Library Student Assistant
- 495924
- Richmond Campus
- Student Support Positions
- Student
- Closing at : Oct 17 2024 at 23 : 55 EDT
Title : Library Student Assistant
Position Type : Student
Search Type : External - minimum 7 days
Department : 33R000 - Libraries
Division : 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location : Richmond Campus
Driver Classification : Non-Driver
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Additional Schedule Details : Fall 2024
Posted Salary Grade : Minimum $8.00 per hour
Contact Person : Kenndra Martin
Job Summary / Basic Functions
Library Student Assistants fulfill many roles at the EKU Library. Employees will receive training in customer service, materials shelving, technology troubleshooting, some light clerical processes, moving furniture and event set up.
Library Student Assistants serve as the "face" of the library, primarily staffing the Help Desk in either the Main Library or Rogow Business Library.
This position requires the ability and willingness to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people, including patrons and library staff.
Adaptability and flexibility are a must for the successful candidate.
EKU Libraries requires coverage for all hours of operation, including evenings and weekends. The regular hours of operation are as follows :
Sunday : 11am - 1am
Monday - Thursday : 7 : 30am - 1am
Friday : 7 : 30am - 8pm
Saturday : 11am - 6pm
Minimum Qualifications
Must be enrolled at EKU
Job Duties :
- 75% - Staffing the Help Desk : performing customer service, assisting with technical troubleshooting, and performing light reference assistance. - (Essential)
- 25% - Assisting with special projects : shelving books in the appropriate location, setting up event spaces, representing the library at EKU events, and performing light cleaning maintenance on library materials and spaces. - (Essential)
Sponsorship : Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.
Open Until Filled : No
Special Instructions : Please attach your resume, Fall 2024 schedule of classes, and Fall 2024 schedule of availability.
Though optional, applicants may also attach a cover letter.
AA / EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.
g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.