Library Student Assistant 3

The Claremont Colleges Services; United States; On-site; USD 20,343 - 28,974; Part time

Job summary

The Claremont Colleges Services is seeking Library Student Assistants, Level 3, to support various library functions while gaining valuable training. The role involves leading fellow student workers, conducting special projects, and providing exceptional service to library patrons.

Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The position averages 8–19 hours weekly, with compensation at $17.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and attending one of The Claremont Colleges.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships.
• Punctual, dependable, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and training to other student assistants.
• Work independently on tasks or at service points.
• Organize library events and workshops.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong customer service focus

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Technological proficiency

Leadership and mentoring skills

Education

Currently enrolled at The Claremont Colleges

Job description

About the Position

Library Student Assistants, Level3, work closely with staff at The Claremont Colleges Library in serving its users. They receive the highest level of student worker training in a designated library department or unit, working independently, taking on special projects, organizing and supporting library events, participating in assessment projects, serving on consortium and library committees, and leading other student workers in training and setting priorities for each shift.

Essential Functions

• Opportunity to work in a specialized department in the library with the highest level of student assistant training.
• Provide leadership to other student assistants, including training, mentoring, and setting priorities for each shift.
• Work on special projects, such as creating training materials, gathering data for assessment projects, developing new services, and organizing library events and workshops.
• Work independently on tasks or at service points with or without library staff in the building.
• Serve on Claremont Colleges Library committees.
• Provide a high level of customer service to all users, whether over the phone, in person, or processing requests.
• Read all communication from library staff and remain current on library policies and procedures.
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and pick up additional shifts as needed.
• Attend student assistant program meetings/socials and additional training sessions as needed or required.
• Adhere to the strict confidentiality policies of the library.
• Record usage statistics and gather additional data as requested.
• Contribute to one-time and continuing data‑gathering, analysis, and assessment projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements

Currently enrolled and attending one of The Claremont Colleges.

Required Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to learn and perform new tasks quickly and effectively.
• Punctuality, dependability, and flexibility.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Skilled in technology used by the library to share information and create training materials.
• Ability to lead, train, and mentor other student workers.
• Ability to set priorities for each shift and ensure necessary tasks are completed.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of techniques necessary to identify and meet the research and service needs of library patrons.
• Expertise with the online catalog, electronic resources, and technology used in the library.
• Familiarity with events, facilities, collections, services, and policies at the Claremont Colleges Library, the Claremont Colleges, and The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS).
• Advanced knowledge of technology for assisting patrons, creating training materials, etc.

Work Schedule

Students average 8–19 hours weekly, including evenings and weekends. Shifts may be available during breaks from classes on request.

Compensation

Pay: $17.90 per hour.

Legal and Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: TCCS is an equal‑opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed. ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within TitleI of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).