Student Outreach & Development Specialist (Library)

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Library at UW-Whitewater seeks a User Services Student Development & Outreach Specialist (Library Specialist, LM031). This full-time role leads career readiness development for student employees in User Services, and coordinates outreach programming for campus and community partners.

You will supervise student staff, manage schedules and timesheets, provide training, and support circulation desk services with a strong customer-service focus.

Qualifications

• Requires supervisory and training experience.
• Customer service experience is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Experience coordinating project work within teams.

Responsibilities

• Mentor student employees and develop career readiness.
• Collaborate on co-curricular library student projects.
• Train staff on customer service and circulation activities.
• Coordinate hiring, scheduling and timesheets for student workers.
• Provide front-line service at the Circulation Desk and assist patrons.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Independent multitasking

Project coordination

Education

Undergraduate degree

Master’s degree or coursework

Job description

The University Library at UW-Whitewater seeks a User Services Student Development & Outreach Specialist (Library Specialist, LM031). This full-time role leads career readiness development for student employees in User Services, and coordinates outreach programming for campus and community partners.

You will supervise student staff, manage schedules and timesheets, provide training, and support circulation desk services with a strong customer-service focus.