William Woods University is hiring: Student Library Assistant in Fulton

Overview

Job Title: Student Library Assistant
Department: Library
Reports To: Library Director
Job Type: Part time, non exempt

General Description: The student library assistant is responsible for Circulation Desk operations. This position requires working independently as the only staff member during evening and/or weekend shifts and will be responsible for opening or closing the library building.

Responsibilities

• Opens and/or closes the library building according to established procedures.
• Maintains order and safety in the library during open hours; enforces library policies and procedures; consults with supervisor or other library staff when needed.
• Operates circulation desk: charges and discharges library materials, collects fines, reserves equipment, registers on-site borrowers, etc.
• Assists in the setup and use of equipment in the Library Auditorium.
• Answers basic procedural and directional questions.
• Provides basic computer/printer support for student lab computers.

Position Requirements

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to operate a computer and learn new computer skills
• Work cooperatively with other library and university employees
• Work well with people of varying educational and cultural backgrounds and experience levels
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Strong work values — dependable, honest, responsible, and a positive attitude

Typical Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, move, and carry a minimum of 20 pounds up and down stairs
• Ability to conduct business over the telephone
• Ability to speak and read English fluently

Work Schedule

This is a non-exempt, part-time position during the academic year.

About William Woods University

William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993. Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs. With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri\'s state school system. William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life.

William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer