Undergraduate Student Library Advisor

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Undergraduate Library Advisor position provides an opportunity for an undergraduate student leader to represent, promote, and support the UF Smathers Libraries. In this position, the Undergraduate Library Advisor will learn more about the libraries while working with library faculty and staff on projects and initiatives designed to support UF students. The Undergraduate Library Advisor will participate in on-campus activities beginning in Fall 2026. As part of this role, the Undergraduate Library Advisor will participate in training sessions with librarians on library services, information literacy, outreach, and marketing strategies. The ULA will meet regularly with program coordinators for guidance, reflection, feedback, and professional development. The ULA will also undertake an individual project to develop a new promotional, instructional, or student-focused resource for UF students, with particular emphasis on supporting outreach and engagement with first-time and first-generation college students.

Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate student and have second-year or higher standing by the start date.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Able to be friendly and approachable
• Able to be punctual, reliable, and flexible and work ten hours per week, including occasional evening and weekend events.
• Capable of working independently once trained and self-motivated
• Moderate computer and web searching skills
• Comfortable with public speaking and serving as on-camera talent for video projects
• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of social media platforms, graphic design, and content creation.

Nice To Haves

• Outreach/marketing background
• Video production
• Library experience
• On-camera talent
• Teaching or training experience
• Student organization connections

Responsibilities

• Represent the UF Smathers Libraries at campus events, SGA meetings, tabling events, and other outreach activities to connect with undergraduate students and promote library services.
• Plan and host monthly student engagement activities and recommend innovative programs, events, and outreach opportunities.
• Create student-focused marketing and promotional materials, including flyers, social media content, and other resources.
• Participate in library assessment and research activities, including the MISO Survey and informal student-centered assessment, to gather feedback and help inform library services and programs.
• Serve as a liaison between undergraduate students and library faculty and staff by sharing student perspectives, needs, and concerns.
• Support special library projects and initiatives, including displays, exhibits, newsletters, videos, online resources, research, and collaborative projects with campus partners.
• Develop an individual project that supports undergraduate students’ needs and interests. We are excited for participants to bring their own perspectives and experiences as UF students into the libraries’ conversation about our services, spaces, and teaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED