Student Employment - Specialist I, Library (Part-Time)

Overview

Student Employment - Specialist I, Library (Part-Time) at Salt Lake Community College.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

The Library Public Services Specialist I will work at the Circulation desk providing friendly and effective services to library patrons, including students, staff and faculty. The number of hours assigned is dependent upon the work-study award amount. The work-study position at the South City Campus Library will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The work-study position at the Jordan Campus Library will be 7:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday-Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications and other standard computer software/equipment.
• General library practices.
• Customer service; interpersonal communication with patrons and coworkers.
• Perform well in the occasional high-stress situation.
• Interact effectively with students, staff, faculty, and community members; provide effective customer service to a diverse population.
• Solve problems efficiently and effectively in accordance with SLCC Library and Salt Lake Community College policies.
• Express ideas and follow directions both verbally and in writing; manage time effectively; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Multi-task while on desk duty; stand, bend, and lift up to 10 lbs; push loaded book carts.
• Learn and utilize library classification systems such as Library of Congress.
• Communicate effectively with a broad range of people with varying abilities and backgrounds to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Work with all groups from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a current SLCC student.
• Must be taking 6 credit hours for fall and spring semester.
• Must have been awarded Federal Work Study funds through Financial Aid.

About Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city with access to the Wasatch Mountains and local amenities. SLCC is committed to equal employment and nondiscrimination and values a respectful work environment. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems and other retirement options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.