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DePaul

Part Time Faculty, Anthropology

Chicago, IL · On-site

$4K - $5K/wk

Part Time Faculty, Anthropology Full-time Faculty Positions Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will ...

Hcfl

Part-time Associate - HawkTech

Campus, IL

$19.52/hr

Manage computer technology in the library. * Provide direct student technical support while ensuring a professional and service-oriented approach. * Technology Research * Coordination of technology ...

Olathe

Customer Service Representative II

Indian Creek, IL

$18.25 - $19.90/hr

Employment Type Part Time (20 to 29 hours with KPERS benefits) Job Summary Pay Range: $18.25 to $19 ... The Indian Creek Library for the City of Olathe is looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented ...

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Patron Services Coordinator

Carol Stream Public Library

Carol Stream, IL • On-site

$16.45 - $18/hr

Part-time

Vision, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Description:

*This is a part-time, IMRF and VSP vision insurance eligible, 25 hours/ week supervisory position that requires availability to work evening and weekend shifts. This position accrues Sick and Vacation time monthly, and receives 2 paid holidays and 2 Floating Holidays annually*


Position Summary:

Direct the workflow of the department and delegate a variety of clerical tasks while performing the responsibilities of a Patron Services Clerk.


Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in training and coaching Patron Services Clerks and Materials Clerks

• Resolve customer disagreements positively

• Issue Special Borrowing Accounts

• Examine, and appropriately route, materials for review

• Maintain billing for damaged and unreturned materials within the Library and the SWAN consortium

• Analyze report data for problem solving with patron accounts and circulated materials

• Serve as Team Leader which includes handling patron concerns, managing emergencies and opening and closing of the facility

• Balance cash drawer

• Facilitate meeting room reservation requests

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent


Experience:

• Two years public library Patron Services department experience preferred

• Two years customer service experience


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong customer service orientation

• Ability to handle cash and credit transactions

• Ability to interpret and execute detailed procedures

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

• Aptitude to direct others in their work

• Attention to detail, accuracy and organization

• Works collaboratively as a member of a team and independently with minimal direction

• Uses verbal, written and electronic communication effectively

• Proficient in using a personal computer and office productivity software

• Applies creative problem-solving to a variety of situations


Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Multiple daily collection of materials from inside and outside book drop in varying temperature and weather

• Ability to, bend, stoop, carry, reach, pull, push and lift up to 20 pounds