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GW Student Employment Center for Career Services

GW Student Employment Center for Career Services is hiring: Student Library Assi

GW Student Employment Center for Career Services, Washington, DC, United States, 20052


Position Details

Position Information

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Position Title
Student Library Assistant I _Non-FWS

Level of Support
Student Support I

Position Type
Non-FWS

Number of Openings
2

Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)

Wage Per Hour
17.50

Division/School
GW Libraries & Academic Innovation

Department Name
132102 COMMUNICATIONS & STUDENT SUCCESS SERVICES

Department Bio

Academic Commons is the one-stop shop for students to connect and engage with

academic resources. Academic Commons offers peer tutoring, course review sessions,

data consultations, academic skills workshops, and more. Student employees in

Academic Commons are responsible for providing and/or connecting students to these

resources with a high-level of customer service

Position Specific Summary

The Student Library Assistant will provide support to library patrons looking to navigate

library and university resources. This is a customer service position serving the GW

community and is based in Gelman Library. Specific responsibilities include:
  • Monitor service areas at the Ask Us Desk and the Create Digital Studio to ensure patrons receive high-quality support.
  • Answer basic inquiries regarding access to library and university resources, escalating to a supervisor when necessary.
  • Assist with basic troubleshooting of academic technologies in Gelman Library.
  • Monitor check-out requests of multimedia equipment in CREATE Digital Studio, ensuring accuracy in record keeping.
  • Assist with other special projects or events as needed, and should be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Standard Position Description

The student will support the administrative and logistical tasks in a GW library. Tasks may include: retrieving and reshelving materials, staffing the reference desk and assisting on-site patrons, fulfilling patron requests for scans and photocopies of materials, stacks management, assisting staff with researching patron reference queries, monitoring patrons for compliance library and university protocols, and record-keeping tasks to support collection management practices. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes
Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology and Data

Required Qualifications

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Current undergraduate student
  • Experience with customer service in fast-paced environment, including answering phones
  • Basic knowledge of computer troubleshooting & operation
  • Basic knowledge of/interest in learning about software offered through Gelman
  • Library: https://library.gwu.edu/software-library

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
11/20/2024

Job Close Date
12/10/2024

Campus Location
Foggy Bottom

Work Type Designation
In-Person

Report to Manager Name
Lorelai Clubb

Hiring Manager Name
Kevin Knudsen, Drew Moger, Ben Horn, Lorelai Clubb

Special Instructions Summary

Please complete the Library Availability form listed (go.gwu.edu/libraryform) and provide

your expected availability for the Fall 2024 semester. Please note that the form covers

more time/hours than our service desks are typically open.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Background Check

The student employee will:
Work with or have contact with minors. - Background check required.