["Knowledge Commons Desk Staff","Knowledge Commons Desk Staff"]

Details

Open Date 06/26/2026

Requisition Number PRN17167N

Job Title UU Student - Library

Working Title Knowledge Commons Desk Staff

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 13-19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Please provide detailed Fall 2026 Semester availability to be considered. Several shifts open including morning shifts (7:30am-12pm), afternoon shifts (12pm-4pm), evening shifts (4pm-8pm), and late shifts (8pm-12am). Shifts after 10pm pay an additional $2 per hour.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $15.00

Close Date 08/21/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Serve students, staff, and faculty in the Knowledge Commons, the Marriott Library's central service point for technology and reference assistance. Work with a team of students and library staff to answer questions in a variety of areas including campus and library services, research, computer software, printing, mobile device configuration, classroom support, and equipment checkout.

For the Library to be able to appropriately monitor hours worked, part-time employees are generally asked to restrict their work with the University of Utah to Library employment only, unless an exception is granted.

Responsibilities

• Provide students, staff, and faculty with technology assistance, library information, and basic research assistance, including accessing electronic journals and research databases.

• Provide support for printing, scanning, various software, wireless laptop setup, and classroom and lab media equipment.

• Connect students to academic support services across campus including advising, tutoring, the registrar, and financial aid, as part of the Answer U service.

• Offer departmental services including technology equipment circulation, poster printing, and cashiering.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Basic knowledge of Windows and Mac computers, printing, Microsoft Office, web browsers, peripherals, and media equipment. Willingness to learn new skills. Good communication skills and customer service ability. Ability to troubleshoot issues on one's own and by working with coworkers, supervisors, and librarians. Regular and predictable attendance.

Current University of Utah student enrolled in a minimum of 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.

Special Instructions Summary

Please provide detailed Fall 2026 Semester availability to be considered.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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