Part Time Staff - Library Assistant

Kilgore College • Kilgore, TX

398d • $20,800 - $20,800

About The Position

The Library Assistant position at Kilgore College is a part-time role focused on providing support to students and patrons in a library environment. The assistant will interact with library users, assist with various library services, and help maintain a conducive learning atmosphere. This role requires a commitment to customer service and the ability to handle library equipment and procedures effectively.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work efficiently
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Punctual, dedicated, friendly, and willing to practice radical hospitality on a daily basis
• Great attention to detail
• Be able to lift up to 25 lbs., sit for long periods, read & work from computer 85% of the time
• Computer skills to include proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and database applications
• Able to work well with little supervision and relate well to a diverse student and faculty population
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work in a typical office environment
• Able to handle occasional high levels of stress
• Organized, confidentiality-minded, expedient, tactful, and even-tempered
• Excellent customer service skills are required

Responsibilities

• Unlock doors and prepare library for patrons
• Check book drops
• Process and shelve newspapers
• Assist students and patrons with computers, printers/copiers, scanners and other library equipment
• Aid students with specific types of software and internet-based resources
• Aid students with common library procedures, such as study room reservation and finding books
• Sell convenience-based college school supplies
• Reconcile cash drawer contents at beginning and end of shift
• Handle money in a responsible and professional manner
• Receive payments for over-due fines and fees and document appropriately
• Help to maintain order in the library
• Straighten furniture
• Record incidents and report to full-time staff members
• Participate in special projects
• Follow and adhere to general Kilgore College and Watson Library policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Worker's Compensation
• Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees