Oakton College is hiring: Library Student Engagement Student Employee, #1322 in

Overview:

The Library Student Engagement Assistant will provide customer service, public-facing support, and project assistance for the Oakton Library. Students in this role will help monitor the Reference & Research Desk area, assist students with basic questions such as printing, room reservations, and directional support, and contribute to library marketing, social media, and campus engagement initiatives. This position is ideal for students who enjoy working with people, communicating clearly, and contributing to library events and outreach.

Department: Library

Campus Location: Des Plaines

Length of Employment: January 2026 - May 2026 (with opportunity to renew)

Can a student do homework in this position?

During low-traffic periods only, and with supervisor approval.

Hours Available:

Up to 10 hours/week per student

Scheduled Hours:

Monday: 8–10am

Tuesday: 8–10am

Wednesday: 11am–3pm

Thursday: 11am–3pm

Friday: 8–10:30am & 2–7:30pm

Schedule Flexibility:

Students are assigned weekly shifts. Once scheduled, students are expected to follow through with their determined shifts with minimal adjustments.

Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities (TDRs)

Monitor the Reference area by routinely walking through the space to ensure students are able to locate resources, study spaces, and services.

Assist students with basic questions such as:

• How to print or scan
• Locating books on the shelves
• Finding classrooms, departments, or offices on campus
• Reserving study rooms

Provide a welcoming and supportive presence in all public library spaces.

Notify library faculty or staff of issues requiring additional support. Student assistants may occasionally support or check in with other reference librarians depending on staffing needs.

Create and assist with marketing materials for library programs (flyers, graphics, social media drafts).

Help plan, set up, and host pop-up library events on Student Street or other campus locations

Support social media content development by gathering photos, drafting captions, and brainstorming ideas.

Assist with preparation and day-of support for library-sponsored, college-wide events.

Candidate Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities or KSOAs)

• Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours (Fall/Spring) and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and accountability
• Friendly, flexible, and comfortable interacting with students, faculty, and staff
• Strong communication skills

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to work independently on projects
• Comfortable learning basic library procedures and student-facing technologies
• Interest in marketing, social media, or student engagement preferred
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk in public service areas for periods of time

Application Process:

All interested applicants should complete an online application and provide a resume. Upon review of the applications, selected candidates will be contacted for interviews beginning December 8, with a suggested start date of January 20. Please contact Sylvia Rosillo at srosillo@oakton.edu with any questions.