Student Assistant - Innovation & Research Commons Help Desk
About The Position
Auburn University Libraries is seeking applicants for the position of Student Assistant to assist faculty and staff with daily library operations in the Innovation & Research Commons (I&RC). Why Work at Auburn? Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Requirements
- Enrolled student at Auburn University
- Report for the shift on time.
- Interest in public service and delivery of quality customer service.
- Be willing to work as a team member while interacting with faculty, staff, and students.
- Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- Dependability, multi-tasking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, balancing, hearing, handling objects with hands, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct service to library patrons at the I&RC Help Desk, which includes checking in/out technology equipment, answering questions, and directing patrons as needed.
- Set up wide-format printing for patrons.
- Help keep the area tidy.
- Help patrons use and perform basic troubleshooting of hardware, including but not limited to: PC and Mac desktop computers, laserjet printers, wide-format inkjet printers, and flatbed and large-format scanners/plotters.
- Help patrons locate microforms and operate microform reader/printers.
- Inventory and create lists of technology lending equipment.
- Inventory I&RC book collection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
