Temporary Hourly, Library Assistant

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 21,697 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs is seeking a Temporary Hourly Library Assistant to provide friendly front desk service and support Learning Commons operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with front desk supervision, reference help, and guiding library services for students and staff. This role offers flexible hours and opportunities to support tutoring programs and student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year library or learning commons experience.
• Minimum one year supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, welcoming customer service.
• Assist with supervision of front desk operations.
• Open and close Learning Commons locations as assigned.
• Communicate library services and tutoring offerings to students and visitors.
• Assist planning tutoring and promise programs.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk operations

Supervision

Research assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

Interlibrary Loan System

Prospector

Job description

Title:

Temporary Hourly, Library Assistant

Position Type:

Temporary Hourly

College:

Pikes Peak State College

Location:

Colorado Springs

Salary Range:

$15.75 - $19.00 per hour

Who We Are:

We have as many dreams here as we do students, and they come in every variety: high school grads, veterans, single moms, factory workers, jocks, artists, geeks, book worms and retirees from every race, ethnicity and age. Together, we create a supportive learning environment and a sense of belonging for those who want to build a better future while staying close to home and for travelers on their way from here to everywhere. Students succeed at PPSC!

Job Summary:

The library is seeking temporary assistance to provide respectful, welcoming, and helpful customer service and guidance to students, faculty, staff and visitors to the Learning Commons. Positions will work collaboratively with the library, tutoring, support staff and student workers by assisting with front desk and operational duties. Positions must be able to work independently at times, with limited supervision and exercise sound judgment when handling responsibilities.

This is a temporary part-time hourly position. Student hourly positions are not to exceed 20 hours per week. Non-student hourly positions are not to exceed 28 hours per week.

Assistance needed to cover multiple shifts/days at various campus locations during the following operational hours:

• Monday through Thursday 7:30am - 9:00pm
• Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 3:00pm

General Duties

• Providing respectful, helpful, and welcoming customer service.
• Assisting with supervision of front desk operations on behalf of the direct supervisor.
• Opening and closing Learning Commons locations as assigned.
• Acting as a supervisor override for specific systems and assisting with upper-level processes under supervisor guidance.
• Communicating services, including tutoring, coaching, and library services, to students and other visitors.
• Assisting students with more complicated research questions and providing guidance with technology use (computers, software, and equipment).
• Respecting and maintaining student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations.
• Understanding and adhering to department guidelines, procedures, and the PPCC Student Code of Conduct.
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of the front desk and department areas.
• Assisting students with use of services, scheduling tutoring appointments and room reservations, computers, copiers, and library book stacks.
• Assisting with planning appointments for the promise programs and the tutoring programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed high school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in a library or learning commons setting.
• One year of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Associate's degree.
  Experience with the Interlibrary Loan System or Prospector.
• Additional experience in a library or learning commons environment.

Selection Process

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by June 30, 2026.

Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this position.