Access Services Graduate Student Night Assistant - University Libraries - 530604

Pay Grade/Pay Range: $12.00/hour

Department/Organization: 219101 - University Libraries

Normal Work Schedule: Thursday 10:00pm to 2:00am, Friday 3:00pm to 7:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm to 6:00pm; up to 20 hours a week

Job Summary: The Graduate Student Night Assistant for Access Services assists with library closing duties during the hours of Thursday 10:00pm to 2:00am, Friday 3:00pm to 7:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm to 6:00pm; up to 20 hours a week between Bruno, Gorgas, and Rodgers Libraries. Secures the library buildings at closing. Confirms that all student assistants are on duty. Assists with patrons at all library service desks and is the point person for any emergency situations with UAPD or UA facilities personnel in the absence of the Night Operations Manager.

The Graduate Student Night Assistant rotates nights between Bruno, Gorgas and Rodgers Libraries to assist with closing. Assists patrons with finding library materials and checks in/out materials. Processes returned materials, answers phones, and troubleshoots copier/printers. Shelves, sorts carts, and assists with ILL processes as time permits. Acts as point person for UAPD and UA facilities personnel if problems arise in the building. Conducts walk throughs of the building and reports any issues or problems. Ensures the building is secure at closing and all patrons have vacated the building. Determines if all lights are turned off. Contacts appropriate personnel to address emergency issues as necessary. Ensures compliance with library policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Current University of Alabama graduate student. Must be dependable and reliable to work hours as scheduled for position, Thursday 10:00pm to 2:00am, Friday 3:00pm to 7:00pm, and Saturday 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

Skills and Knowledge: Must have good customer service skills and the ability to effectively communicate with staff and patrons. Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and MS Office software. Must be able to lift books and push/pull book carts. Ability to operate and troubleshoot office equipment. Ability to manage time effectively and work independently as well as collaboratively with other student workers and staff to complete work tasks. A strong desire to learn new skills and attention to detail in completing tasks is essential.

Preferred Qualifications: Customer service experience and/or experience working in a library and additional computer skills.

Enrollment Requirements: Applicants must meet enrollment requirements to be eligible for on-campus student employment. Applicants must be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Undergraduate Students must be registered for at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; International Students must be registered full-time (Undergraduate = 12 credit hours, Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters. Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment. Individual hiring departments and programs may also have additional eligibility requirements for employment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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