OSU Cascades Library Student Assistant

OSU Oregon State University; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reduction

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Employee assistance

Job summary

OSU-Cascades Library is seeking part-time Library Student Assistants for the 2026-2027 academic year. You will deliver customer service at the information desk, check out materials, and assist with resource sharing and technology support, while maintaining library spaces.

Hours up to 24 per week; starting 2026-09-11. OSU-Cascades emphasizes professional skills development through NACE-aligned competencies and a supportive campus community.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible.
• Undergraduate/graduate credit hour requirements per term as specified.
• International student credit-hour requirements per term as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly and courteous customer service at the information desk.
• Use library software to check out and return materials.
• Process requests for materials arriving and departing via workflows.
• Provide basic technology assistance for using library resources.
• Perform regular library upkeep through cleaning and organizing.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by Library Director.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Punctuality

Dependability

Office software

OSU applications

Previous customer service experience

Education

High school student

Undergraduate student

Graduate student

Academic eligibility requirements

Tools

Library catalog

Library website

Library of Congress classification

Resource sharing software

Job description

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill up to 3 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) library student assistants for the 2026-2027 academic year at Oregon State University - Cascades (OSU-Cascades). Using excellent customer service, Library Student Assistants connect Cascades students and faculty to library resources and services. For more information on the OSU-Cascades Library, visit https://library.oregonstate.edu/cascades. Working at the library supports all career-readiness competencies as defined by NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Position Duties

• Deliver friendly and courteous customer service for all visitors at the library’s information desk.
• Use library software and hardware to check out and return library materials.
• Process requests for materials arriving and departing from the library through resource sharing workflows.
• Provide basic technology assistance with accessing and using library resources.
• Perform regular library upkeep through cleaning and organizing.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by Library Director.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism.

Qualifications

• Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
• Required Ability and enthusiasm to provide excellent customer service.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and utilize library tools such as the online catalog, the library website, and Library of Congress classification system.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
• Punctual and dependable.

• Preferred Proficiency with basic office software and OSU applications.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Previous library work or volunteer experience.
• Curiosity about the field of librarianship and its associated practices.

Working Conditions/Schedule

This is a clerical position involving customer service at an information desk; schedules vary and are set based on student employee class schedules. Library open hours are 8am-8pm with holidays and term breaks as defined by the annual OSU calendar.

Salary Range

N/A

Anticipated Start Date

2026-09-11

Anticipated End Date

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Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

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