Student Employee - Library Job at Inside Higher Ed in Crystal Lake

Student Employee - Library

Position: Student Employee at McHenry County College, Department: Library, Division: Student Affairs.

Position Summary

The Student Library Assistant plays a key role in providing front-line customer service within the library. Responsibilities include greeting and assisting students and visitors, answering phone calls, and responding to general inquiries with professionalism and courtesy. The assistant also helps fellow students locate resources, supports library staff with day-to-day tasks, and contributes to a welcoming and efficient environment. This position is ideal for students looking to build communication and teamwork skills in a supportive, service-focused setting.

Workweek

Up to 10-20 hours per week; schedule varies based on student class schedule.

Library Hours

8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Salary

$15.00 per hour.

Location

Crystal Lake, IL.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Customer Service
• Greeting all library patrons
• Answering and transferring phone calls as appropriate
• Assisting students with printing or referring them to the IT Help Desk as appropriate
• Referring students to the Reference Librarian as needed, or assisting them with making a research appointment
• Development of appropriate education plans to establish academic and career goals and advise students on selection of courses

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products
• Ability to sit, walk, and stand up to 4 hours
• Ability to use office equipment (fax, copier, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Upon Hire

• Background Check
• Completion of New Employee Training
• Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for Fall/Spring semester
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above (if first semester student, GPA requirement is waived)
• If student qualifies for Federal Work Study, the student will be hired as a Federal Work Study employee to utilize these funds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at AskHR@mchenry.edu.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mchenrycountycollege/jobs/5128906/student-employee-library