Computer Specialist

Classification: Work Study- Computer Specialist

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Information Technology Systems Networking

Location of Job: Tech II Building – ITSN Department

Supervisor: Lance Stonehocker

Phone: x363

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To provide assistance to the ITSN instructor to help ensure that computer systems work properly

Job Description: To provide assistance to instructor in the ITSN program. Duties include: installing programs, grading various assignments, getting e-companion shell ready for the semester.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Must be a student who is pursuing an ITSN degree.

Concert Choir Accompanist

Classification: Work Study – Concert Choir Accompanist

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the choir by playing the piano for rehearsals and performances.

Job Description: Pianist for concert choir performances and rehearsals. Duties include: learning required accompaniments independently, assisting conductor with rehearsals, performing accompaniments at all concerts.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Student should possess advanced piano skills.

Copy Center Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Copy Center Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Copy Center

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Copy Center

Supervisor: Carla Damewood

Phone: x493

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Copy Center Coordinator with various jobs

Job Description: Assist customers, determine priorities and completion times of jobs. Calculate time and materials for billing. Prepare print orders, daily production logs, meter reads, and fill copy machines.

Rate of Pay for the position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Student must be able to perform adding and subtracting. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. Must be able to operate copiers, organization skills, and maintain records.

Day Care Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Community Service Day Care Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: I Think I Can Child Care Center, 705 S Cherry St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Community Service

Location of Job: I Think I Can Child Care Center – Main Building or at the Early Childhood Center (Before and After School Program)

Supervisor: Kasey Nernes

Phone: 641.782.7117

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To provide community service to adults needing to seek out child care for children of all ages.

Job Description: Assisting children with their daily needs. Plan and participate in children’s craft and activities. Assist with snack time. Various other duties as assigned.

Rate of Pay for the position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Student must be eligible for Federal Work-Study
Must be able to work varying hours

Electrical Tech Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Electrical Tech Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Electrical Technology Department

Location of Job: Technical Center

Supervisor: Josh Keul

Phone: x532

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To reduce excess time of class instructor by accomplishing designated organizational tasks and projects.

Job Description: Assist instructor with lab and classroom tasks, including: organize, clean, and perform basic computer/copy machine tasks. Assist with first-year labs.

Rate of Pay for the position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Student must be able to:

Organize, copy and collate hard copy documents
Complete tasks on the computer
Demonstrate the ability to safely operate basic hand tools
Prefer 2nd year Electrical Technology student

Food Service Worker (General)

Purpose of Position: This position performs a wide variety of tasks in the preparation, serving, clean-up and inventory control of food and company owned equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Contact the Financial Aid Office for a more complete list.

Assist with meal preparations
Clean and Sanitize all equipment and utensils after each use
Control portioning of food
Complete production sheets
Help prepare and/or work at catered events
Wash dishes, pots and pans, and all small wares
Bus and wipe off tables and dining room as needed
Sweep and mop all floors as needed or as scheduled
Return clean dishes and pans to their proper places
Keep dish machine area clean and sanitized
Put away stock as assigned
Empty and take out trash as needed or assigned
If the unit uses cash register in daily operations:
Follow recipes
Provide each customer with excellent service
Occasional Office Duties

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.

Calculate recipes for expansion and reduction
Speaks clearly
Writes clearly and informatively
Ability to prioritize among many tasks with deadlines
Ability to handle high stress
Ability to read
Speaks and understands English

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.

Stand, walk and bend
Communicate with supervisor, fellow team members and customers.
Climb stairs, as needed
See to read recipes and do production
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member 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 team member is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The team member is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The team member may also be exposed to temperatures of below freezing for short periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The team member must wear company approved hat or company hair net

Special Provisions

Pre-Employment Testing: All applicants for employment shall undergo urine drug testing immediately following the offer of employment. Receipt of a negative drug test is required prior to employment. Pre-employment drug tests may be administered only after the applicant has signed a consent form. Failure of a pre-employment drug test will disqualify an applicant for employment.

Client determines who works at their units: A team member serves at the pleasure of the client. If the client decides, for any reason, that you are not to work at their unit, you will not be employed at that client any longer.

Front Desk Staff

Classification: Part-Time

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southern Prairie YMCA - Southern Prairie YMCA, 1201 W. Townline Creston, Iowa 50801

Department: Community Service

Location of Job: YMCA - Upstairs and around facility

Supervisor: Welcome Center Coordinator

Phone: 641.782.9622

Role/Purpose of position within the organization: Provide efficient and effective service to members, potential members, and guests using our YMCA. This is a position that requires exceptional communication skills with a broad knowledge of various programs and activities available. To provide a welcome environment by greeting members and guests. Answer the telephone in a timely and friendly manner. Provide information for program registration and membership services. Refer calls and messages to the appropriate staff.

