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East Stroudsburg University
Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 422-2800
(570) 422-2850 (Fax)
1-800-378-6732 (Toll-free)
Title IV Code: 003320

Associate Director
Financial Aid
Phyllis Swinson
enrollmentservices@
po-box.esu.edu
(570)422-2820

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Accounting Office Assistant – SAA

Responsibilities:

Reports to SAA Accounting Manager. Work schedule approximately 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
  1. File vouchers and other paper as required.
  2. Accept deposits and complete deposit transactions.
  3. Deliver petty cash as needed to SAA auxiliary operations.
  4. Answer phones and operates copy machines, fax and other office equipment.
  5. Input data into computer system.
  6. Perform monthly bank reconciliation, sort checks and file in numerical number.
  7. Sort and file deposit slips.
  8. Other office duties as assigned by supervisor.
Animal Care Taker

Responsibilities:
  1. Feed and water animals.
  2. Clean animal cages.
  3. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Confidence with animals.
  2. Maintaining regular schedule.
  3. Ability to follow directions.
Office of Disability Services:
Assistant Technology Aide

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

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

Art Gallery Monitor
Responsibilities:
  1. Monitor the Art Gallery during the hours it is open to the public.
  2. Act as a receptionist in the Gallery.
  3. Assist with the supervision of events related to the Gallery.
  4. Assist in the installation and removal of exhibits in the Gallery.
  5. Assist in the preparation of publicity materials for general distribution.
  6. Other duties and responsibilities may be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Responsibility
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
Assistant PSI Program Developer

Responsibilities:
  1. To assist the faculty member is in charge in determining the appropriateness and clarity of faculty-developed instructional materials for the PSI Programs.
  2. To assist the faculty member in charge in the reproduction, collation, cataloging and general clerical responsibilities required to maintain a smooth operation of the PSI Program.
  3. Other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required of this student job position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Thorough knowledge of subject material for which program is being developed.
  2. Technical abilities necessary to communicate orally and in writing.
  3. Ability to work with others.
  4. Dependability
  5. Punctuality
  6. Ability to follow directions
Athletic Aide

Responsibilities:
  1. Perform office duties and/or game management responsibilities and/or weight room supervision for the athletic department under the direct supervision of a coach, secretary or faculty coordinator.
  2. Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

    1. care of equipment
    2. typing, computer use
    3. attendance at contests and practice sessions
    4. keep various statistical records
    5. ticket sales
    6. set-up and clean up athletic facilities
    7. other duties as may be reasonably required of this position
    8. answering the telephone
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Sincere interest in sports and athletics
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
  4. Ability to follow directions
*This position will generally require weekend and evening hours and may require hours of work outside the regular calendar, such as during semester and spring vacations.

Athletic Statistician

Responsibilities:
  1. Keep statistics at athletic events.
  2. Total statistics at the end of a contest for game reports.
  3. Keep up to date statistical totals for individuals and teams.
  4. Prepare statistical forms for conference and national organizations.
  5. Phone in statistical reports to conference office.
  6. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Interest in and/or knowledge of sports of football, basketball, baseball, softball, and wrestling.
  2. Ability to do basic mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
  3. Ability to use a calculator and/or computer.
  4. Ability to follow directions and to read and understand statistical rules for various sports.
  5. Readable handwriting
  6. Dependability
  7. Punctuality
  8. Willingness to regularly work evenings and weekends at athletic events.
Audio-Visual Equipment Operator

Responsibilities:
  1. Deliver, set up, run and generally oversee audio/visual equipment needed by faculty members.
  2. Maintenance and light servicing of A/V sign out equipment.
  3. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Ability to successfully handle audio/visual equipment.
  2. Dependability.
  3. Punctuality.
  4. Ability to follow directions.
Band Assistant

