Student Employee - Library Assistant

Central Ohio Technical College; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, New Jersey, seeks a Library Student Employee to support daily library operations, assist patrons, and maintain records and materials. The role is part-time and temp, with varied hours.

It emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, and basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and library systems. Successful candidates will work collaboratively and independently, learn library workflows on the job, and contribute to an organized, welcoming

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Dependable, responsible, and able to work scheduled hours consistently.
• Ability to provide courteous and professional customer service to students, employees, and visitors.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn library systems and technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organize materials and perform routine tasks with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and operational support for library services by assisting patrons, maintaining library materials and records, and supporting daily library operations.
• The Student Employee performs circulation and administrative tasks, processes materials for intercampus delivery, assists patrons with library technology and equipment, and helps maintain an organized, accessible library environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Computer skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Library systems

Job description

Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only):

Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only): Not Applicable

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range: $13.30

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time

Position Status:

Position Status: Temp

Department:

Department: Library

Posting Date:

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Student must have:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Dependable, responsible, and able to work scheduled hours consistently.
• Ability to provide courteous and professional customer service to students, employees, and visitors.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn library systems and technology.
• Ability to
  • communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • work independently and as part of a team.
  • organize materials and perform routine tasks with accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using printers, copiers, scanners, or other office equipment.
• Familiarity with library resources, catalog systems, or campus services.

Summary of Duties:

Provide customer service and operational support for library services by assisting patrons, maintaining library materials and records, and supporting daily library operations. The Student Employee performs circulation and administrative tasks, processes materials for intercampus delivery, assists patrons with library technology and equipment, and helps maintain an organized, accessible library environment. The position requires attention to detail, effective communication, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while developing library-specific knowledge through on-the-job training.

Location:

Location: Newark

Work Hours:

Varies based upon departmental needs and student’s availability.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled No

Non-Discrimination Statement

Central Ohio Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status (past, present or future), national origin (ancestry), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent or any other basis under the law.