Job Description/Duties:

Provide excellent service to members, guests, and program participants in the Y and on the phone, contributing to member retention.
Build relationships with members; help members connect with one another and the YMCA.
Smile and greet every person that enters the facility. Acknowledge people as they are exiting the facility.
Know procedures and policies for opening and closing the facility including balance cash drawer. Complete shift close outs.
Process memberships.
Register members and participants for programs and classes, pull up rosters, check for open spots in programs and classes, and process punch cards for various programs and classes.
Maintain safety and cleanliness of facility during shift.
Responsible for maintaining order and enforcing the Code of Conduct throughout facility.

Rate of pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age. Maintain a calm and friendly environment.

Housekeeping Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Housekeeping/Maintenance

Location of Job: Campus Facilities to include classroom buildings, office buildings, or dormitories.

Supervisor: Keith Olsen Phone: x415 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Role/Purpose of position within the organization: To assist regular Housekeeping Staff with general cleaning tasks to ensure cleanliness of the campus during the academic year when the workload is the heaviest.

Job Description: To assist regular Housekeeping Staff with general cleaning tasks. Duties include: wet-mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, emptying trash, cleaning windows, dusting, sweeping floors, cleaning desks and tables.

Rate of pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Ability to follow instructions and be at work when scheduled.

Instructor Assistant - Agriculture

Classification: Work Study – Instructor Assistant for Agriculture

Name & Address of Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Agriculture Department

Location of Job: Agriculture Site, Office 101

Supervisor: Susannah Miller

Phone: x352

Purpose/Role of position within organization: To provide assistance to the Agriculture Department instructors.

Job Description: To provide assistance to instructor in the Agriculture Department. Duties include grading assignments, typing, filing, data entry, errands and other general office activities. Applicant should possess the ability to be a self-starter and complete work within a timeline.

Rate of Pay for Position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Basic knowledge in the areas of agriculture and Microsoft Office package including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Applicant should be detail oriented and possess good organizational skills.

Instructor Assistant - Biology

Classification: Work Study-Instructor Assistant

Name & Address of Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Biology

Location of Job: Instructional Center, Office 302

Supervisor: Mindy Skarda

Phone: x480

Purpose/Role of position within organization: To assist the Biology instructor with classroom set up and lab maintenance.

Job Description: To assist Biology instructor with classroom set up and laboratory maintenance. Duties include: checking papers, shredding papers, calculating assessment data and maintaining animal and plant specimens. Hours are flexible.

Rate of Pay for Position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Instructor will train the student in this position in all skills and processes necessary to complete the job. The individual best suited for this position should have a willingness to learn, good organization skills, time management skills, reliability and trustworthiness.

Instructor Assistant - Business Department

Classification: Work Study – Instructor Assistant for Business

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Business Department

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 201B

Supervisor: Barb Brown

Phone: x433

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To provide assistance to the Business Department instructors.

Job Description: To provide assistance to instructor in the Business Department. Duties include grading assignments, typing, filing, data entry, errands and other general office activities. Applicant should possess the ability to be a self-starter and complete work within a timeline.

Rate of Pay for the position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Basic knowledge in the areas of accounting and Microsoft Office package including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Applicant should be detail oriented and possess good organizational skills.

Instructor Assistant - English/Speech

Classification: Work Study – Instructor Assistant for the English Department

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: English/Speech

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 805

Supervisor: Dawn Esser

Phone: x442

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To provide assistance to the Instructors in the English/Speech department.

Job Description: To provide assistance to the instructors in the English Department. Duties include: checking papers, making copies, word processing and researching.

Rate of Pay for the Position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Completion of Speech and Composition I. Must be dependable; possess word processing skills and experience using copy machine.

Instructor Assistant - Office Systems Technology

Classification: Work Study – Instructor Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Office Systems Technology

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 203D

Supervisor: Tom Borland Phone: x419

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To help provide assistance to the Office Systems Technology instructors in various capacities

Job Description: Provide support to Office Systems Technology instructors. Duties include grading papers, keyboarding, proofreading, and running copies.

Rate of Pay for the position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Must possess strong knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, excellent proofreading skills and problem-solving skills. Student must have the ability to be flexible and work independently. Preference for successful completion of CSC110-Introduction to Computers. Confidentiality and professionalism must be maintained.

Instrument Storage Room Maintenance

Classification: Work Study – Instrument Storage Room Maintenance Student

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the instrumental department by maintaining the instrument storage room for the Music Department

Job Description: Responsible for maintaining the instrument storage room for the Music Department. Duties include: overseeing checkouts of school instruments, monitoring inventory of instruments, arranging for necessary instrument repair and maintaining tidiness of storage room.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: None

I.T. Technician

Position Code: PROITTECH

Reports To: Director of Information Technology

General Nature and Purpose of Work: Will provide management and technical support for the computers and servers as needed. Will work with web pages as assigned from the web committee. Communicates with the Director of IT routinely regarding work priorities.

Qualifications: Training in computer science, information technology or a related field required. General computer installation, maintenance and repair experience for hardware & software. Individual will be expected to have knowledge of graphic design, HTML coding, CSS, XML, Dreamweaver, and Adobe PhotoShop.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Contact for PC hardware problems and setups.
Installation and record keeping of software.
Installation of license packs on the NT network.
Train and support instructors using NT network.
Monitor NT network resources.
PC Instructional user support, technical support and trouble shooting.
Assists in managing Cisco Firesight system.
Assists in managing Aruba wireless network.
Assists in managing vSphere web client.
Assist in managing student accounts for classes, Internet, and E-Mail.
Assist in maintaining and changing telephone database.
Edit department pages and upload to server.
Check links for accuracy.
Works on web page(s) as assigned by the web committee.
Other duties as assigned (some night and weekend work required).

Rate of Pay for Position: $8.50 per hour

Keyboard Lab Monitor

Classification: Work Study – Keyboard Lab Monitor

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by overseeing the care and function of the piano lab

Job Description: Responsible for overseeing overall condition of piano lab. Duties include: ensuring all keyboards and corresponding equipment (pedals, headphones, etc.) are in working order, reporting any defective equipment to the appropriate person, maintaining tidiness of lab.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Knowledge of keyboard and piano equipment

Lifeguard

Classification: Part-time

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southern Prairie YMCA, 1201 W. Townline, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Community Service

Location of Job: Aquatics Program - Pool Area of the YMCA

Supervisor: Dana Dodge

Phone: 641.782.9622

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and the surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes safety and engagement in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures.

Job Description:

Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
Maintains effective relationship with the members, participants, and other staff.
Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the State Health Department code.
Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
Perform chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action.
Attends all staff, meetings and training as required.

Rate of Pay for Position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Minimum age of 15. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid or the willingness to obtain them. Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding or obtain certification within 60 days of hire. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Physical Demand:

Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
Must be able to remain alert.
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.

Live Sound Reinforcement Crew Member

Classification: Work Study – Live Sound Reinforcement Crew Member

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by overseeing the care and function of the sound system.

Job Description: Responsible for sound system used in rehearsal, concerts and tours. Duties include: setting-up and tearing down sound equipment, maintaining and storing sound system.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Adequate knowledge of sound reinforcements

Mass Mailing Crew Member

Classification: Work Study – Mass Mailing Crew Member

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department with supervising and overseeing mass mailing projects.

Job Description: To oversee mass mailing projects. Duties include: stuffing, folding, sealing, addressing, and bulk mailing publications.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: None

Men’s Basketball Manager

Classification: Work Study – Student Manager

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Athletics/Men’s Basketball

Location of Job: Student Center - Gym

Supervisor: Todd Lorensen

Phone: x459

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Men’s Basketball Program in day to day operations

Job Description: To perform functions such as laundry, filming, passing, sweeping the floor, and other duties as needed to assist program.

Rate of Pay for the position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Manager should be willing to work morning, evening, and weekend hours. Light amounts of lifting and activity may be beneficial.

Newsletter Editor

Classification: Work Study – Newsletter Editor

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by managing the publication of the departmental newsletter.

Job Description: To manage the publication of Music Department newsletter. Duties include: organizing information, writing stories, and editing the periodical that goes out to prospects. Student will also be responsible for printing duties.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Minimal journalist experience desired.

Office Assistant - Admissions

Classification: Work Study – Office Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Admissions

Location of Job: Administration Center Building – Admissions Department

Supervisor: Caitlyn Maitlen

Phone: x453

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To provide assistance for the admissions office to help in the recruiting effort as well as providing excellent customer service.

Job Description: To provide assistance for the admissions office; assist the student services staff with various duties including, but not limited to: answering telephones; assisting people with questions both on the phone and in-person; assisting with mailings, projects, and special events; creating letters, documents and flyers; entering prospect information; building student files along with filing; and other duties as assigned.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Student must be enrolled full-time; able to work independently; possess good communication and customer service skills; ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ability to use copy machine, fax machine and phone. Student must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Office Assistant - Adult and Continuing Education

Classification: Work Study

Employer: Southwestern Community College
1501 W Townline Street
Creston, IA 50801

Department: Adult and Continuing Education

Location: SWCC Performing Arts Center, Adult and Continuing Education office, Creston Campus

Supervisor: Kim Oaks, 641.782.1424
Business, Industry, and Workforce Preparation Coordinator

Purpose of Position: The purpose of this position is to assist Adult and Continuing Education staff (areas include emergency medical, long term and allied health, adult literacy, workforce preparation, and GAP/PACE) with clerical and support needs.