Responsibilities:
  1. Assists the Director with the cataloging of records, filing of music and compiling of folders for performing ensembles.
  2. Assists in the maintenance of band program records.
  3. Assists in the preparation and execution of band performances.
  4. Assists in the care, transportation and storage of instruments and other band equipment.
Skills/Traits Suggested:
  1. Dependability
  2. Punctuality
  3. General interest in music
  4. Responsibility
  5. Ability to follow directions.
  6. Valid PA driver's license
  7. Availability: Must be able to schedule work hours to meet the needs of the University Band Program.
Business Office Assistant

Responsibilities:
  1. Assists in the writing of public relations articles for the sports programs.
  2. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Some newspaper background.
  2. Good English and spelling.
  3. Dependability
  4. Punctuality
  5. Ability to follow directions.
  6. Willingness to regularly work evening weekends at athletic events.
Caretaker's Assistant

Responsibilities:
  1. General maintenance and upkeep of Stony Acres, Inc. grounds and buildings.
  2. General care, cleaning and repairing of camping and recreational equipment.
  3. Other related duties as may be reasonably required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Caretaker's Assistant must provide his/her own transportation to Stony Acres. (Round trip distance from ESU to Stony Acres is approximately 10 miles.)
  2. Ability to carry out physical tasks.
  3. Desire to work outdoors.
  4. General knowledge of maintenance and operation of equipment. Example: chain saw, tractor, weed eater and lawn mower
  5. Dependability
  6. Sense of responsibility.
  7. Ability to follow directions.
  8. Ability to initiate work projects related to operation of Stony Acres.
  9. Experience in carpentry, electrical work and mechanics helpful, but not necessary.
Carpenter's Helper

Responsibilities:
  1. Assist Carpenter in carpentry projects.
  2. Assist Carpenter in maintenance work on campus.
  3. Help carry lumber and carpentry supplies.
  4. Assist and do minor repairs to doors, windows, etc.
  5. Assist in installation of ceiling tile.
  6. Assist in minor repairs to roofs of campus buildings.
  7. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Ability to use small hand tools common to Carpenters.
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
  4. Ability to follow directions.
Child Care Aide

Responsibilities:
  1. Supervision of children in Center and outdoors.
  2. Work with children in small groups and individually.
  3. Prepare snacks.
  4. Take inventory of supplies.
  5. Clean and maintain the Center.
  6. Type
  7. File
  8. Xerox
  9. Update bulletin board
  10. Run errands
  11. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Interest in working with children.
  2. Initiative
  3. Enthusiasm
  4. Sense of responsibility
  5. Dependability
  6. Punctuality
  7. Ability to follow directions
  8. Accurate typing skills
Choir Assistant

Responsibilities:
  1. Assists instructors with the cataloging of records, filing or music and compiling of folders for performing ensembles.
  2. Assists with concerts.
  3. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Dependability
  2. Punctuality
  3. Ability to follow directions
Clerk

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

Responsibilities:
  1. Typing
  2. Answering telephones
  3. Filing
  4. Duplicating and copying
  5. Assist in greeting visitors
  6. Assembling materials
  7. Work related errands
  8. Data entry/access
  9. Sort and distribute the mail
  10. Assist with office reports
  11. Assist staff with projects
  12. Update bulletin board
  13. Stock office supplies
  14. Mailings (sort, fold, stuff)
  15. Shredding
  16. Other duties as may be reasonably required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Responsibility
  2. Punctuality
  3. Courteous
  4. Accurate
  5. Confidential
  6. Ability to follow directions
Computer Assistant — Administrative

Responsibilities:
  1. Some clerical duties — General office in nature
  2. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Dependability
  2. Punctuality
  3. Ability to follow directions
Computer Assistant — Political Science Dept.

