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The New Mexico Highlands University Libraries invite applications for a Library Aide position on the Las Vegas, NM campus. Duties include checking in/out books, assisting patrons at the circulation desk, and using online applications such as WMS.
No prior experience required; average duties include data entry, answering phones, and greeting visitors. Minimum qualifications: NMHU student enrolled with at least 6 credits; high school diploma or GED.
The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices , or by calling (505) 454-3048 or emailing careerservices@nmhu.edu. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.
A part-time job on-campus offers a great way for you to earn money to help pay for school as well as to get a jump start on your career track. Student employment allows you to acquire work experience, transferable job skills, self-confidence, and develop a network of professional contacts for your future career. On-campus jobs include departmental, federal/state work-study, and graduate assistantships (GA) in non-academic departments. Keep in mind that each department makes their own hiring decisions, therefore students are not placed in a job or guaranteed a job.
Position Information
Position Title
Position Title Library Aide
Department
Department Library
Department Summary
The New Mexico Highlands University Libraries support teaching, research, and community activities of New Mexico Highlands University. It acquires, preserves, and makes accessible scholarly materials that advance the curricular needs, intellectual pursuits, and personal enrichment of our University and community members. It promotes programs and services that emphasize the diversity of the university’s multicultural community and heritage.
General Job Description
Checking in and out books, circulation desk assisting all patrons, using on-line applications such as WMS . Job description may include routine duties with no prior experience needed to be able to perform. May involve a modest degree of responsibility and judgment. Routine data entry; Answering phones; Making copies; Greeting customers; Taking messages; Managing confidential information; Maintain regular attendance; and, Perform other job duties as assigned.
Specific Duties
shelving books, shelf reading, assisting staff, navigating the NMHU webpage, and customer service duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours. High school diploma or GED . Experience: None
Preferred Qualifications
Must be enrolled in school and have all HR proper paperwork done
Physical Demands
Frequently: Standing, Walking, Bending, Squatting, Kneeling, Repetitive hand motion, Prolonged use of computer. Occasionally: Lifting a minimum of thirty (30) pounds, Climbing.
Hourly Rate
Hourly Rate $10.50/ Hour
Preferred Work Schedule
Preferred Work Schedule Monday - 8:00am to 10:00pm, Tuesday - 8:00am to 10:00pm, Wednesday - 8:00am to 10:00pm, Thursday - 8:00am to 10:00pm, Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday - 1:00pm to 10:00pm
Employment Term
Employment Term Fall - 2021, Spring - 2022, Summer - 2022, Break - 2021 / 2022
Work Location/Campus Center
Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus
Posting Number
Posting Number S0839P
Desired Start Date
Desired Start Date 08/16/2021
Job Posted Date
Job Posted Date 08/03/2021
Job Posting Close Date
Job Posting Close Date 08/31/2021
Special Instructions Summary
The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices , or by calling (505) 454-3048 or emailing careerservices@nmhu.edu. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.
EEO Statement
New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email hr@nmhu.edu
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