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Title: Temporary Hourly, Library Assistant

Position Type: Temporary Hourly

College: Pikes Peak State College

Location: Colorado Springs

Salary Range: $15.75 - $19.00 per hour

Who We Are:

We have as many dreams here as we do students, and they come in every variety: high school grads, veterans, single moms, factory workers, jocks, artists, geeks, book worms and retirees from every race, ethnicity and age. Together, we create a supportive learning environment and a sense of belonging for those who want to build a better future while staying close to home and for travelers on their way from here to everywhere. Students succeed at PPSC!

Job Summary:

The library is seeking temporary assistance to provide respectful, welcoming, and helpful customer service and guidance to students, faculty, staff and visitors to the Learning Commons. Positions will work collaboratively with the library, tutoring, support staff and student workers by assisting with front desk and operational duties. Positions must be able to work independently at times, with limited supervision and exercise sound judgment when handling responsibilities.
This is a temporary part-time hourly position. Student hourly positions are not to exceed 20 hours per week. Non-student hourly positions are not to exceed 28 hours per week.
Assistance needed to cover multiple shifts/days at various campus locations during the following operational hours:
• Monday through Thursday 7:30am - 9:00pm
• Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 3:00pm

General Duties
• Providing respectful, helpful, and welcoming customer service.
• Assisting with supervision of front desk operations on behalf of the direct supervisor.
• Opening and closing Learning Commons locations as assigned.
• Acting as a supervisor override for specific systems and assisting with upper-level processes under supervisor guidance.
• Communicating services, including tutoring, coaching, and library services, to students and other visitors.
• Assisting students with more complicated research questions and providing guidance with technology use (computers, software, and equipment).
• Respecting and maintaining student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations.
• Understanding and adhering to department guidelines, procedures, and the PPCC Student Code of Conduct.
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of the front desk and department areas.
• Assisting students with use of services, scheduling tutoring appointments and room reservations, computers, copiers, and library book stacks.
• Assisting with planning appointments for the promise programs and the tutoring programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed high school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in a library or learning commons setting.
• One year of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed Associate's degree.
  Experience with the Interlibrary Loan System or Prospector.
• Additional experience in a library or learning commons environment.

Selection Process:

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by June 30, 2026.
Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.  
Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.
Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Application should include availability (preferred workdays/time).
Application must be submitted online. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.
Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment. All work must be performed in the State of Colorado.
Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Retirement

Pikes Peak State College participates in Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA)  contribution rates. State employees are required to a mandatory contribution of a percentage of their salary to the plan, and the college contributes a percentage as well. While you are enrolled in PERA, you do not pay Social Security. In addition, there are supplemental retirement plans available through three other vendors.

Leave Programs

Temporary hourly employees earn one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

Temporary hourly employees are eligible for the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI).