Part Time Evening Library Assistant Jobs in Michigan

Position Summary:

The Student Employee-Library Assistant will meet academic and professional qualifications, work with discretion and confidentiality, demonstrate dedication to academic excellence and student-centered education, and support the mission and objectives of Bay Mills Community College. This position is part-time (up to 20 hours per week) with an hourly wage of $14.00. This position qualifies as Federal Work Study (FWS) community service as it provides services designed to improve the quality of life for community residents and supports educational and community needs. This position also meets FWS literacy requirements by providing support for reading, writing, basic academic skills, and family literacy activities for pre-school through adult learners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Duties support reading, writing, or basic academic skills.
• The student will help individuals use books, reading materials, or library resources.
• The student assists with family literacy or communication literacy-related activities.
• The work benefits preschool through adult learners (not just BMCC students).

• Communicate with and assist all library guests.

• Utilize basic computer functions for circulation and basic cataloging.

• Assist in maintaining a well-organized library by shelving, reorganizing, and keeping a neat workspace.

• Assist in ordering, circulation, and packaging of Inter-Library Loan books.

• Assist with ACCUPLACER placement testing, scheduling,and giving tests for online and/or on-campus students.

• Communicate with staff, faculty, administration, prospective and continuing students, as well as all other guests.

• Provide one-on-one tutoring and/or in a group setting with library guests.

• Assists with other duties as assigned.

• Position may include weekends and evening shifts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

• Excellent guest service skills required.

• Excellent computer application skills to include Microsoft Office and recording software.

• Working knowledge or ability to learn office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and printers.

• Respect for the confidentiality of all information received.

• Demonstrated personal integrity, sound judgement, and dependability.
• Professional demeanor while representing BMCC.
  

Student Employment Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a degree-seeking student at Bay Mills Community College.
• Must have Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined in BMCC's Student Handbook:
  • Grade Point Average of 2.0 (cumulative).

• • Completion of 67% of credits attempted at BMCC on a cumulative basis.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits for the semester the paid internship/FWS will be awarded.
• Must have attendance of 70% or higher in all classes.
• Must be eligible for FWS funding.
  
• Eligibility requirements must be met at the beginning of each semester.

To Apply:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED; Any interested candidates should apply by uploading the following documents here in BambooHR:

1. Letter of interest that addresses how the applicant meets the posted requirements
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
   
3. Proof of tribal enrollment, if claiming preference.
4. A list of contact information and nature of professional relationship of at least three (3) professional references. Candidates may provide letters of reference if preferred.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required in said position.

In accordance with the Clery Act, Bay Mills Community College's Annual Security Report is available at the Receptionist's desk in the Administration Building or the Accounting Department upon request. This document provides critical safety information, such as emergency response and preparedness, crime prevention, crime reporting, and timely warnings. This report also includes crime statistics.

It is the policy of BMCC to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. However, BMCC Indian Preference in accordance with the spirit of the Indian Preference Act, PL 88-352-Sec. 707 (1) July 2, 1972, may grant first consideration for employment to Indians.