What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Commons Assistant position at Dominican University New York?
Job Description
Job Description
Part Time Library Assistant – Sullivan Library
Dominican University New York seeks a qualified part time Library Assistant. This is an in-person, part-time (20 hours / week), seasonal position for the academic year.
Requirements : Responsibilities
- Create a welcoming environment for library patrons
- Assist patrons in the Learning Commons and Circulation Desk
- Answer questions about the library and library services
- Monitor the Learning Commons and computer lab; reset the spaces at closing for the next day
- Manage group study room reservations in the Learning Commons
- Troubleshoot computer and printer questions; provide basic software support (MS Office, Google Suite)
- Check in / out books and other library material; shelve and retrieve books
- Open and / or close the library
- Assist in a range of library projects including but not limited to weeding, stacks maintenance / shelf reading, creating book exhibits, website maintenance, library programs, activities & special projects plus other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Hours
Dominican University New York, located in Orangeburg, New York, is 17 miles north of New York City, with approximately 1,400 students and 400 faculty and staff. There is a wide range of academic programs for students to choose from with more than 30 undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, liberal arts, nursing, occupational therapy, organizational leadership and communication, and physical therapy. The independent, four-year, co-ed university was founded in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt in the Catholic tradition. It is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Dominican University New York has been named a College of Distinction, is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution, and is recognized as Military Friendly.
Dominican University New York is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to excellence through equity and inclusion, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
AA / EOE
Salary Range : $16 per hour
Salary : $16