Duties of Position: Duties include: filing; copying; preparing Word and Excel documents; assisting coordinators in preparation for classes such as organizing and assembling class materials, setting up audiovisual aids, and preparing classrooms; compiling statistics and evaluations; assisting frontline staff, as needed, with general office duties which may include answering the phone, responding to customer and visitor inquiries, entering data in computer system, preparing bulk mail items; and other duties as needed to provide services to students and programs.

Rate of Pay: $8.50 per hour
This position may be up to 20 hours per week. Work hours are dependent on eligibility of the student and needs of the department.

Qualifications: Applicant should have general clerical knowledge including strong computer application with Microsoft Word and Excel. Publisher is helpful, but not required. Strong work ethic and good customer service is a must.

Office Assistant - Financial Aid

Classification: Work Study- Office Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Financial Aid

Location of Job: Administration Center Building – Financial Aid Department

Supervisor: Sarah Freestone

Phone: x455

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To provide office assistance to the Financial Aid Office.

Job Description: To provide office assistance for the Financial Aid Office; assist financial aid office staff with various duties involved with administering financial aid; answer telephones; take messages; assist callers with questions; assist students and parents at front counter; exhibit positive customer service; file; make photocopies; run errands; distribute items; match forms to files; mail correspondence; create letters in Microsoft Word using mail merge function; design, create and distribute flyers; compare reports for inconsistencies; data entry of information; ability to follow oral instructions, utilize effective oral communications when answering questions, complete projects independently, maintain confidentiality; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet a plus; ability to pay attention to detail and work in a team environment

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Student enrolled full-time in 2-year program; Able to work during summer and holiday breaks; Basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets; General keyboarding skills; Attention to detail and organized; Customer service experience a plus

Office Assistant - Institutional Advancement

Classification: Work Study – Office Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Institutional Advancement

Location of Job: Administration Center Building – Institutional Advancement Office

Supervisor: Beth Kulow & Caitlyn Maitlen Phone: x413 or x453

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: to assist the Institutional Advancement Office with marketing and fundraising efforts of the college.

Job Description: Student will assist with the marketing and fundraising efforts of the college. Tasks will include:

Maintenance & integration of alumni database
Assistance with clerical duties such as typing, filing, answering phones, etc.
Assistance with students as needed
Other duties as assigned.

Rate of Pay for the position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications:

Confidentiality is required
Good communication skills
Computer knowledge
Organizational skills

Office Assistant - Marketing

Classification: Work Study – Office Assistant

Name & Address of Student Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Marketing

Location of Job: Administration Center Building – Marketing Dept.

Supervisor: Terri Higgins Phone: x431

Role/Purpose within the organization: To assist with the marketing efforts of the college.

Job Description: Student will assist with the marketing efforts of the college.

Tasks will include: Assistance with clerical duties such as typing, filing, answering phones, etc. Assist with marketing tasks as needed, such as taking photos and writing/proofing articles. Assist with hosting events at the college for the marketing department. Assist students as needed. Provide feedback on marketing materials. Other duties as assigned

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications:
Confidentiality a must
Good communication skills
Computer knowledge
Organizational skills
Interest/experience in graphic design or desktop publishing

Office Assistant - Nursing

Classification: Work Study – Nursing Office Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Nursing

Location of Job: Allied Health & Science Center Building

Supervisor: Maureen Weaver or Julie Wallace

Phone: x343

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Nursing Department with various clerical and office duties. Providing excellent customer service to students and instructors who visit the Nursing Department office.

Job Description: The purpose of this position is to assist the Nursing Department members with various clerical and office duties. This person will work as directed by supervisor or by Nursing Department members when supervisor is out of the office; this student employee will be busy typing tests, filing, making copies, and running errands.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Candidate must be able to operate various office machines and possess basic computer skills. Must be organized, dependable and able to work with others.

Office Assistant - Osceola Center

Classification: Work Study – Office Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Osceola Center, 2520 College Drive, Osceola, IA 50213

Department: Osceola Center

Location of Job: 2520 College Drive, Osceola, IA 50213

Supervisor: Sue Stearns Phone: x523 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist in offering excellent customer service to students and instructors to the Osceola campus.

Job Description: Purpose of this position is to continuously offer excellent customer service to our students and instructors by meeting their copying/fax needs, handing out exams, answering incoming calls, giving hand-written receipts (if needed) and giving directions to rooms within our building. Other duties many include those given by the office manager such as filing and class schedule upkeep.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50

Qualifications: Highly organized, excellent communication skills and basic knowledge of office procedures.

