What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant - Library Assistant (FWSA only), S25 position at DigiPen Institute of Technology?
This position is ONLY open to current students, eligible for Federal Work Study, with an accepted FWS award.
Job title : Student Assistant - Library Assistant (FWSA only), S25
Reports to : Taylor Aberasturi
Location : DigiPen Institute of Technology
9931 Willows Road
Redmond, WA
Job Purpose or Essential Functions
- Assist students in getting the information and equipment they need
- Checks items in and out using the library's circulation system
- Open or close the library
- Assist with new item acquisitions, cataloguing, interlibrary loan, and test proctoring
- Assists in library usage data collection
- Handles cash or credit card payments
- Performs maintenance and cleaning of library space and equipment
- Assures the library is orderly
- Participates in special library projects
- Assists in explaining Library & Makerspace Policies, use information, rules of conduct
- Qualifications include but are not limited to :
- Attention to detail - there are a lot of procedures to remember for different equipment, and mistakes checking equipment in / out and putting it away should be extremely rare
- Reliability - I should be able to trust you when leaving the library in your hands, and you need to show up on time for shifts or find someone to cover them.
- Interest in working with Makers and using the Makerspace and equipment available.
- No experience required, but previous experience working in a library is a plus, as is customer service experience.
- Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Current Semester Academic Schedule
- Eligible for Federal Work Study, with an accepted FWS award
- Evenings and weekend shifts may be required.
- The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands :
- some stooping, kneeling, and / or crouching
- significant fine finger dexterity
- Generally, the job requires roughly 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing.
- Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
- Good Academic Standing - not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Qualifications / Competencies
A sincere desire to help people - this is a must!
Experience
Students will be selected through review of their submissions and an interview process.
Expected dates of employment : January 6 - May 5, 2025
Number of Hours per week : 8 hours a week minimum, 20 hours maximum
Wage Range :
Wage ranges are based on Washington State's minimum wage requirements.
16.66 - 17.75 per hour , depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen
Requirements to Apply :
Submit your resume and cover letter with this application via UKG and include your Spring Academic Schedule for shift availability, along with any scheduling preferences. These documents will be uploaded in the Documents section of the application, using the "Upload a file" button.
Working Conditions :
some lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, up to 25 lbs
DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements :
Requirement Exceptions :
It is possible to still be selected for a position with DigiPen if you do not meet the requirements above, so don't let that dissuade you from applying!
Once you have applied for - and the supervisor decides to offer you - a position, we will contact the necessary managers (Supervisor, Department Chair, and / or the Dean of Faculty) to complete and sign off on an Academic Waiver form, depending on which requirements need to be waived. Once the Waiver is returned to us, we'll continue you through the hiring process.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and academic freedom are priorities of DigiPen Institute of Technology , as DigiPen endorses the goals of affirmative action and equal opportunity employment. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.
Salary : $17 - $18
