Library Assistant

Berkeley County Government•Summerville, SC

About The Position

The Library Assistant performs basic administrative tasks and interacts courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens. The position provides public customer service and handles clerical and administrative work, including maintaining documents and databases, responding to information requests, processing forms, preparing reports, and supporting daily operations. The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable environment. The position is limited to no more than 29 hours per week, with a normal schedule of 20 hours per week between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Scheduled hours, days, location, duties, and other details may change. Extra hours or different duties may be required during emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of related experience.
Data Entry/Basic Skills score of 71.
Word score of 45 and Excel score of 40.
Knowledge of personal computers, including Word.
Clerical skills, including filing, customer service, math, data entry, and correct grammar usage.
Skill using general office equipment.
Ability to accept payments.
Ability to manage inventory and property.
A criminal background check will be completed for the selected applicant if a current check (less than three years old) is not on file.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain documents and databases.
Update the supervisor about critical issues and events.
Provide detailed responses to requests for information.
Review and update administrative procedures.
Prepare and file required metrics and regulatory reports.
Assist the public by providing customer service.
Perform administrative tasks such as typing, scanning, creating and filing documents, answering telephones, taking messages, copying, light data entry, and computer operation.
Maintain inventory and stock office supplies.
Prepare and reconcile deposits.
Enter and review data and correct errors.
Process forms and information.
Research and look up information regarding daily activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.