Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : Prescott Campus, Prescott, AZ
Job Type: Casual Part Time (Less than 20 hours/week)
Job Number: 2026-00192
Department: Library - Prescott
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Description of Position
The Information Services Desk Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and community accessing Library, Tutoring, and Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI) services. This part-time position provides frontline support for information inquiries, resource circulation, and technology assistance across CLI spaces and reports to the Manager of Public Services.
*Part-time position with variable scheduling including evenings and weekends as needed*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Circulation and Resource Management
- Utilize borrowing management systems to check out and check in laptops, hotspots, books, and other circulating materials
- Verify patron eligibility and process equipment loans according to established policies and resolve basic account issues
- Support with patrons regarding holds, renewals, and overdue items
Technology Support
- Provide basic troubleshooting assistance for common technology issues including printing, wireless connectivity, and equipment setup
- Provide Tier 1 Canvas support for basic navigation and access questions
- Assist patrons with accessing computers, printers, and other equipment in public areas
- Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate with appropriate technical support staff
Information and Reference Services
- Provide Tier 1 reference support to students, answering questions about basic research tools, databases, and library resources
- Direct patrons to appropriate CLI services including tutoring, technology labs, and study spaces
- Assist users in navigating the library catalog and locating physical and digital materials
- Escalate complex reference questions to librarians as needed
Facility Oversight
- Assist students, staff, and faculty with checking into CLI spaces and study rooms
- Monitor study spaces, computer stations, and public areas to ensure a productive learning environment
- Respond to facility issues and coordinate with appropriate departments for resolution
- Enforce CLI policies regarding food and beverage, noise levels, and appropriate use of spaces
- Assist in opening and closing procedures as assigned
Administrative Support
- Support the CLI team with special projects as assigned
- Assist with event setup and coordination for CLI programs and activities
- Contribute to ongoing improvement of desk procedures and student services
Minimum Expectations & Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to learn new software systems and technology platforms
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Experience in a library, tutoring center, or academic support environment
- Familiarity with library databases and research tools
- Experience with circulation or inventory management systems
- Current enrollment at Yavapai College or prior community college experience
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Yavapai College offers its employees a comprehensive benefit package:
- Other Insurance Coverage: Workers' Compensation (compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases)
- Unemployment Compensation: Employees who are laid off or terminated may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements
- Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s).
- Additional Benefits and Services: Local community discounts to faculty and staff, mail and notary service.