Position Details Position Information Position TitleFederal Work-Study Library Student Assistant Student Position OnlyClassification TitleFederal Work-StudyHourly rate Stipend or Load Unit15.05hourClose DateOpen Until FilledYesOpen Until Filled NotesOpen For 2025-2026 Academic YearPosition TypeEmployee ClassStudent PositionInstructor StatusNot applicableOvertime EligibleNon-ExemptFLSA StatusCampus LocationBendPrimary PurposeTo be the first point of contact at the Barber Library Circulation desk and provide support to the Interlibrary Loan Department by carrying out interlibrary loan tasks & procedures. Provide support for the Barber Library Circulation Interlibrary Loan ILL and entire Access Services Department staff event support cleaning shelving.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide cordial professional service to all library patrons.Utilize complex library software applications to check out check in renew circulating library materials and update patrons account status.Provide critical opening & closing shift support.Assist patrons in person or by phone with Course Reserve requests item hold requests general circulation and library policy.Provide pertinent directional information referring patrons to appropriate departments and library personnel as applicable.Learn Library of Congress call number protocol for shelving library items and shelf reading.Maintain confidentiality of patron records both personal and library use information.Process local holds Summit holds article requests and interlibrary loan requests.Process incoming loans for COCC patrons in ALMA ILS & Tipasa systems.Process lending returns & borrowing returns to the ILL department.Handle request & processing tasks efficiently and meet deadlines for courier and mail.Take direction from Library Specialist Public ServicesLibrary staff or librarians in the absence of the Head of Access Services.Special tasks and other projects as assigned.Department SpecificKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesIndividuals must possess these knowledge skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.Ability to communicate effectively with students staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds & develop strong working relationships with people from all aspects of human diversity.Ability to provide consistent and dependable customer service.Reliable punctual self-starter who performs responsibly without direct supervision.Flexibility willingness to work at varying paces and ability to multi-task essential.Ability to be accurate and detail oriented.Ability to remain flexible and do different tasks on a daily basis.Accepts supervision & directions from supervisors.Considerable computer and keyboarding ability adept with software applicationsdatabases Internet usage.Ability to manage conflicts within andor between groups and to work in a team environment. Familiarity with library services helpful.Ergonomic RequirementsRegular office hours are established between 8 am - 6 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule including nights and weekends may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities.Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods. Requires to write read written materials and computer screens and ability to use telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Minimum RequirementsAwarded and accepted Federal Work-Study for 2025-26.Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid.Equivalency StatementThe College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.Preferred QualificationsPrior work experience in customer serviceFamiliarity with library resourcesEEO StatementThe goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age disability sex marital status national origin ethnicity color race religion sexual orientation gender identity genetic information citizenship status veteran or military status pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1 N-2 or N-3.In support of COCCs EEO statement bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk . What is your highest level of education No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Professional Certification or License not a degree Associates Degree Bachelors Degree in ProgressBachelors Degree Masters Degree In ProgressMasters Degree Ph.D. in ProgressPh.D.J.D.M.D.Other Doctorate Level Degree Have you been awarded and accepted Federal Work-Study funding through COCCs Financial Aid department If you have any questions about your Financial Aid status please contact the Financial Aid Department at 541-383-7260. Yes. No. We recognize the value of skills knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum education andor experience requirements but possess other qualifications or experience they feel are equivalent are encouraged to apply. Check the applicable boxes below and explain in the next question why your educationexperience should be considered equivalent. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on the box or boxes you check as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process. I meet all minimum requirements education and experience listed for this position.I do not meet the minimum education degree requirements.My degree is not in the required stated areas.I have less than the minimum years experience in the areas required. As a follow up to the previous question explain how your educationexperience should be considered equivalent to the minimum requirements. If you feel you meet all the stated minimum requirements please put NA. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on your response as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process. Open Ended Question In support of COCCs commitment to diversity equity and inclusion bilingual fluency in English and another language is considered a plus Please list any languages other than English in which you are fluent read and write Open Ended Question Are you a U.S. military veteran COCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. To receive veterans preference in this recruitment process you must upload your DD214 and 215 215 if applicable or certification that you expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status as supporting documentation. You will have the opportunity to upload the documents in the next step of this application process. Yes I am a veteranNo I am not a veteran If you have identified yourself as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran by submitting your DD214 and DD215 if applicable forms as proof of veteran status please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirementspreferences of this position. Open Ended Question COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you or will you be residing in the state of Oregon by the start date of this position YesNo The College CANNOT provide support or sponsorship of any type for visa applications and related paperwork for employment purposes. To be considered applicants must already be authorized to begin work in the United States be able to arrive in the country and maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support. Are you currently or will you be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date Yes I am already or will be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date.No. Background checks are required for all employees of COCC. Should an offer of employment be made to you and accepted by you you will receive an email from COCC HireRight Screening requesting your consent and basic information to complete the check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the criminal background check. Confirmed findings on a criminal background check will not automatically disqualify you from being hired into a position. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering the job responsibilities and other risk factors. Additional information regarding COCCs criminal history check policy can be found online in the General Procedures Manual Section HR-2-1. Please indicate here if you will provide consent to the criminal history check when requested by the College Yes I will provide my consent when requestedNo I will not provide my consent when requestedApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeVitaeAward OverviewOptional DocumentsCover LetterUS Military DD 214