Office Assistant - Physical Education

Classification: Work Study – Office Assistant for Physical Education Department

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Physical Education

Location of Job: Student Center

Supervisor: Todd Lorensen/Kenny Namanny

Phone: x459/x378

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Physical Education Department with various clerical/office duties.

Job Description: The purpose of this position is to assist the Physical Education Department members with various clerical and office duties. This person will work as directed by supervisor; this student employee will be busy, filing, making copies, grading quizzes and assignments, entering grades and setting up labs.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Candidate must be able to operate various office machines and possess basic computer skills. Candidate must be organized, dependable and able to work with others.

Office Assistant - Red Oak Center

Classification: Work Study – Office Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Red Oak Center

Location of Job: Red Oak Center

Supervisor: Kattie Lewis

Phone: 712.623.2541

Hours: 10 hours per week-Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7-9:30 a.m., Thursday 4-6:30 p.m. Other hours may be assigned if needed.

Job Description: To provide office support to the Red Oak Center Staff. Main duties include: greeting the public, students, and staff in the absence of the secretary and center director, answering phones, documenting and delivering messages, unlocking rooms, turning on and troubleshooting ICN and videoconference equipment, printing and delivering materials between the student and instructors, making copies, creating various documents, book sales and returns, proctoring tests, checking in and out STEM kits, updating STEM inventory lists, helping to organize STEM inventory, and helping with our yearly graduate survey. Additional duties as assigned.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50

Qualifications: Ability to interact well with instructors, students, staff and public. Good telephone and computer skills. Must be efficient with email and Microsoft Word. Flexible schedule and availability to fill in for staff absences with little notice. Ability to lift and maneuver large bins (25+ pounds) above and below head routinely.

Office Assistant - The Learning Center

Classification: Work Study – Office Assistant – Part-time Hourly

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: The Learning Center, 1715 W. Prairie Street, Suite A, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Administrative - Community Service

Location of Job: The Learning Center

Supervisor: Kathy Ralston

Phone: 641.782.3849

Hours: Initial point of contact for families seeking services at TLC.

Job Description: Greet and check-in clients, notifying staff of arrival. Ensure smooth transitions as clients arrive and leave. Accept payment and provide receipts. Prepare daily deposit. Assist staff in daily preparations for student services. Assist in coordinating activities & work at TLC to provide a positive and pleasant environment.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50

Qualifications: Computer skills including Word and Excel. Knowledge of office equipment. Strong customer service abilities. Phone skills.

Office Assistant/Tutor

Department: Mathematics

Job Description: To assist instructors in the Mathematics Department. Duties include: tutoring math in tutoring lab, leading pre-test study groups in tutoring lab, copying materials, filing, and other errands.

Qualifications: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel and general computer literacy. History of above average math skills with successful completion of at least intermediate algebra. Good interpersonal skills. Patient, reliable, accountable, and possessing unquestionable integrity.

Contact: Deb Roberts

Phone: 641.782.1498

Office Assistant for Operations, Women’s Basketball

Classification: Work Study – Office Assistant for Operations

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Athletics – Women’s Basketball

Location of Job: Women’s Basketball Coach/Assistant Coach Office

Supervisor: Addae Houston/Morgan Knorr

Phone: 641.782.1366 or 816.273.8130

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Coach and Assistant Coach of the Women’s Basketball team with various clerical and office duties as assigned.

Job Description: To assist the Head or Assistant Women’s Basketball staff with all phases of day to day operations of the program. This includes but is not limited to: day to day operations, assistance with practice/game preparations, travel, media relations, and performing office duties as assigned.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50

Qualifications: Must possess excellent computer and office skills, effective oral and written communication skills, and attention to details is critical.

Peer Tutor/Mentor

Job Title: Peer Tutor/Mentor

Classification: Work study/ Regular Part-Time

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W. Townline St., Creston, IA 50801

Department: Student Support Services – Trio

Job Location: Instructional Building, 2nd Floor above library

Supervisor: Addae Houston Phone: x366 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Rates of Pay: $8.50- $10.50 per hour (based upon need and experience of tutor)

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: Tutor individuals or small groups of students, helping them to become more independent, confident and self-directed learners.

Job Description:

Attend initial training session and periodic meetings given by SSS Tutoring Coordinator to increase competency in working with students. Attend initial training session and periodic meetings in regard to the SSS Mentoring program. Attend all SSS Mentoring activities and outings.
Assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities. Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
Establish and maintain rapport with the students.
Be responsible for maintaining records on each student who is being tutored.
Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying. Help students develop self-confidence, raise self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work.
Assist students in utilizing campus resources and/or getting connected to a variety of groups/activities on campus – upon request (mentoring). Help students develop a positive social connection while adjusting successfully to SWCC.
Be confidential in any/all communications had with students – both face to face and on the phone.
Complete assigned tutoring reminder phone calls and/or phone calls made to set up meetings with students in the mentoring program.
Assist in general office work study tasks – as needed – such as creating bulletin boards, making copies, answering phone calls, etc.

