Library Front Desk & Events Admin

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan is seeking a qualified Administrative Assistant for a temporary assignment to provide administrative and front-facing support to all Library visitors.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering inquiries, tracking participation, and assisting with events. The ideal candidate has strong communication and organizational skills, can work independently, and is comfortable in a youth-centered environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional and respectful communication with staff and community.
• Basic proficiency with email, spreadsheets, shared documents, and digital file-management systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage routine responsibilities, and follow through on tasks.
• Dependable, collaborative, and comfortable in a youth-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage front-facing support for all library visitors and assist with events.
• Greet visitors, respond to inquiries, and route requests to staff as needed.
• Maintain digital and physical files, attendance data, and program documents.
• Check in classes and tours; assist with library mail and deliveries.
• Process readers in Aeon and manage sign-in/out of readers.
• Maintain the employee sign-in board and visitor logs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professional communication

Email

Spreadsheets

Digital file-management

Independent work

Dependable

Collaborative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Email

Spreadsheets

Shared documents

Digital file-management systems

Job description

The William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan is seeking a qualified Administrative Assistant for a temporary assignment to provide administrative and front-facing support to all Library visitors.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering inquiries, tracking participation, and assisting with events. The ideal candidate has strong communication and organizational skills, can work independently, and is comfortable in a youth-centered environment.