PT Access Services Assistant (on-site)

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Working for a stable and well-known Un

Paid time off

Part-Time Benefits

Job summary

DePaul University in Chicago is seeking an Access Services Assistant for the John T. Richardson Library on the Lincoln Park campus. This role provides circulation services and supplemental support to core library functions, serving as supervisor-on-duty during evenings and weekends.

The position is based primarily at the Lincoln Park library, with possible travel to the Loop campus. It involves 15–25 hours per week during the academic year, with shifts adjusted quarterly.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience providing customer service required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills (email, MS Office, Google Workspace) required.
• Experience with Alma or other ILS preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings (4pm-midnight) and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provides library services at the Access Services desk including borrowing, renewal, and return of materials and loanable technology.
• Serves as supervisor-on-duty in the library during evenings and weekends.
• Supports stacks maintenance, course reserves, and interlibrary loan.
• Onboards, trains, and supervises new student staff with the Circulation Supervisor.
• Performs opening and/or closing procedures.
• Reports operations, facility, or staff issues to the Head of Access Services.
• Based primarily at the John T. Richardson Library; occasional travel to the Loop campus.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

ILS experience

Independent work

Inclusive environment

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Alma/ILS

Job description

The Highlights:

The Access Services Assistant facilitates access to library materials for students, faculty, staff, and other library users at the John T. Richardson Library on the Lincoln Park campus. This includes providing circulation services and general assistance at the Access Services desk and serving as the supervisor-on-duty in the library on evenings and weekends. The Access Services Assistant provides supplemental support to other core departmental functions, including stacks maintenance, course reserves, and interlibrary loan. This position reports to the Head of Access Services.

The Access Services Assistant works in a highly supportive, collegial culture that encourages active participation in meaningful and valuable skills training and professional development. This includes training workshops, committee memberships, and engagement in programs that support the Library's mission and its Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility goals, while building connections and partnerships across DePaul's wider academic and user community.

What You'll Do:

• Provides services to students, faculty, and other library users at the Access Services desk including borrowing, renewal, and return of library materials and loanable technology; basic technical support for printing, scanning, and photocopying; assistance with room reservations within the library; and general directional assistance.
• Acts as the supervisor-on-duty in the library on evenings and weekends per an assigned schedule, including supervising student staff and communicating information about library policies and procedures to users as necessary.
• Provides supplemental support for other core Access Services functions, including stacks maintenance, course reserves, and interlibrary loan.
• Assists the Circulation Supervisor in the onboarding, training, and supervision of new student staff.
• Performs library opening and/or closing procedures.
• Reports any operations, facility, or staff issues to the Head of Access Services at the end of each shift.
• Directly supervises student assistants on evenings and weekends.
• This position will be based primarily at the John T. Richardson Library on the Lincoln Park campus. The position may require occasional travel to DePaul's Loop campus.
• This position is currently scheduled 15-25 hours per week during assigned weekday, evening and/or weekend shifts through the academic year.
• Schedules are adjusted quarterly based on staffing and service hours. Altered hours may occur during summer and intersessions between academic quarters.

What You'll Need:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience providing customer service required.
• Previous library experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• General administrative experience preferred.
• Availability to work evenings (4pm-midnight) and weekends required.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) required.
• Experience with Alma or other integrated library systems (ILS) preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultural identities and foster an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $18.70/hr

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Paid time off
• Part-Time Benefits

Vincentian Mission:

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.