Student Employee - Library Assistant

bmcc; Brimley (MI); On-site; USD 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

bmcc is seeking a part-time Student Employee-Library Assistant to support academic success and literacy for diverse learners. Responsibilities include assisting guests, tutoring, and maintaining library order. The role is suitable for degree-seeking students at Bay Mills Community College, offering an hourly wage of $14.00.

Qualifications include excellent communication skills and respect for confidentiality. This role provides an opportunity to enhance library services for preschools through adult learners.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate personal integrity and sound judgment.
• Must have Satisfactory Academic Progress with a GPA of at least 2.0.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits for the semester.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with library resources.
• Provide one‑on‑one tutoring to library guests.
• Maintain a well-organized library.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent guest service skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Confidentiality respect

Education

Degree-seeking at Bay Mills Community College

Job description

Position Summary

The Student Employee-Library Assistant will meet academic and professional qualifications, work with discretion and confidentiality, demonstrate dedication to academic excellence and student-centered education, and support the mission and objectives of Bay Mills Community College. This is a part‑time position (up to 20 hours per week) with an hourly wage of $14.00. The role qualifies as Federal Work Study (FWS) community service and literacy support for students from pre‑school through adult learners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties support reading, writing, or basic academic skills.
• Help individuals use books, reading materials, or library resources.
• Assist with family literacy or communication literacy‑related activities.
• The work benefits preschool through adult learners (not just BMCC students).
• Communicate with and assist all library guests.
• Utilize basic computer functions for circulation and basic cataloging.
• Assist in maintaining a well‑organized library by shelving, reorganizing, and keeping a neat workspace.
• Assist in ordering, circulation, and packaging of Inter‑Library Loan books.
• Assist with ACCUPLACER placement testing, scheduling, and giving tests for online and/or on‑campus students.
• Communicate with staff, faculty, administration, prospective and continuing students, as well as all other guests.
• Provide one‑on‑one tutoring and/or in a group setting with library guests.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
• Position may include weekends and evening shifts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Excellent computer application skills to include Microsoft Office and recording software.
• Working knowledge or ability to learn office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and printers.
• Respect for the confidentiality of all information received.
• Demonstrated personal integrity, sound judgment, and dependability.
• Professional demeanor while representing BMCC.

Student Employment Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a degree‑seeking student at Bay Mills Community College.
• Must have Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined in BMCC’s Student Handbook:
  • Grade Point Average of 2.0 (cumulative).
• Completion of 67% of credits attempted at BMCC on a cumulative basis.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits for the semester the paid internship/FWS will be awarded.
• Must have attendance of 70% or higher in all classes.
• Must be eligible for FWS funding.
• Eligibility requirements must be met at the beginning of each semester.

It is the policy of BMCC to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. However, BMCC Indian Preference in accordance with the spirit of the Indian Preference Act, PL 8‑352‑Sec. 707 (1) July 2, 1972, may grant first consideration for employment to Indians.