Texas Work-Study| Library Reference Desk/Computer Lab Student Worker

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Houston Library is seeking an evening reference desk student worker to assist staff at the 4th-floor Reference Desk with daily operations and to support study rooms and computer labs.

You must be enrolled at UHD for six credits or more, qualify for Texas Work Study, and be available evenings. This on-campus role requires some lifting, troubleshooting computers, and providing friendly help to students, faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at UHD for six or more credit hours for the semester.
• Must qualify for Texas Work Study via Financial Aid.
• Must be able to work evenings.
• All positions may require a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Monitor computer lab activity
• Explain and enforce computer lab policies and study room rules
• Manage study room reservations
• Check out study room key cards and equipment
• Load paper into six library printers
• Troubleshoot computers, printers, and scanners
• Assist patrons with computer and software questions
• Provide visitors with computer access
• Assist library staff with opening and/or closing the computer lab

Skills

Computer troubleshooting

Punctual & reliable

Detail oriented

Quick learner

Professional communication

Education

Enrollment in UHD for six+ credits

Job description

Department: Library Salary: $12.00 per hour

Description

The (evening) reference desk student worker assists Library staff at the 4th-floor Reference Desk with daily operations.

Required to work a set PM schedule (scheduling is negotiable)

Duties

• Monitor computer lab activity
• Explain and enforce computer lab policies and study room rules
• Manage study room reservations
• Check out study room key cards and equipment
• Load paper into six library printers
• Troubleshoot computers, printers, and scanners
• Assist patrons with computer and software questions
• Provide visitors with computer access
• Assist library staff with opening and/or closing the computer lab

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some lifting of up to 20 lbs. is required
• Experience with computers and troubleshooting
• Reliable, punctual, and organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable learning new tasks and taking initiative
• Positive Attitude
• The ability to communicate professionally with students, faculty, and staff

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at UHD for the semester applying for six (6) college credit hours or more
• Must qualify for Texas Work Study via Financial Aid
• Must be able to work evenings

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.