Evening Library Assistant in Boston, Massachusetts at Suffolk University

Location: Boston Campus
Position Type: Part time

This position is responsible for Circulation services offered during the hours of 8pm to 12am, Sundays through Thursdays, during the academic year. This position staffs the Circulation desk and ensures proper closing procedures. Additional responsibilities may include shelving, item processing, and other duties as required.

Provide efficient and courteous service to library patrons at the Circulation Desk by answering inquiries, providing direction, assuring compliance with Library regulations.

Charge out other library resources, including laptops and group study rooms, etc. to authorized borrowers, discharge returned books, and maintain patron records, using the Innovative Interfaces library computer system.

Clears and closes the library in accordance with set procedures.

Participates in stacks maintenance tasks, which include weeding and shelf reading.

Responsible for running collection reports and verifying the status of Reserve collection, nightly.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school degree required.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Friendly demeanor when working with the public and co-workers.
• Strong computer skills including: MS Office (Word and Excel), Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be committed to providing the highest level of customer service and responsiveness.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in library, bookstore or retail establishment a plus.
• Standard hours of this position are Sunday – Thursday 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM, during the academic year.

The salary range for this role is $20.60 per hour.Salary Transparency

Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Suffolk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The University strives to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff committed to educational excellence, the robust exchange of ideas, and engage in membership in a diverse and inclusive community.