Responsibilities:
  1. Entering data into computer
  2. Using statistical packages to analyze data including:
    1. Minitab
    2. Quatro Pro
    3. SAS
  3. Assisting professors in setting up student data sets by:
    1. formatting disks
    2. editing and copying handouts with directions for students
    3. assisting students at computers while professors direct them in data entry or analysis procedures
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Familiarity with data entry and using statistical packages on PC's. (Training will be provided.)
  2. Ability to interact with others and communicate intelligibly.
  3. Familiarity with PC's and the ability to follow written directions on using computers for data entry and analysis.
Computer Programmer Assistant

Responsibilities:
  1. Write and document computer programs as directed.
  2. Assist students using the computer with problems they may encounter.
  3. Other duties may be reasonably required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Programming experience or a willingness to learn how to program.
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
  4. Ability to follow directions
Counseling Office Aid

Responsibilities:
  1. Accountability; shall be directly accountable to one of the professional counseling staff members. The supervision of counseling office aide's shall be alternated between the professional counselors yearly.
  2. Office duties; to perform general clerical duties related to the functioning of the counseling office.
  3. Outreach; to locate students on campus for the purpose of immediate counseling business and direct them to the counseling office or to other areas as indicated by the professional counselor advisor.
  4. Counseling; to provide assistance with individual students as directed by the counselor.
  5. In-Service training; to attend peer counselor in-training sessions in order to enhance counseling skills and to gain up-to-date information and knowledge of the counseling program.
  6. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Demonstrated, by previous employment:
    1. Dependability
    2. Ability to work responsibly and confidentially with others
    3. Punctuality
Custodial Assistant

Responsibilities:
  1. Sweeping and dusting
  2. Emptying waste containers
  3. Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of building equipment
  4. Other duties may reasonably be required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Ability to follow directions
Data and Telephone Installer

Responsibilities:
  1. Installation of all types of equipment used in telephone, data network, cable television and all other types of low voltage systems on campus.
  2. Installation of high-speed data network cable in accordance with applicable standards.
  3. Installation of new protective raceway systems, cable management systems and data networking support equipment for communication and data wiring
  4. Installation and termination of co-axial cable for television and data networks.
  5. Ability to install and construct cable management systems.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Familiarity with above mentioned systems.
  2. Familiarity with use of hand tools and small power tools.
  3. Dependability
  4. Punctuality
  5. Ability to follow directions
Electrical Assistance / Theatre

Responsibilities:
  1. Assist Technical Director in maintaining stage lights.
  2. Assist in installation and hook-up of lights for stage productions.
  3. Assist in running of light board during productions.
  4. Do general clean-up work in theaters when not working lights or assisting in the shop.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Knowledge of electricity would be helpful, but not necessary.
  2. An interest in theater.
  3. Ability to follow directions and then take initiative to finish the job.
  4. No fear of heights
  5. Dependability
  6. Punctuality
  7. Interest in learning
  8. Flexibility in scheduling, with evening and weekend work during the run of productions (2 a semester). Thus, many hours can be worked in a concentrated period of time.
Electronic Equipment Operator

Responsibilities:
  1. Working with electronic equipment, including voltmeters, ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Basic knowledge as required for Videotape Technician.
  2. Familiarity with the use of soldering irons and hand tools.
  3. Dependability
  4. Punctuality
  5. Ability to follow directions.
Engineer's Assistant

Responsibilities:
  1. Drafting sketches and drawings of campus projects.
  2. Filing
  3. Calculations for energy
  4. Other duties as may be reasonably required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Drafting skills
  2. Math skills
  3. Dependability
  4. Punctuality
  5. Ability to follow directions
Equipment Custodian

Responsibilities:
  1. Preparation of athletic equipment for athletic events under direct supervision of the Athletic Department Equipment Personnel.
  2. Supervision of students using facilities to maintain safety standards.
  3. Cleaning and maintaining of area and equipment.
  4. Other duties may be reasonably required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Dependability
  2. Punctuality
  3. Ability to follow directions
Film Projectionist

Responsibilities:
  1. Set up, run and generally oversee the equipment needed for the courses, "Art and History of the Film" and "Intro to Film Study."
  2. Other duties may be reasonably required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Ability to successfully handle film machinery.
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
  4. Ability to follow directions
Fine and Performing Arts Center:
Audio / Visual Lab Monitor

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

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

Responsibilities:
  1. Work with graphics facility and equipment and software, Desktop Publisher, lamenting, paste-up and poster boards.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Some computer experience
  2. Media or Computer background
  3. Dependability
  4. Punctuality
  5. Ability to follow directions
General Office Aid

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

Responsibilities:
  1. Assist in writing publicity materials
  2. Conduct interviews with faculty, staff and students to gain information to be used for publicity
  3. Develop publicity materials
  4. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Journalistic writing ability
  2. Interest in journalism
  3. Dependability and Responsibility
  4. Accuracy
  5. Ability to follow directions
  6. Willingness to regularly work evenings and weekends at athletic events
Information Desk/Office Help

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

The Student Fire Marshall will assist the Health and Safety Specialist in carrying out the following duties:
  1. Conducts visual inspections of portable fire extinguisher units as assigned, noting conditions on report, as well as signing inspection tags. Inspections will include reading as well as programming with the hand-held portable barcode reader/scanner. Work requires occasional lifting, entering mechanical areas and climbing ladders to inspect extinguisher units.
  2. Conducts visual inspections of fire hose racks as assigned, noting conditions on report, as well as signing inspection tags. Inspections will include reading as well as programming with the hand-held portable barcode reader/scanner.
  3. Conducts visual inspections of campus-wide fire safety equipment, which includes, but is not limited to, fire extinguishers, fire alarm devices, exit doors, exit lights, emergency doors, emergency door alarms, fire hoses, standpipes, emergency generators, and emergency phones. Inspections will employ the use of barcode reader/scanner to read as well as input data.
  4. Assists staff employer in preparing medical and hazardous waste for disposal. This includes inventorying, collecting, and distributing sharp containers to various campus and laboratory locations.
  5. Assists staff employer in maintaining Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS's) in all locations. This may involve inputting information into a computer using a scan or and/or by data entry. Familiarity with computer software date base and spreadsheet programs is desired.
  6. Assists staff employer in preparation of training on fire safety and use of extinguishers for faculty, staff and student resident advisors.
  7. Conducts inspections of Residence Hall and other campus first aid kits.
  8. Assists staff employer with conducting employee and student fire drills.
  9. Assists staff employer with Safe Kids Day Fair activities. This usually occurs during the first Saturday of May each year.
  10. Conducts visual inspections and does testing of all campus emergency phones. Inspections will include reading as well as programming with the hand-held portable barcode reader/scanner.
  11. Knowledge of firefighting, first aid, and/or fire equipment preferred.
  12. Must be honest, hardworking and have a clean police record.
  13. Must be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds and climbing ladders up to 10 feet.
  14. Performs other related duties as assigned by staff employer.
Laboratory Assistant

Responsibilities:
  1. Prepare for, set up, assist with and/or clean up after laboratory presentations
  2. Paperwork (including filing, duplicating and xeroxing, etc.)
  3. Other duties as may be reasonably required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Successful completion of those courses to be assisted
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
  4. Ability to follow directions
Laboratory Assistant — Greenhouse

Responsibilities:
  1. Planting botanical materials for courses and research.
  2. Watering
  3. Cleaning of greenhouse, pots, etc
  4. Paperwork (including filing, duplicating, xeroxing, etc.)
  5. Preparing, cataloging and computer cataloging of herbarium specimens.
  6. Delivery and maintenance of potted plants for various campus facilities.
  7. Maintenance of fresh water aquaria.
  8. Other duties as may be reasonably required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. An interest in plant life or general biology
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
  4. Ability to follow directions
Laboratory, Field and Maintenance Assistant

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

Responsibilities:
  1. Mowing and trimming grass.
  2. Snow removal
  3. Sweeping sidewalks
  4. Raking leaves
  5. Picking up refuse
  6. Delivering material to buildings
  7. Moving furniture
  8. Other duties may be reasonably required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Dependability
  2. Punctuality
  3. Ability to follow directions
Laborer Supervisor

Responsibilities:
  1. Work with and generally supervise other student workers in such tasks as:
    1. Mowing and trimming grass
    2. Snow removal
    3. Sweeping sidewalks
    4. Raking leaves
    5. Picking up refuse
    6. Delivering material to buildings
    7. Moving furniture
  2. Other duties may be reasonably required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Demonstrated by previous employment:
    1. Ability to work with and direct others
    2. Good judgment
    3. Dependability
    4. Punctuality
    5. Ability to follow directions
Language Laboratory Assistant

