Jerry Falwell Library Student Worker Assistant
About The Position
The Jerry Falwell Library Student Worker Assistant supports one or more library departments while working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion. The employee is expected to interact professionally, courteously, and politely with library employees and customers, represent Liberty University appropriately, and follow university and library policies. For the Library Systems and Technologies Student Assistant assignment, the employee supports and reports to the Library Systems Administrator. The role works with the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) and other technologies in the library, provides basic computer troubleshooting, performs ASRS-related tasks, and develops content for library technologies such as digital signage, the media wall, and interactive touchscreens. This is an onsite, part-time student position, normally scheduled for 12–18 hours per week. The employee must be willing to work mornings and occasional special events. The working environment is typically climate-controlled, well lighted, and moderately noisy, and may include facilitating outdoor events. Starting pay is $12.77 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be a current student in good academic standing.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including understanding, speaking, and writing English professionally.
- Public communication skills to represent Liberty University professionally to business, government, and community customers and associates.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Computer and scheduling skills.
- Ability to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
- Must be willing to work mornings and occasional special events.
- Ability to travel to local and campus locations.
- Physical ability to sit for deskwork or keyboarding; hear and speak; stand, walk, and climb stairs; handle materials; reach overhead; kneel or stoop; and regularly lift 10 pounds or less.
Nice To Haves
- Federal Work Study approval is preferred.
- Ability to develop apps is preferred for the Library Systems and Technologies Student Assistant assignment.
- Knowledge of computer languages is preferred for the Library Systems and Technologies Student Assistant assignment.
Responsibilities
- Be punctual and reliable for scheduled hours, adhere to the student worker dress code, and follow instructions.
- Communicate clearly, respond to emails in a timely manner, answer phones, and alert the supervisor to schedule changes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and library administration.
- Adhere to Liberty University policies and represent the University in an exemplary manner.
- Work effectively as a team member while embracing and fostering Liberty University’s mission.
- For the Library Systems and Technologies assignment, support the Library Systems Administrator and work with the ASRS and other library technologies.
- Provide basic computer troubleshooting.
- Perform ASRS tasks, including bin auditing, shifting, picking, and resizing items.
- Develop content for library technologies, including digital signage, the media wall, and interactive touchscreens.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
