Part-Time Clerk Supervisor, Grade B

Hofstra University; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY is seeking a Part-Time Clerk Supervisor (Grade B) in the Library Operations department. The role focuses on friendly customer service, circulation tasks, and supervising student aides.

Hours include evenings and weekends; the position is open until filled and offers part-time engagement with responsibilities across Circulation/Reserve/Periodical transactions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assists with check-out/check-in of library materials.
• Provides basic information and directional assistance to library users, in person and via telephone.
• Answers telephone and directs callers accordingly.

Skills

Outlook & Word

Customer service

Initiative & independence

Job description

About Hofstra:

Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.

Position Title:

Part-Time Clerk Supervisor, Grade B

Position Number:

898825

Position Category:

Staff

School/Division:

Library Operations

Department:

Resource & Collection Services

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Part-Time

Description:

Reporting to the Vice Dean for Administrative and User Services, the Part-Time Clerk Supervisor provides friendly, high quality customer service to Library patrons and assists with Circulation/Reserve/Periodical transactions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with check-out/check-in of library materials.
• Provides basic information and directional assistance to library users, both in person and via telephone.
• Answers telephone and directs callers accordingly.
• Monitors security and facilities in the building on nights/weekends and reports problems to Public Safety.
• Supervises student aides.
• Records departmental statistics.
• May perform other duties not specifically identified above but which require the same degree of skill, and which are normally included within the above job title.

Hours:Monday: 5pm – 11pmFriday: 5pm – 11pmSaturday: 9am – 5pmSunday: 12pm – 6pm

Subject to bumping

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment, and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of general library operations preferred.

Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Date Posted:

09/02/2026

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range:

$19.21 per hour