Saturday Library Lead

Western Nevada College; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Nevada College invites applications for a part-time, temporary/seasonal Saturday Library Lead in Carson City. The role supports Learning Resources and Support, opening a welcoming environment for students and staff and handling routine circulation tasks on Saturdays from 11am to 3pm with additional hours as needed.

The position requires customer service or cash handling experience; independence in decision making; and preferred Spanish language skills.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service or cash handling experience.
• Ability to work without supervision and engage in independent decision making that supports department priorities.
• Fluency in Spanish is a strength.

Responsibilities

• Greets patrons as they enter the library and takes actions to ensure a positive and welcoming environment.
• Ensures a safe and healthy environment in accordance with library policies and procedures.
• Checks students into and out of the library.
• Assists patrons with basic circulation functions
• Issues library cards
• Answers phones
• Performs regular sweeps of the library to ensure a clean and tidy work environment
• Takes requests for inter-library loans
• Assists patrons in printing and making copies
• Handles cash accurately
• Follows security protocols, including closing

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Independent decision making

Spanish (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

This is a part‑time, temporary/seasonal position. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool. As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool. The Saturday Library Lead will have an essential role in the Learning Resources and Support mission to provide library access to WNC students and staff. This position will work Saturdays from 11am to 3pm primarily with additional hours as needed. Hiring Supervisor - If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application, please contact the hiring supervisor/department: Ron Belbin, Director Learning & Innovation [e-mail]

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous customer service or cash handling experience
• Ability to work without supervision and engage in independent decision making that supports department priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish is a strength
• Previous experience working in a library setting

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets patrons as they enter the library and takes actions to ensure a positive and welcoming environment
• Ensures a safe and healthy environment in accordance with library policies and procedures
• Checks students into and out of the library.
• Assists patrons with basic circulation functions
• Issues library cards
• Answers phones
• Performs regular sweeps of the library to ensure a clean and tidy work environment (Study rooms, whiteboards, markers, supplies, furniture, library materials etc.)
• Takes requests for inter‑library loans
• Assists patrons in printing and making copies
• Handles cash accurately
• Follows security protocols, including closing

Decisions and Judgement

• Engages in independent decision making that supports department priorities.
• Applies discretion in notifying security as appropriate to ensure a safe environment.
• Uses discretion to provide timely updates to supervisor.
• Ability to quickly build rapport with students.
• Ability to de‑escalate potentially difficult situations using independent judgment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Models appropriate behaviors that support the department vision.
• Models behaviors that follow department and college policies and procedures.
• Ability to contribute positively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse users, staff and faculty.

Compensation

$15 an hourExempt No Full-Time Equivalent15.0% Required Attachment(s) Resume Posting Close Date

Title IX Statement

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion.WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.

The college’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNC’s Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator:Victor Navarro at [e-mail] or(775)445‑4355Western Nevada College2201West College ParkwayBristlecone Building,Room154CarsonCity,NV89703

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided). Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. Western Nevada College does not sponsor Visas. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, without sponsorship, at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Western Nevada College is a comprehensive community college that serves more than 5,000 students each year within a five‑county area, spanning more than 10,000 square miles. One of four community colleges in the Nevada System of Higher Education, it is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Documents detailing accreditation approval are available at the WNC library. For additional information, visit our website.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including but not limited to service‑connected disabilities), gender/sex (including but not limited to pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.

EEO/Title IX Victor Navarro Employee Relations/Title IX Specialist 2201 West College Parkway Carson City, NV 89703 (775)445‑4235 (telephone) (775)445‑3138 (fax) [e-mail]

Western Nevada College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.

Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20U.S.C. §§1681etseq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34C.F.R.Part106). The College’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to:Melody Duley, Director, Human Resources, Western Nevada College, 2201 West College Parkway, Bristlecone Building, Room157, Carson City, NV89703, Telephone: (775)445‑4235, Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.20202‑1100; Telephone:1‑800‑421‑3481 FAX:202‑453‑6012; TDD:1‑800‑877‑8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both.

If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

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NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA1945.

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