Federal Work Study - Circulation Assistants

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 17,220 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University’s Joyner Library Services is seeking several Federal Work Study Circulation Assistants for Fall 2026/Spring 2027. The Circulation Department manages front desk checkouts and patron inquiries, emphasizing excellent customer service and teamwork.

Open hours include weekday evenings and weekend shifts. Eligibility requires ECU student status, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and Federal Work Study eligibility; training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610).
• Minimum GPA requirement of 2.0 to be eligible for the position.
• Position requires current ECU student status and ability to work on-campus.

Responsibilities

• Check in and out materials, answer questions, and assist patrons at the front desk.
• Assist in opening and closing duties for the department as needed.
• Assist with equipment inventory and cleaning projects.
• Perform additional tasks to support day-to-day department operations.

Job description

Position Details

• Advertising Department: LIBRARY SERVICES-JOYNER
• Academic Term/Year: FALL 2026/SPRING 2027
• Position Title: Federal Work Study - Circulation Assistants
• Posting Number: 08466
• Position Number: 08466
• Student Job Category: Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus
• Position Location: On-campus
• City: Greenville
• State: NC
• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Rate of Pay: $12.50 - $14.00/hourly
• FLSA Status: FLSA Non-exempt
• Will the position be subject to the CBC policy?: No

Job Description

ECU Department of Joyner Library Services: Circulation Department is seeking several Graduate Circulation Assistants for Fall 2026/Spring 2027!

The Circulation Department is one of the busiest units within the library, and the first point-of-contact for many patrons. Students working in this department are expected to represent the library by providing exemplary customer service both at the front desk and in the stacks.

• Check in and out materials, answer questions, and assist patrons at the front desk
• Assist in opening and closing duties for the department as needed
• Assist with equipment inventory and cleaning projects
• Any other special tasks necessary to assist in the day-to-day functions of the department

Over the Fall/Spring, the Circulation Department will be open Monday-Thursday from 8:00 AM-9:00 PM, Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM-9:00 PM. We are looking for a student to work the morning and/or afternoon shifts

GPA Requirement

Minimum of 2.0

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

License/certification required

Special Instructions to Applicant

To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610).

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/95933

Open Date

07/31/2026

Close Date

04/01/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Nondiscrimination Statement

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Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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