College Assistant at The William and Anita Newman Library Job at Metropolitan Ne

College Assistant at The William and Anita Newman Library

Posted on August 12, 2025 – Application Deadline August 15, 2025.

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Position Overview

The William and Anita Newman Library serves over 19,700 students and staff from Baruch College communities. As a College Assistant, you will provide front‑line service, support library operations, and contribute to projects across the library and Technology Center.

What The Role Involves

• Deliver exceptional front‑line service at circulation and technology service desks.
• Assist with technical operations, library circulation, information services, and material maintenance.
• Support library projects and initiatives, ensuring lending operates smoothly.
• Provide administrative support: screening visitors, handling calls, relaying messages, and organizing documents.
• Work evening and weekend shifts, keeping the library open during all operating hours.
• Answer inquiries via email, phone, or in person, and enforce library policies.
• Use Alma, the library management system, for circulation and technology service tasks.
• Help with routine clerical work such as shelving books and data entry.

Key Qualifications

• Friendly, courteous, and proactive individual ready to assist a diverse community.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Reliable team player, punctual, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable asking questions and offering suggestions.
• Adaptable, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite.
• Customer‑centric mindset, enjoying collaboration with diverse groups.

Benefits / Compensation

• Hourly rate: $18.54.
• In‑person, part‑time position (up to 20 hours per week). Maximum 1,040 hours per year (950 for FY 26).
• Comprehensive benefits package available to part‑time employees meeting hour criteria.
• Hands‑on experience in a dynamic academic library setting.
• Flexible part‑time schedule, including evening and weekend shifts.
• Chance to collaborate with diverse patrons and team members.

Ready to join our team? Send your resume and weekly availability to circulation@baruch.cuny.edu.

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