Naropa Student Employment - Library Assistant
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We are searching for an experienced Naropa Student Employment - Library Assistant at our Arapahoe Campus facility.
Position Title:
Naropa Student Employment - Library AssistantNo. of Positions to Fill:
2-5Department/Program:
Libraries & Archives 43000Work Location:
Arapahoe CampusReports to:
Access Services LibrarianFLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt/HourlyFTE:
50% (5- 20 hrs/week)Compensation:
$18.00 - $18.00 per hour
Application Deadline:
October 1, 2024 or when position is filled.
Job SummaryThe Library Assistant work study is responsible for providing quality customer service and performing general library tasks in person and through online platforms, with working knowledge of library policies and procedures.
Job Duties & Responsibilities• Creates and maintains a positive team environment and behaves professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.• Helps and communicates with patrons to find materials and resources, including but not limited to books, articles, recordings, etc.• Performs all circulation functions accurately.• Understands the library and university computer systems and platforms used to help library users.• Places patron reservations for AV equipment• Troubleshoots AV, and computer network and printing issues with patrons.• Helps patrons with basic research questions, knows when to refer to staff/librarians.• Answers patron questions in person, over the phone, and via email and other web platforms.• Maintains library order and organization, including basic cleaning of library areas.• Shelves materials accurately using Library of Congress call numbers.• Creates a professional and friendly library atmosphere, with a focus on customer service.• Staffs at multiple library branches on different campuses.• Helps all library staff with a wide variety of tasks and projects upon request.• Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications• Student must be awarded Naropa work study hours by the Naropa Financial Aid office.•
High degree of emotional intelligence, integrity, critical thinking, and communication skills.• Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.• Highly self-motivated and detail oriented.• Good customer service/interpersonal skills; great communicator.• Able to work with a team.• Willing and able to cover unscheduled hours a few times a semester.• Must be punctual, and able to commit to a semester-long schedule.• Experience with computers and technology.• Willingness to learn, and interest in all Naropa curricula to support knowledge of collection.• Able to regularly work at/commute to multiple Naropa University campuses.All job candidates must hold a commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related professional development regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have in the workplace.
All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
All job candidates must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University for this job and the capacity to provide a rigorous clinical approach as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.Physical Requirements:Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:•
Must be able to stand, walk and sit.• Be able to lift/carry up to 25 pounds.• Must be able to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach above shoulder level.• Must be able to engage in repetitive action.• May be exposed to interruptions, distractions, heat, cold, dust, dampness and heights.
Naropa'shealth and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision,FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid lifeinsurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-taxretirement savings plan, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplementalinsurance plans.
A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-timeemployees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week.
Employees whowork 20 - 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term& long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental deathand dismemberment, and the retirement plan.
Employees whowork fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa'sretirement plan only.
All regularfull-time and part-time employees accrue sick leave benefits; accrual rates varybased on the position, hours worked, and years of service.
Naropa University's commitment to diversity aligns withits highest aspirations to apply contemplative inquiry and education to exploreand embody the human qualities that facilitate collaboration to create a commonhumanity and a just society. Individuals who have experience with and acommitment to inclusive communities are encouraged to apply. EOE
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibitsgender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence.This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.