Qualifications:

Tutor must earn a 3.0 (and “A” or a “B”) or better in the course they wish to tutor.
They must also receive a faculty recommendation for each course that he/she plans to tutor. (unless the course was taken online or the instructor is no longer a SWCC employee)
Tutors must also:
- Demonstrate an ability to quickly establish rapport & communicate well with students
- Have good attendance; be punctual; model successful student behavior. Attend initial training session (paid).

Phi Theta Kappa Assistant

Department: Phi Theta Kappa/ Math/Sociology

Location: Creston campus (possible areas: IC 815, 813, LRC)

Supervisor(s): Justin Mann & Jody Nedley-Newcomb

Phone: Justin-641.782.1485; Jody-641.782.1429

Purpose/Role: Clerical support for Phi Theta Kappa, Mann & Newcomb

Duties/Responsibilities:

Prepare invitations (mailings) to perspective members
General receptionist; perform duties such as data entry, copying, scanning, and managing office supplies/inventory.
Provides support for various events and workshops such as orientation tabling events, expos, induction ceremonies, member campaign drives, etc.
Performs any other duties as needed on the college campus during office hours such as typing documents, filing, etc.

Rate of Pay: $8.50 per hour (50 hr max for school year; approximately 25 hrs per semester)

General Qualifications:

Phi Theta Kappa member preferred (or eligible to be PTK member)
Word software proficient; some experience with Excel
Physically capable of folding letters, stuffing envelopes

Piano Maintenance

Classification: Work Study – Piano Maintenance

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To ensure that all acoustic pianos are in good playing condition.

Job Description: This position requires checking the pianos on a regular basis to make sure that they are in tune and that water is being added to pianos when necessary. Also, making sure that the pedals are functioning properly and making a note of any condition problems.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: None

Promotional Materials Coordinator

Classification: Work Study – Promotional Materials Coordinator

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by managing all the promotional materials for the department

Job Description: To manage all promotional materials for the Music Department. Duties include: displaying and distributing videos, CDs, and literature at all music performances; keeping promotional materials updated; managing inventory of promotional materials.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: None

Prospective Student Liaison

Classification: Work Study – Prospective Student Liaison

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by overseeing the welcoming of all prospective Music students to campus.

Job Description: To welcome prospective-music students during campus visit to Southwestern. Duties include: assisting them with class locations for classroom visits, setting up tours of the Music Department, helping them become familiar with the Creston area.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Warm and friendly person

Recital Hall Maintenance

Classification: Work Study – Recital Hall Maintenance

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of the recital hall.

Job Description: To maintain the recital hall within the Music Department. Duties include: keeping area clean and tidy, keeping equipment and furniture in order, and setting-up and tearing down equipment between rehearsals.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: None

Reading Tutor

Classification: Work Study – Reading Tutor

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Community Service—America Reads

Location of Job: Creston Early Childhood Center/Creston Elementary School

Supervisor: Caitlyn Maitlen/Misty Johnston

Phone: x453 or x434

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To provide reading tutoring to elementary-aged children in the community.

Job Description: To provide reading tutoring to elementary-aged children in a Community Service setting or elementary school. Duties may include: reading to students, helping students learn to read, assisting students with reading homework, assisting teachers set-up activities related to reading, participating in such activities, helping with all family literacy activities.

Rate of Pay for the position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Student must be eligible for Federal Work-Study

Recording Studio Maintenance

Classification: Work Study – Recording Studio Maintenance

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of the recording studio area.

Job Description: To maintain the recording studio area. Duties include: keeping the studio immaculately clean and ensuring all recording equipment is returned to its proper storage place after each session.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: None

Recruiting Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Recruiting Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by assisting full-time faculty with recruiting activities.

Job Description: To assist full-time faculty with recruiting activities. Duties include: making a follow-up contact of prospective students; supplying prospects with a “current-student” perspective by making phone calls, sending letters, sending e-mails, etc.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Warm and friendly person

Safety Monitor

Classification: Work Study – Safety Monitor

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by helping ensure the safety of the music students by enforcing safety procedures.

Job Description: To ensure the safety of music students. Duties include: monitoring the music area in the early mornings on weekdays or during the weekend, supervise music students for safety purposes, and to prohibit any horseplay.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Very responsible person who has proven himself or herself to be trustworthy. Prefer a second or third-year student.

