Federal Work Study - Student Assistant (Library West User Services)

STU AST - NON CLERICAL & ADMIN<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Length Of Employment:<\/u> <\/em><\/strong> Available to start immediately and continue through the end of Fall 2022 and possibly beyond. These are ongoing Federal Work Study positions. <\/p>

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Work Schedule:<\/u> <\/strong> All positions are expected to work varying shifts between the hours listed below.<\/p>

Monday-Thursday |<\/strong> 8:00am-1:15am <\/p>

Friday |<\/strong> 8:00am-10:15pm<\/p>

Saturday |<\/strong> 9:00am-8:15pm<\/p>

Sunday |<\/strong> 10:00am-1:15am<\/p>

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Job Duties<\/u><\/strong> <\/p>

Public service library duties including: <\/p>

• Staff the circulation desk on the second floor of Library West <\/li>
• Search the UF catalog to determine the location of library materials and if they are available for checkout <\/li>
• Follow policy and procedure when checking out and returning library materials <\/li>
• Search, retrieve, check out, and return course reserve materials <\/li>
• Answer telephone calls and provide directional assistance for patrons <\/li>
• Assist patrons with general questions and refer them to other staff or faculty members when needed <\/li>
• Assist patrons with operation of printers, scanners, workstations, and other equipment <\/li>
• Assist with other general library duties and\/or projects such as shelving returned materials or supporting other departments <\/li>
• Assist the Collections Department by reporting missing items <\/li>
• Process new materials for the New Book Wall <\/li>
• Keep workstation clean, sanitized, and stocked <\/li>
• Periodically patrol the library to collect browsed library materials, and report maintenance or technological equipment issues to supervisors <\/li>
• Periodically patrol the library to uphold library policies as needed <\/li>
• Periodically assist staff members with opening and closing procedures <\/li>
• Assists in creating displays and other crafts as overseen by staff <\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>

• Federal Work Study Program REQUIRED - NO EXCEPTIONS!<\/u><\/strong> <\/li>
• Must be dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and courteous <\/li>
• Must be able to work some weekend and evening hours <\/li>
• Ability to manage time and commitments including scheduled work hours <\/li>
• Ability to follow detailed instructions <\/li>
• Strong oral and written communication skills <\/li>
• Experience with technological skills and applications <\/li>
• Must be able to lift and push up to 25 lbs <\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>

• Previous experience in any library setting <\/li>
• Previous customer service experience <\/li>
• Good database and web searching skills <\/li>
• Knowledge of UF Libraries Catalog and databases <\/li>
• Comfortable in Windows operating system <\/li>
• Previous experience with management applications (Microsoft Teams, Trello) <\/li>
• Ability to work independently once trained <\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>

• Applicants must attach a copy of their Financial Aid Award page showing proof of work study and a copy of their current class schedule<\/u><\/strong> to \u201cAdditional Documents 1 & 2\u201d of the job requisition and provide copies of both documents upon request <\/li>
• In order to be considered, you must upload your resume and list of 3 references<\/strong>.<\/li>
• Freshmen & sophomores who will consider working for the duration of their academic tenure are preferred, but others who are able to make a long-term commitment to the unit will be considered <\/li>
• Applicants will have to maintain FWS in order to continue working at Library West <\/li>
• Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.<\/li><\/ul>

  * Students seeking FWS employment should print\/screenshot a copy of their Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https:\/\/one.uf.edu\/financialaid\/aidyear<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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