Job Description

Job Description

• This position is for weekend evenings.


• These hours are subject to change.


• Maximum 10 hours per week.


• This is a part-time staff position, not a student position.


• This position is for the academic year (fall & spring semesters only).


• Under the direction of the Circulation Desk Manager and the overall direction of the Library Director, the Part-Time Circulation Desk Assistant is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Circulation Desk and North Wall Desk and performing closing procedures.

Job responsibilities:

• Oversee activities of undergraduate and graduate student employees within the Circulation Services Department.


• Report any library maintenance, equipment, and security issues.


• Close the Library.


• Handle Reserve Collection items, lending technology items, and other materials.


• Process library materials using WMS library automated system.


• Provide basic security by patrolling the Library on regular rounds and ensuring patrons present Stevens ID cards upon entering the building.


• Assist students, faculty, and staff with computers, printer/copiers, and scanners.


• Organize the library furniture.


• Miscellaneous office tasks as assigned.


• Become familiar with library website content.


• Monitor study rooms using LibCal system.


• Distribute and collect study room keys and other material.


• Handle and redirect incoming calls as needed.


• Follow and implement established policies and procedures of the university and the Library.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred skills:

• Commitment to excellent customer service is critical.


• Fluency in English language with clear speaking voice and good communication skills.


• Friendly, approachable, outgoing demeanor.


• Supervisory experience preferred but not necessary.


• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow-through with tasks.


• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and organized.


• Sound judgement and excellent problem-solving skills.


• Able to handle multi-tasking.


• Ability to work well with others (students, faculty, staff, colleagues).


• Experience using MS Office and Google Drive (Documents/Sheets).


• Knowledge of library operations/systems preferred but not required.


• Ideal candidate should reside in Hoboken or nearby.

Department

General Submission Guidelines:

In order to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens, you must submit an online application. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure:

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. You can obtain a copy of this report by accessing the following web site: http://www.stevens.edu/sit/police

Salary: $17.00