Literacy Assistant

Overview

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a Literacy Assistant for the Adult Learning Program at the Clark County Library.

General

Summary:

Under direct supervision, the Literacy Assistant is primarily responsible for performing clerical and administrative support duties for the Literacy Services Department. The role interacts with a wide variety of internal and external customers to provide administrative support for Adult Learning programs and programs funded under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). Frequent travel between District branches is required for program support and proctoring duties.

Description of hours and wages:

The pay range for this position is $20.95 to $28.07 per hour. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.

This is a part-time (21 hours per week), FLSA non-exempt position.

Final date to receive applications:

The Final date to receive applications for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline.

We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing internal and external administrative support and customer service to Adult Learning Program students, partners, tutors, instructors, internal staff and Library customers.
• Provide program information to prospective students, tutors, and instructors seeking literacy or workforce development program offerings.
• Facilitate student access to online registration, virtual class platform, and online learning resources.
• Assist students with necessary information regarding pre-testing and post-testing assessments. Provide follow-up communication to students and instructors.
• Respond to inquiries from students, tutors, and instructors both over the telephone, in-person, and in writing.
• Serve as a liaison between the students, Literacy Trainer, instructor and class site, to ensure access to educational resources needed for an educational environment resulting in high student performance/outcomes.
• Ensure instructors have supplemental educational resources requested and access to technology during classroom instruction.
• Utilize Literacy Services software applications and databases to review and manage student attendance, records, and maintain up-to-date student contact information and other required reporting and forms.
• Perform duties of Assessment Proctor for regularly administered assessments utilized by the Adult Learning Program.
• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with WIOA partners and other Library District community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Service
• MS Word & Excel
• Filing & database Software Application

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

Required:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Preferred: N/A.

Experience:

Required:

One (1) year experience in general clerical/administrative support and use of computer software (MS-Office).

Preferred: N/A.

Physical Requirements:

Work is primarily performed in an office/classroom setting with frequent local travel required. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as books, files, laptops or electronic devices. Although work is primarily performed in an office/classroom setting, a limited amount of bending, lifting, walking or standing is often necessary to carry out job duties.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and in written formats.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to develop, foster and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.

PLEASE NOTE:

Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.

USD $20.95 - USD $28.07 /Hr.

Part-Time

Literacy Services

Windmill Service Center

1401

E. Flamingo Road