School Energy Administrative Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Community Service

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Location of Job: On SWCC campus (10-20 hours per week)

Supervisor: Julie Weisshaar Phone - 641.202.0949

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: Be an analytical thinker who researches and accurately enters energy usage, costs and improvements; solve mysteries; and provide organizational support for the nonprofit Energy Association of Iowa Schools (EAIS). Be the organization’s school energy social media guru. Be an independent worker who communicates regularly with the EAIS Executive Director regarding questions and work priorities. Tentative start date = July 9, 2018.

Job Description:

Request energy usage and cost data from utility companies
Enter energy usage, cost data, and energy conservation project in new EAIS online application/database
Manage and track files via Dropbox
Coordinate dates for Districtwide Energy Appraisal completions and visits, and finish preparation work accordingly
Track work, services and communications
Develop (write, edit and update) content for publication on www.energyais.org
Develop and share regular content on EAIS Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages
Assist in the administration of the Iowa School Energy Conference and webinars
Professionally communicate with School Energy Teams (superintendents, facility managers and business managers)
Maintain confidentiality at all times when handling school information and data
Perform other duties as assigned by the EAIS Executive Director

Rate of Pay for the position: $10.50 per hour

Qualifications: Strong organization, communication, problem-solving and computer/online skills. Ability to work independently and with supervision. Ability to use EXCEL and Microsoft Office suite. Detail-oriented. Desire to help schools save energy and improve their public facilities. Capacity to grow with a growing nonprofit organization. Must be able to pass background check. To learn more and to apply, contact Julie Weisshaar at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 641.202.0949.

School Radon Administrative Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Community Service

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Location of Job: On SWCC campus (10-20 hours per week)

Supervisor: Julie Weisshaar Phone - 641.202.0949

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: Help school districts prevent radon-induced lung cancer by providing organizational and administrative support to the nonprofit Energy Association of Iowa Schools (EAIS). Be the organization’s school radon social media guru. Be an independent worker who communicates regularly with the EAIS Executive Director regarding questions and work priorities. Tentative start date = September 4, 2018

Job Description:

Assist with the creation of personalized School Radon Mitigation Plans
Enter participant information and radon testing results data in new EAIS online application/database
Chart school radon testing results on floor plans and run final reports
Manage and track files via Dropbox
Track work, services and communications
Develop (write, edit and update) content for publication on www.energyais.org
Develop and share regular content on EAIS Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages
Assist in the administration of School Radon Training & Support System Kickoff Workshops
Professionally communicate with radon laboratory and School Radon Teams
Maintain confidentiality at all times when handling school information and data
Perform other duties as assigned by the EAIS Executive Director

Rate of Pay for the position: $10.50 per hour

Qualifications: Strong organization, communication, problem-solving and computer/online skills. Ability to work independently and with supervision. Ability to use EXCEL and Microsoft Office suite. Detail-oriented. Desire to help schools improve their public facilities and health through radon safety. Capacity to grow with a growing nonprofit organization. Must be able to pass background check. To learn more and to apply, contact Julie Weisshaar at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 641-202-0949.

Section Leaders

Classification: Work Study – Section Leaders

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by helping conduct sectional rehearsals for vocal and/or instrumental groups to help improve the students’ musical ability.

Job Description: To conduct sectional rehearsals for vocal groups and/or instrumental groups. Duties include: rehearsing old music, assisting in the learning of new music, preparing individual sections for performances.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Accomplished pianist and respected leader.

Student Accounts Filing Clerk

Classification: Work Study – Office Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Business Office

Location of Job: Administration Center Building – Accounts Payable Office

Supervisor: Betty Spangler

Phone: x328

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Accounts Filing clerk with daily activities to ensure that business office functions run smoothly.

Job Description: To assist Student Accounts Filing Clerk with daily activities. Duties include keeping up-to-date organized files on each student; organizing papers and preparing them to be filed; making new file folders when needed; removing, boxing and labeling old files at year-end; purging and transferring files to other locations based on student status; moving and lifting boxes.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Ability to keep all information confidential, file alphabetically and work the hours awarded. Must be punctual and able to lift 20-30 lbs.

Student Activities Coordinator

Classification: Work Study – Student Activities Coordinator

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by helping organize and schedule social functions for music students to help foster camaraderie amongst the department and students.

Job Description: To organize and schedule social functions for the music students. Duties include: planning and executing activities such as picnics, skating, bowling, and attending concerts in Des Moines, Omaha, and Kansas City.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: None

Student Alumni Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Student Alumni Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by assisting full-time faculty update and maintain records of music graduates.

