Undergrad Student Employee - Library

Benedictine University; Lisle, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Plans

Mental Health Support

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job summary

Benedictine University is seeking an undergraduate student to work in the Library as a Student Employee. The role supports circulation and information desk operations, data entry, and library errands while ensuring policy adherence and helpful service to patrons.

The position is part-time, on-site, with 6–10 hours per week, and requires current enrollment in good standing. Training and campus guidelines are provided as part of the university employment program.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled Benedictine student in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Discharge and shelve circulating, reserve materials. Juvenile and text books are responsibility of the students who work at the information desk.
• Assist with basic Interlibrary Loan duties (requested from Silvia)
• Cooperates as team member with library staff in performing duties essential to efficient and user-friendly library service.
• Working on assign projects such data entry, library errands as needed and other duties as assigned.
• Check working email for notifications and messages – if you need help please contact us for questions.
• Keep record of any transaction done in Circulation and Information desk – Use LibInsight for that.
• Do headcount at the half hour on the hour
• You need to help to reinforce the library policy when students bring food at the 2nd floor. Advise students “Clean up after yourself”, make sure that is happening.

Job description

Undergrad Student Employee - Library

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Position

Student Employee - Library

Department

Library

Rate

State minimum wage

Responsibilities

• Discharge and shelve circulating, reserve materials. Juvenile and text books are responsibility of the students who work at the information desk.
• Assist with basic Interlibrary Loan duties (requested from Silvia)
• Cooperates as team member with library staff in performing duties essential to efficient and user-friendly library service.
• Working on assign projects such data entry, library errands as needed and other duties as assigned.
• Check working email for notifications and messages – if you need help please contact us for questions.
• Keep record of any transaction done in Circulation and Information desk – Use LibInsight for that.
• Do headcount at the half hour on the hour
• You need to help to reinforce the library policy when students bring food at the 2nd floor. Advise students “Clean up after yourself”, make sure that is happening.

Responsibilities

• Discharge and shelve circulating, reserve materials. Juvenile and text books are responsibility of the students who work at the information desk.
• Assist with basic Interlibrary Loan duties (requested from Silvia)
• Cooperates as team member with library staff in performing duties essential to efficient and user-friendly library service.
• Working on assign projects such data entry, library errands as needed and other duties as assigned.
• Check working email for notifications and messages – if you need help please contact us for questions.
• Keep record of any transaction done in Circulation and Information desk – Use LibInsight for that.
• Do headcount at the half hour on the hour
• You need to help to reinforce the library policy when students bring food at the 2nd floor. Advise students “Clean up after yourself”, make sure that is happening.

Required Qualifications

Mustbe a currently enrolled Benedictine student in good standing.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Use of computer screen, phone and customer service.

May require bending or sitting for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training

As a University employee you are required to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

Location

Library

Hours per week

6-10 hours per week

Days/Times Preferred

Monday through Thursday, between 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. or Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hiring Supervisor

Silvia Larrondo

Part-Time Employee Benefits Package

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time).
• Retirement Plans: Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.
• Mental Health Support: Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.