Saturday Library Lead

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Human Resources

humanresources@wnc.edu

 
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool. As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

The Saturday Library Lead will have an essential role in the Learning Resources and Support mission to provide library access to WNC students and staff. This position will work Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm primarily with additional hours as needed.

Hiring Supervisor - If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application, please contact the hiring supervisor/department:

• Ron Belbin, Director Learning & Innovation

• ronald.belbin@wnc.edu

   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous customer service or cash handling experience

• Ability to work without supervision and engage in independent decision making that supports department priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish is a strength

• Previous experience working in a library setting

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets patrons as they enter the library and takes actions to ensure a positive and welcoming environment

• Ensures a safe and healthy environment in accordance with library policies and procedures

• Checks students into and out of the library. Assists patrons with basic circulation functions

• Issues library cards

• Answers phones

• Performs regular sweeps of the library to ensure a clean and tidy work environment (Study rooms, whiteboards, markers, supplies, furniture, library materials etc.)

• Takes requests for inter-library loans

• Assists patrons in printing and making copies

• Handles cash accurately

• Follows security protocols, including closing

Decisions and Judgement:

• Engages in independent decision making that supports department priorities.

• Applies discretion in notifying security as appropriate to ensure a safe environment.

• Uses discretion to provide timely updates to supervisor.

• Ability to quickly build rapport with students.

• Ability to de-escalate potentially difficult situations using independent judgment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Models appropriate behaviors that support the department vision.

• Models behaviors that follow department and college policies and procedures.

• Ability to contribute positively in a team environment.

• Effective communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse users, staff and faculty.

Compensation: 

$15 an hour

No

Full-Time Equivalent

15.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

TITLE IX STATEMENT

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion.

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNC's Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator:

Victor Navarro at TitleIX@wnc.edu or (775) 445-4235

Western Nevada College

2201 West College Parkway

Bristlecone Building, Room 154

Carson City, NV 89703

 

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

 

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

 

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

 

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

 

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

 

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. 

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

 

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

 

Western Nevada College does not sponsor Visas. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, without sponsorship, at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.