Job Description: To assist full-time faculty with keeping current records of graduates. Duties include: contacting alumni for contributions, data entering alumni information in a database, sending out newsletters, chronological prioritizing, etc.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: None

Tour Manager

Classification: Work Study – Tour Manager

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by helping to organize and oversee the logistics of all the tours that the Music Department schedules.

Job Description: Organize and oversee the logistical responsibilities for the Music Department’s tour. Duties include: acting as a liaison with sponsors, mapping out mileage, getting directions, collecting fees, sending pre- and post- letters, etc.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: None

Tutor - Osceola Center

Classification: Work Study – General Tutor

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Osceola Center

Location of Job: 2520 College Drive, Osceola, IA 50213

Supervisor: Sue Stearns Phone: x523 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To meet with students to assist with general class work. Providing tutoring services to the center for general course content.

Job Description: Meet with student on a regular basis to assist with general class work. Duties include: arranging tutoring schedule with student; assisting student with assignments; assisting student with test preparation; helping student with time management and organization skills; managing tutoring hours; recording tutoring sessions with students (date/time); reporting any concerns to Center Director.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50

Qualifications: Recommendation by instructor. Potential tutors must demonstrate mastery of the material if the instructor does not know the applicants. Mastery may be demonstrated by ACT scores or COMPASS scores, previous completion of the course with a grade of B or higher, or completion of a more advanced course in the same subject with a grade of a B or higher.

Tutor - Music

Classification: Work Study – Tutor

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To give assistance to students who need help academically.

Job Description: This position requires the worker to be available in person to assist students that have questions related to class work within the music area.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Candidate must have passed the level of classes they are tutoring with at least a 3.0 GPA.

Tutor - Red Oak Center

Classification: Work Study – Tutor

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Red Oak Center, 2300 North 4th Street, Red Oak, IA 51566

Department: Red Oak Center

Location of Job: Red Oak Center

Supervisor: Kattie Lewis

Phone: 712.623.2541

Job Description:Provide tutoring for 2-3 hours per week per course. Hours determined by mutual agreement. Refer to HR 10 Procedure for further information.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications:Recommendation of the instructor. Tutor will have completed or be enrolled in the class for which he/she tutors. Refer to HR 10 Procedure for further information.

Videographer

Classification: Work Study - Videographer

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by assisting in the recording of all public music events performed by the Music Department.

Job Description: To record all public music events for the Music Department. Duties include: checking out the video camera from the library, recording all public music events involving Southwestern Music students, and dubbing performances onto additional videotapes.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: None

Vocal Jazz Festival Assistant

Classification: Work Study – Vocal Jazz Festival Assistant

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Music

Location of Job: Instructional Center Building, Office 526

Supervisor: Lucas Mattson

Phone: x479

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Music Department by assisting faculty with the organization of jazz festival events.

Job Description: To assist faculty with organizing the jazz festival events. Duties include: work processing and acting as a liaison with festival participants and participating schools.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of computers preferred.

Welding Shop Helper

Classification: Work Study – Welding Shop Helper

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Welding

Location of Job: Welding Shop – Tech 1 Building

Supervisor: Micah Elefson

Phone: x312

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Welding Instructor with tasks that may be required to help keep the shop running safely and efficiently.

Job Description: To assist the Welding Instructor with tasks around the welding shop such as cutting and preparing material for future classes, cleaning and maintaining shop as needed, helping to keep track of consumables to see when more may be needed, cleaning and maintaining equipment as needed.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Knowledge in the use of and keeping operational, shop equipment including welders, band saws, drill press, iron worker, plate shear, angle grinders, bench grinders, etc. Knowledge of and practices shop safety while in the shop setting.

Women’s Basketball Manager

Classification: Work Study – Student Manager

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: Athletics

Location of Job: Student Center - Gym

Supervisor: Morgan Knorr

Phone: 816.273.8130

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the Women’s Basketball Team by managing the clock during practice and filming practices and games.

Job Description: To manage the clock during practices according to the practice plan and film specific practices and games

Rate of Pay for the position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Should be able to attend most practices and games.

Writing Center Tutor

Classification: Work Study – Writing Center Tutor

Name & Address of Student’s Employer: Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

Department: English

Location of Job: Instructional Center

Supervisor: Kelly Franklin

Phone: x533 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Purpose/Role of position within the organization: To assist the professors within the English Department to help fellow students improve their writing style.

Job Description: To assist professors within the English Department. Work one-on-one with writers needing assistance.

Rate of Pay for position: $8.50 per hour

Qualifications: Must have a firm understanding of the mechanics of writing. Must be able to have positive interaction with students, faculty and other constituents who utilize the Writing Center. The job is hands-on and requires the

to have conversations with those who request assistance and to be equipped to facilitate the exact needs of the student to help resolve their writing concerns.