Part-time Library Building Aide

Library Building Aide

Library Building Aide

Human Resources

The Library Building Aide position is a 9-month/year, on campus, part-time position that works weekday evenings and weekends during the fall and spring semesters. They are responsible for opening and/or closing the building, including locking and unlocking the front doors, turning on the lights and computers, and ensuring that the Library Services Desk is staffed. During their shift, they submit an electronic shift report documenting everything that happened during their shift and voicing any concerns that arose. If a security, safety, or building issue arises during their shift, they report any problems to Campus Safety and/or directly to their supervisor or any other appropriate party.  This is an on-campus, part-time position; 17 hours/week, 9 months/year.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the library building to ensure security, safety, and orderly conduct of patrons; walk through each floor of the library every hour; report any incidents to appropriate authorities
• Oversee the Library Services Desk for coverage and perform basic circulation tasks; ensure student staffing at the library services desk; serve in absence of the student workers
• Supervise the opening and closing of the building during nights and weekends, during academic school year; ensure all users promptly leave the building at closing hours;  properly securing the building upon closing
• Complete and submit electronic shift reports at the end of each shift; report any issues or concerns that arose during shift with team and supervisor (Library Services Specialist)

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED is required
• Knowledge of basic computer and communication skills
• Ability to traverse the library hourly to monitor the environment for safety of student workers and library patrons
• The following evening and weekend shifts are assigned between 3 Building Aides to cover the following shifts: Monday-Thursday 6pm-12:00am, Friday 4pm-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm and/or 4-8pm. Generally, library building aides who are scheduled to work two consecutive weekends receive the following weekend off. Library hours are subject to change. 

Application Information:

Please download the application at https://www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/.Review of complete applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled.  Submit materials to:

Email:  [email protected]

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL  61701
Fax:  309-556-1710

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation. 

$16/hr (part time, approx. 17 hours a week)

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints; details athttps://www.iwu.edu/about/non-discrimination.html.