Responsibilities:
  1. Assist students in the use of the language lab; distribute language tapes and monitor students while in the lab
  2. Assist in the production of foreign language tapes and/or set up of equipment for such production.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Dependability
  2. Punctuality
  3. Ability to follow directions
Library Assistant

Responsibilities:
  1. Desk duty
  2. In charge of checking material in and out
  3. Shelving materials
  4. Shelf reading
  5. Shifting
  6. Searching for lost and overdue material
  7. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Dependability
  2. Punctuality
  3. Ability to follow directions
  4. Ability to interact well with the public
  5. Willingness to learn an automated library system
Lifeguard

Responsibilities:
  1. Perform duties for recreational swimming
  2. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Current Lifeguard Training Certificate
  2. Current CPR and Standard First Aid Certificate
  3. Dependability
  4. Punctuality
Mocktails Pub Worker

Responsibilities:

Reports to Mocktails Pub Supervisor and/or Associate Director Student Activities. Work schedule typically ten hours per week, afternoon, and evenings. Worker should be able to lift 40 pounds.
  1. Perform cash sales and register transactions. Reconcile register receipts.
  2. Assist with set up/clean up of bar and bar supplies
  3. Perform inventory and restock supplies
  4. Assist with set up of sound and television equipment
  5. Perform minor food preparation
  6. Mix and serve various beverages
  7. Perform waiter/waitress duties as needed.
  8. Assist with room set up and clean up
  9. Distribute advertising material on campus
  10. Provide general supervision of the room and activities being held
  11. Assist supervisor with other duties as assigned.
Mail Clerk

Responsibilities:
  1. Sort and distribute mail.
  2. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Dependability
  2. Punctuality
  3. Ability to follow directions
Music Department Librarian

Responsibilities:
  1. Assist instructor with the cataloging of records, filing of music, and compiling of folders for ensembles.
  2. Assist with set-ups for classes and concerts.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Light typing skills
  2. Punctuality
  3. Ability to follow directions
  4. Availability: must be able to schedule hours to meet departmental needs
Note taker

Responsibilities:
  1. Take clear, comprehensive notes from each class.
  2. Be willing to photocopy notes after each class and supply them to the student for whom they are taking the notes.
  3. Attend all class sessions.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Note takers must be currently enrolled in the same class as the student who requests the service.
  2. Possess a thorough understanding of the subject
  3. Have legible handwriting or printing.
Note: Note takers will be paid on an hourly basis for each class period. If a note taker becomes ill or has an emergency, it is that person's responsibility to contact the student so that other arrangements can be made for that class.

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

Offset Press Operator/Trainee

Responsibilities:
  1. Operate offset presses
  2. Operate metal plate camera
  3. Operate AGFA STAT camera
  4. Daily solution changes
  5. Clean presses
  6. Paste-up mechanicals
  7. Pad NCR sets and tables
  8. Number copies
  9. Bind projects
  10. Stitch projects
  11. Complete daily paperwork
  12. Other duties as may be required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Trained to operate offset equipment or the willingness to be trained
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
Orientation Assistant

Responsibilities:
  1. Assist the Director of Orientation with room assignments and program assignments
  2. Will prepare and distribute all meal passes for Orientation participants
  3. Will assemble student and parent information packets prior to each orientation session
  4. Provide information about East Stroudsburg University to new parents and students as are source person.
  5. Assign new students and parents to orientation sessions and send appropriate correspondence
  6. Provide assistance to the Director of Orientation for the implementation of the Orientation program
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. General knowledge about East Stroudsburg University.
  2. Some knowledge about the functions and responsibilities of the Orientation program
  3. Reliability, ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
  4. Ability to work well with others (peers, parents, administrators).
  5. Ability to follow directions
  6. Basic typing, computer, filing, and telephone skills
Peer Counselor

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

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

June/Jan Peer Counselors are required to work 35 hours a week, distributing their work among the following responsibilities:
  1. The primary job responsibility for Peer Counselors is to develop, and run a June/Jan evening workshop series. The workshops will address a first-year student's academic and personal concerns. Peer Counselors have a caseload given to them by the June/Jan program coordinator. Referrals for serious issues should be made to Dr. Joseph Miele, program coordinator.
  2. Peer Counselors are required to attend a five hours of peer counseling meetings each week with the June/Jan program coordinator to receive supervision and discuss the progress of students.
  3. Peer Counselors are expected to encourage students to utilize ALL services offered by the University. This includes counseling, tutoring, labs, and participation in the June/Jan opening workshop series.
  4. All contacts with June/Jan students must be documented. This includes both telephone and face-to-face sessions. It is expected that Peer Counselors use discretion with their documentation and maintain confidentiality.
  5. If requested, Peer Counselors may be asked to serve as readers for tests or examinations for students with disabilities and will be paid for this service.
  6. Peer Counselors are also required to assist with general office maintenance such as filing, mailings, and posting flyers regarding to June/Jan program services and/or upcoming events. Peer counselors are required to have 5 office hours a week.
Peer Health Educator

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

Responsibilities:
  1. Take student I.D. pictures
  2. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Knowledge of darkroom and camera work
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
  4. Willingness to regularly work evenings taking photographs at athletic events
Pianist

Responsibilities:
  1. Accompany University Choir and Pop/Jazz Singers
  2. Accompany soloists, ensembles and other musical activities
  3. Other pianist duties may be reasonable for this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Competency in reading music and pianist ability for accompanying work.
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
  4. Ability to follow directions.
Printing Services Assistant

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

Responsibilities:

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

Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Must be able to read fluently and speak clearly
  2. Be available when a student needs a reader
Note: Readers will not work on a daily basis but will be contacted to read for tests when the tests are scheduled. Readers will be paid on an hourly basis for each test read.

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

Recreation Supervisor

Responsibilities:
  1. Coordinate and administer the recreation program
  2. Supervise recreational personnel
  3. Weekend and nighttime hours required:
    • Monday – Friday: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    • Saturday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  4. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Previous experience in recreation programming or administration or coordination experience of non- recreational activities.
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
Resident Adviser

Responsibilities:
  1. Lives in a hall with approximately 50 students acting as liaison between professional staff members and students.
  2. Check rooms - (completes Room Condition Reports)
  3. Maintains an academic environment.
  4. Counseling/Referral when problems arise
  5. Upholds university policies and Residence Hall regulations
  6. Schedules educational, social and recreational programs for the building/floor/wing.
  7. Organizes community service projects/activities for the hall
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. 48 Credits completed
  2. 2.5 QPA
  3. Responsibility
  4. Dependability
Residence Hall Receptionist

Responsibilities:
  1. Answer the phone.
  2. Sign out equipment.
  3. Greet the public.
  4. Check ID's and register guests and visitors.
  5. Keep records of appointments and meetings.
  6. Filing
  7. Sort mail
  8. Run errands
  9. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Dependability
  2. Punctuality
  3. Ability to follow directions
  4. Availability on weekends
Scribe

Responsibilities:
  1. Transcribe tests for students who have difficulty writing for themselves due to a visual limitation, physical impairment, or learning disability.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Must process clear, legible handwriting or printing.
  2. Must be able to listen carefully to what someone dictates and transcribe exactly what has been said on to paper.
Notes: Scribes must not work on a daily basis but will be contacted to transcribe for tests when the tests are scheduled. Scribes will be paid on an hourly basis for each test transcribed.

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

Shop Assistant / Theater

Responsibilities:
  1. To work in Scene Shop and help in maintaining a clean area to work.
  2. Various duties in assisting the Technical Director in preparing for a production. Shop assistants can choose areas of interest: carpentry, paper work, inventorying, working on backstage crews for productions, etc.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. An interest in theater
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
  4. Ability to follow directions and then take initiative to complete the job.
  5. Flexibility in scheduling, with evening and possible weekend work during the run of a production (only two per semester), thus many hours can be worked in a concentrated period of time.
Storeroom Assistant: Printing and Duplicating Services

Responsibilities:
  1. Assist in maintaining the storerooms.
  2. Receive and stock supplies
  3. Fill supply orders.
  4. Take inventory of supplies
  5. Distribute paper within department
  6. Deliver supplies
  7. Other duties may reasonably be required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Dependability
  2. Punctuality
  3. Accuracy
Storeroom Assistant – University Store

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

Responsibilities:
  1. Supplement and improve college health center.
  2. Triage students who enter the health center for service.
  3. Assist physician in treatment of students
  4. Promote wellness
  5. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Must be a registered nurse in PA
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
  4. Neatness
  5. Industrious
Student Proctor

Responsibilities:
  1. To provide tutorial assistance to students enrolled in courses offered as Personalized Systems of Instructions.
  2. To assist in providing smooth operation of the P.S.I. testing room.
  3. To assist in providing the basis for a student for later services or referral.
  4. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Thorough knowledge of subject material covered in courses being offered.
  2. Ability to work responsibly and confidentially with others.
  3. Dependability
  4. Punctuality
Student Security, Safety and Escort Worker: University Police

Responsibilities:
  1. Assigned Campus Patrol:
    1. Escort students, staff or faculty members between areas of the campus.
    2. Wear and safeguard police equipment and clothing.
    3. Protect person escorted by physical presence and, if necessary, by requesting assistance by carried radio.
    4. When not escorting person, patrol campus and report any criminal or suspicious activities to University Police by carried radio.
    5. Assist and direct visitors and guests of the campus.
  2. Assigned Desk Duty:
    1. Act as a dispatcher for escort service and officers of the department.
    2. Perform other office duties that include, but are not limited to:
      1. Answering the phone.
      2. Keeping a log on the activities of the officers and student workers while they are on patrol.
      3. Hand out keys for the key checkout system and for the University vehicles.
      4. Acknowledge alarm panel and notify appropriate persons of the situation.
      5. Hand out temporary vehicle passes.
      6. Assist visitors and guests of the campus.
Student Security Officer: Koehler Field House

Responsibilities:
  1. Supervise Koehler Field house during open recreation hours.
  2. To enforce all rules and regulations posted in Koehler Field house.
  3. To report all problems to the Director of Recreation or to the Graduate Assistant on duty.
  4. To check all students, faculty staff and Adult Fitness members' I.D. cards.
  5. To perform any additional duties required by the Director.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Maturity
  2. Reliability
  3. Subject to interview process
This position requires workers Monday through Sunday in order to maintain full security coverage during open recreation hours.

*Open Recreation Hours are as follows:
  • Monday – Thursday: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Student Traffic Enforcer

Shifts: Monday thru Friday between 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Responsibilities:
  1. Assigned Campus Patrol:

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

  2. Assigned Desk Duty:

    1. Enter daily written tickets into computer
    2. Order and file entered tickets
    3. Contend with complaints concerning tickets
Note: Perform any other related duties as required by this position in the event of an emergency or special event.

Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Ability to work and get along well with others
  2. Courteousness
  3. Dependability
  4. Punctuality
Supervisor of Intramurals

Responsibilities:
  1. Issuing and gathering of equipment
  2. Organizing officials, scorekeepers and timekeepers
  3. Rules interpretation
  4. Organizing and supervising all intramural contests
  5. Keeping records of contests, participants
  6. Preparing public relations releases of activities
  7. Recruiting participants for intramural activities
  8. Other duties may reasonably be required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Ability to work with others
  2. Knowledge of rules and officiating procedure
  3. Dependability
  4. Punctuality
Student Tutor

