What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Library Assistant (part-time) position at Cornell College?
Cornell College invites applications for a part-time public library assistant. The position works at the library’s first-floor circulation desk supporting public library services, programs, and patrons. The position’s hours are 9 AM to 11 AM, Monday through Friday, with very occasional late afternoon/evening hours.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Staff the 1st floor circulation desk.
- Works collaboratively with the Public Library Director and Circulation Supervisor.
Work Relationships
Reports to the Circulation Supervisor in consultation with the Public Library Director.
Education, Experience, and Certification:
High School diploma required. Library experience preferred.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Excellent communication skills. Basic knowledge of general library procedures and customer service.
Because Cornell College values diversity and strives to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included, the entire campus community is called upon to engage in dialogue around issues of difference, identity, and ideology. The college is committed to fostering a faculty and staff community that reflects our diverse student body. We encourage applications from candidates who share our vision for a campus that embraces differing backgrounds, viewpoints, and identities, and who will excel at mentoring students who are broadly diverse. (See our diversity statement here.)
About Cornell College
Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.
Work Location & Conditions
The work is varied, with some sitting, some standing, some lifting, and some walking around. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned. All requirements are subject to change over time, with possible modifications made to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. This position works 100% in-person.
Application Process
The hiring pay rate for the position is $15.50 per hour. The position is scheduled for approximately 10 hours per week. The position will remain open until filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references through Cornell's online application system.
Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires the satisfactory completion of a background check.
Education
Required- High School or better
Salary : $16 - $0
