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WSU Libraries Student Assistant - Stacks

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  • Student

Department
WSU Libraries

Campus Location
Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type
Part Time

Pay
$9.00 per hour

Work Schedule
8 AM-11 AM Availability Required, Afternoon Hours are Flexible

Export Compliance Requirement
No export control requirement.

Job Story
Responsible for service, maintenance, and knowledge of WSU Library stacks. Those services include:
-University Libraries seeking energetic student to help with the library refresh efforts.
-Must be available to work between 8am-11am. Afternoon hours can be flexible. Students can work up to 20 hours per week.
-Duties include: squatting, bending, lifting, and other physical work.
-Lifting materials weighing between 5 pounds and 50 pounds around the library for various needs.
-Shifting and re-organizing of library books and other materials.
-Cleaning of shelving components, stacks, and other library areas.
-Gathering statistics for projects as requested by the staff.
-Required to move about inside the library to complete assigned job tasks.
-Occasional exposure to dust and book debris.
-Other duties as assigned.

Job Summary
A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties
-Duties include: squatting, bending, lifting, and other physical work.
-Lifting materials weighing between 5 pounds and 50 pounds around the library for various needs.
-Shifting and re-organizing of library books and other materials.
-Cleaning of shelving components, stacks, and other library areas.
-Gathering statistics for projects as requested by the staff.
-Required to move about inside the library to complete assigned job tasks.
-Occasional exposure to dust and book debris.
-Other duties as assigned.

Required Education
High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Wichita State University.

Additional Requirements
-Must be available to work between 8am-11am. Afternoon hours can be flexible. Students can work up to 20 hours per week.
-Enrolled at WSU.
-Good communication skills.
-Ability to work within a team.
-Basic time management skills.
-Able to follow written and oral instructions.

Required Experience
This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and preferences.

Preferred Qualifications
-Work-Study eligible.

Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

 

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