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Part-time Associate - HawkTech

Dale, IN

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

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Part-Time Evening/Weekend Access Service Assistant

Part-Time Evening/Weekend Access Service Assistant

Indiana University

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 hours ago

Job description

The Access Services Assistant works alongside other Access Services Team members at University Library's Service and Information Desk, contributing to our mission to promote learning, provide information, and enable access to library resources for all our patrons. This position has a primary focus on service and support during evening and weekend hours.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
  • Provides outstanding customer service to all patrons whether in-person, via phone, e-mail, or chat
  • Helps patrons with research tasks, including navigating the library catalog and database searches
  • Responds to a wide range of informational inquiries about the library and campus
  • Helps patrons locate, check out, and return library materials
  • Provides support coverage as needed for the Access Services team
  • Works with full-time staff on projects to further the objectives of Access Services and University Library
  • Assists faculty, students, and other patrons by handling library-related issues, escalating complex issues to supervisor as needed
  • Monitors library systems
  • Creates and updates basic records, maintains automated records, reviewing for completeness and accuracy
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
  • High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
  • Some customer service experience
  • Experience using the library and library resources to do research
SKILLS
Required
  • Proficient in English written and verbal and communication skills
  • Strong commitment to excellent customer service and quality.
  • Ability to work with a variety of clientele which includes university students and staff, as well as community visitors
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Preferred
  • Ability to remain focused in a busy environment and handle multiple priorities
  • Demonstrates flexibility for as-needed emergency coverage
  • Good work ethic and positive attitude
  • Demonstrates a careful attention to detail
Working Conditions / Demands
This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners. The position requires the ability to communicate with both internal and external contacts in a variety of ways including by telephone, email, and chat. Ability to understand and interpret verbal and written instructions/materials. This is in part a sedentary role. Up to 20 percent of the time, the person in this position will need to move about the library building to assist employees and visitors. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. In cases where accommodations might be needed for this work, University Library works with IU Indianapolis Office of Civil Rights Compliance to provide personnel with appropriate assistance.
Additional Information
This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in the areas of communication, problem solving and critical thinking, adaptability, and collaborative teamwork.
Work Hours
This is a part-time position with evening and weekend hours, up to 15 hours a week.
Preferred Availability:
5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Wednesday and Thursday
1:00 PM to 6:00pm Friday and Saturday
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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