Student Employee, Library Assistant

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FWS Eligible

Part-time position

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a Student Employee, Library Assistant to support day-to-day library operations and customer service on campus. The role is part-time and student-driven, with a schedule that accommodates class times.

The position requires enrollment in at least 6 credit hours, a minimum GPA of 2.0, and strong verbal/written communication, interpersonal and service skills. Responsibilities include shelving, helping with displays, holds, and basic processing tasks.

Qualifications

• GPA of 2.0 or above.
• Enrolled at JJC in at least 6 credit hours in the fall/spring semester.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and attain accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction, while also contributing effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Shelving and re-shelving books.
• Maintaining the order of the stacks.
• Assisting with library displays.
• Pulling materials for holds.
• Performs campus errands, such as deliveries between departments.
• Light cleaning of shelves and computers.
• Assisting in processing materials for addition to the collection.
• Assisting the Circulation, Reference, and Technical Service departments as assigned.
• Assist in the Print Room.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Cultural competence

Education

Enrollment in 6 credit hours

Job description

Position Title: Student Employee, Library Assistant Job Description: Student Employee, Library Assistant

POSITION TITLE: Student Employee, Library Assistant

STATUS: Part time

DEPARTMENT: Library

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

REPORTS TO: Department Chair

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

MINIMIUM PAY RATE: $15.00 per hour

(Position is FWS Eligible)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Shelving and re-shelving books
• 2. Maintaining the order of the stacks
• 3. Assisting with library displays
• 4. Pulling materials for holds
• 5. Performs campus errands, such as deliveries between departments
• 6. Light cleaning of shelves and computers
• 7. Assisting in processing materials for addition to the collection
• 8. Assisting the Circulation, Reference, and Technical Service departments as assigned
• 9. Assist in the Print Room
• 10. Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. GPA of 2.0 or above.
• 2. Enrolled at JJC in at least 6 credit hours in the fall/spring semester.
• 3. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• 4. Ability to pay attention to detail and attain accuracy.
• 5. Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction, while also contributing effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• 6. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Experience as a Library Page or other library experience.
• 2. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• 3. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

WORK SCHEDULE

• -Must be available to work at least two to three weekdays (hours dependent on student schedule).
• -Total Hours Per Week: 10-15 hours

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: This is a student employee position that works around your class schedule. May work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. During summer and holiday breaks (Winter/Spring), may work up to 28 hours per week with supervisor approval.

Full Time/Part Time: Part time Union (If Applicable): Scheduled Hours: 15