Circulation Assistant Federal Work Study (Student Wage)

University of Virginia Physicians Group; University of Virginia (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A university library is seeking a part-time Circulation Assistant for Fall 2025. This role involves providing excellent customer service, managing library materials, and contributing to special projects. Ideal candidates will be current students with previous customer service experience. The pay rate is $14.53 per hour with flexible hours depending on availability.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Federal Work Study is required.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to learn the Library of Congress call number system.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to library patrons.
• Handle charging, discharging, shelving, and renewing library materials.
• Contribute to special projects as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

Current student at UVA

Job description

Circulation Assistant Federal Work Study (Student Wage)

Apply locations

Charlottesville, VA

Time type

Part time

Posted on

Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition id

R0071021

**********Federal Work-Study Students Only************

The Music Library is seeking a Federal Work Study Student for Fall 2025 to join the Circulation Desk team. The Circulation Desk staff play a vital role in creating a positive first impression for library users. This position involves handling various tasks related to Circulation services at designated service points, as well as contributing to occasional special projects. Students are expected to work between 6 and 20 hours per week, depending on their availability.

Punctuality, attention to detail, and dependability are essential for success in this role. Duties include providing customer service to library patrons, primarily focused on charging, discharging, shelving, and renewing library materials. The position requires comfort with data entry, the use of standard office software, and working within established guidelines and policies. A strong attention to detail, the ability to learn the Library of Congress call number system, and the ability to work independently and proactively are essential.

A background in music is preferred but not required. This is a customer/visitor service-oriented position.

Please attach a resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this role. Your resume should highlight any customer/visitor service experience and any background in music you may have.

The current pay rate is $14.53/hour.

Minimum Requirements

• Federal Work Study eligibility is required.
• Current UVA student
• Previous customer service experience
• Licensure: None

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.