Responsibilities:
  1. Attend the In-Service Training Sessions for new tutors.
  2. Attend all monthly tutor's meetings.
  3. Contact and initiate tutoring when assignments are made.
  4. Meet with tutees for a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes each week.
  5. Keep accurate time sheets with tutee's full signature for each tutoring session.
  6. Report to the Tutorial Coordinator any tutee who misses (unexcused) one tutoring session.
  7. Submit weekly monitoring forms for all ACT 101 students being tutored.
  8. Evaluate tutees once each semester.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Be at least a second year undergraduate student at ESU.
  2. Have a 2.5 or better QPA.
  3. Have an A or B grade in the subject(s) to be tutored.
  4. Submit recommendations from two faculty members.
Theater Assistant

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

Responsibilities:
  1. Assist in the sale of tickets.
  2. Assist in all aspects of the operation of the box office.
  3. Maintain all appropriate records.
  4. Assist in the production and distribution of publicity flyers/posters.
  5. Maintain inventories.
  6. Assist in the acquisition, preparation and maintenance of properties, equipment, costumes and makeup.
  7. Assist in the general clean up of the total theater area.
  8. Other duties as may be reasonably required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. A general interest in theater
  2. Flexibility in work schedule
  3. Honesty
  4. Simple book keeping/accounting experience
  5. Ability to work with people
  6. Dependability
  7. Punctuality
  8. Ability to follow directions
  9. Initiative
Tour Guides

Responsibilities:
  1. Introduce prospective students and their families to programs and activities of ESU.
  2. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Ability to work with others.
  2. Some public speaking experience.
  3. Dependability
  4. Punctuality
  5. Ability to follow directions
  6. Must be available to work at least three Saturday mornings during the Fall semester.
University Center Set Up Crew

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

Responsibilities:

  1. Perform room set up as assigned. Duties may include:
    1. Moving tables and chairs
    2. Set up and removal of Audio Visual equipment
    3. Straighten/move carpeting
    4. Re-set/move lounge furniture
    5. Open/close movable wall partitions
    6. Other set up duties that may be needed
  2. Perform routing inspection and re-set lounge and conference areas as needed
  3. Assist with load in/out of equipment for SAA performers.
  4. Perform minor clean up of conference areas as needed.
  5. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Upward Bound Tutor/Counselor

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

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

Responsibilities:
  1. Perform duties of a team manager for one (1) or several varsity sports team(s), in season, under the direct supervision of a regular coach.
  2. Specific responsibilities are, but are not limited to:
    1. Care of equipment
    2. Attendance at contests and practice sessions
    3. Keep various statistical records
    4. Ability to follow directions
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Sincere interest in sports
  2. Dependability
  3. Punctuality
  4. Ability to follow directions
*Special Note: This position will generally require weekend hours and may require hours of work outside the regular University calendar, such as pre-season (August) and during semester and/or spring vacations.

Vending Machine Service / Maintenance Person

Responsibilities: Assisting In:
  1. Stocking campus soda machines.
  2. Maintenance of storage.
  3. Transporting of product.
  4. Collections from machine.
  5. Record keeping tasks (minimal).
  6. Maintenance of equipment.
  7. Inventory control.
  8. Unloading of soda delivery truck and stocking warehouse.
  9. Other duties as may reasonably be required of this position.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Ability to lift and maneuver heavy loads.
  2. Ability to function with minimal supervision.
  3. Ability to follow directions.
  4. Trustworthiness
  5. Dependable/reliable
  6. Punctuality
  7. Some mechanical abilities preferred.
Videotape Technician

Responsibilities:
  1. Working on the set up and operation of video equipment.
  2. Set up studio sets.
  3. Operation of TV cameras and lighting.
  4. Postproduction editing.
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Dependability
  2. Punctuality
  3. Ability to follow directions.
Writing Trainee

Responsibilities:
  1. Assist in writing publicity materials.
  2. Conduct interviews with faculty, staff and students to gain information to be used for publicity.
  3. Develop publicity materials potentials.
  4. Other duties as may be required of this position
Skills/Traits Required:
  1. Journalistic writing ability
  2. Interest in journalism
  3. Dependability and responsibility
  4. Accuracy
  5. Ability to follow directions
  6. Willingness to regularly work evenings and weekends at athletic events
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