Archives Student Worker Assistant - JFL

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, Jerry Falwell Library Student Worker Assistant will conduct themselves professionally, courteously, and politely in interactions with library employees and customers. They will support one or more of the departments within the Jerry Falwell Library. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts themselves as a professional by being on time and reliable for scheduled hours, adhering to the student worker dress code, and following instructions. Communicates clearly, including responding to emails in a timely manner, answering the phones and, alerting the supervisor to changes in schedule. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and library administration. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission. Performs the duties of the relevant position: Archives Assistant: helps the Archivist with a variety of customer service, preservation, and organizational tasks. This position reports to the Archivist and the Archives Specialists. Enters and retrieves materials from the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), including submitting requests to the ASRS queue, retrieving materials from the Level 00 workstations, and returning materials to the correct bin at the workstations. Enters data into databases, enters survey data using MS Excel, posts information to the Digital Commons, works with digital files, and scans documents into digital format. Provides customer service while staffing the reception desk, answering basic questions, assists customers with requesting materials, and monitors customers in their use of archival materials. Preserves items by photocopying materials, handles items with care, and keeps the Archive areas free of contaminates. Additional information may be found here QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience Required to be a current student in good academic standing. Federal Work Study approved preferred. Additional requirements and preferences of the relevant position: Archives Assistant: Able to lift 40 or fewer pounds and push carts weighing up to 250 pounds. ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates. Strong organizational skills. Computer and scheduling skills. Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Physical and Sensory Abilities Required to travel to local and campus locations. May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally. Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus. Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business. Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. The working environment may also include the facilitation of outdoor events. Work Hours This position is normally scheduled for 12-18 hours per week. Must be willing to work mornings and occasional special events.

Requirements

Required to be a current student in good academic standing.
Able to lift 40 or fewer pounds and push carts weighing up to 250 pounds.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.
Strong organizational skills.
Computer and scheduling skills.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Required to travel to local and campus locations.
May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

Nice To Haves

Federal Work Study approved preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts themselves as a professional by being on time and reliable for scheduled hours, adhering to the student worker dress code, and following instructions.
Communicates clearly, including responding to emails in a timely manner, answering the phones and, alerting the supervisor to changes in schedule.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and library administration.
Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
Helps the Archivist with a variety of customer service, preservation, and organizational tasks.
Enters and retrieves materials from the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), including submitting requests to the ASRS queue, retrieving materials from the Level 00 workstations, and returning materials to the correct bin at the workstations.
Enters data into databases, enters survey data using MS Excel, posts information to the Digital Commons, works with digital files, and scans documents into digital format.
Provides customer service while staffing the reception desk, answering basic questions, assists customers with requesting materials, and monitors customers in their use of archival materials.
Preserves items by photocopying materials, handles items with care, and keeps the Archive areas free of contaminates.