What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extra Help Assistant - Work Study position at University of Arkansas?
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
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Department:Library Administration
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The position requires working 12-20 hours per week. Certain positions will require working nights and weekends. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
- Must be currently enrolled at UA Little Rock with Federal Work Study Funding;
- Formal education of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Job Duties:
- Check library materials in and out;
- Retrieve and shelves books, journals, A/V materials, and microforms;
- Straighten, shift, and read shelves;
- Assist library users with library research and the application of technology;
- Assist library users with equipment such as computers, microform readers, and printers/copiers;
- Process Interlibrary Loan requests;
- Scan and deliver digital copies of library materials;
- Retrieve, process, and package incoming and outgoing mail through Mail Services;
- Create/edit documents, spreadsheets, graphs, and files;
- Attend and actively participate in scheduled training sessions and staff meetings;
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Knowledge of Library of Congress call number sequences;
- Knowledge of MS Office and Google Workspace applications;
- Ability to follow instructions and perform detailed work;
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods, move book carts, and lift to 20 pounds;
- Ability to stoop, bend, and reach Aptitude for learning new technologies;
- Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Additional Information:
Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:Frequent Physical Activity:Occasional Physical Activity:Benefits Eligible:NoThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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