Posting Details

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition201900262STitleLibrary Assistant I (Part-Time)FLSA statusNon-ExemptHiring Salary

$923 – $1363 per month. This is a part-time, 20 hours per week, benefits-eligible position.

Occupational CategoryClericalDepartmentNewton Gresham LibraryOpen Until FilledYesEducational and Experience Requirement

High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Minimum of two years relevant clerical experience; library experience would be helpful. Must have supervisory experience and be willing to work a flexible schedule. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

This is specialized clerical work involving the application of standard library techniques and procedures related to a specific library function. Work involves performing duties requiring basic knowledge of library practices and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Supervision of student assistants
-Assist in the training of student assistants
-Gathering and transmitting monthly statistics
-With all other Access Services staff is responsible for building security
-Works the Circulation Desk as needed
-Serves as back-up for Stacks Maintenance Supervisor

Other Specifications

Normally will be involved in routine contacts with faculty, staff, students, and other patrons and some important contacts with other universities up to or more than 50% of the time. Therefore, ability to deal effectively in contacts with people is necessary. Working conditions are normally in a semi-private or general working area of the library with little or no disagreeable conditions. Ability to operate general office machines and familiarity with Windows type computer applications is needed. Must be able to lift and carry boxes; load and push book trucks; and shelve books. May require the ability to type.

The work schedule for this position is Sunday-Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. May work longer or different hours during finals week. During the interim between semesters the hours will vary.

Full Time Part TimePart TimeQuicklinkhttp://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/22836 EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

Screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How did you learn about this position?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
   • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
   • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
   • Association for Women in Science
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • SHSU Website
   • SHSU Employee
   • Other
3. If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * What is your highest level of education?
   • High School/GED
   • At least 30 undergraduate credit hours, but have not obtained an Associates degree
   • Associates degree
   • At least 90 undergraduate credit hours, but have not obtained a Bachelors degree
   • Bachelors degree
   • At least 18 graduate credit hours, but have not obtained a Masters degree
   • Masters degree
   • Ph.D.
5. * This is a late-night shift position, that will revert to daytime hours in between semesters. Are you able to work this flexible schedule?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have any experience working in a library? If yes, describe your responsibilities.

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Please list the types of standard office equipment you are familiar with (Example: computers, fax machines, calculators, cash registers (POS), credit card machines, etc).

   (Open Ended Question)

8. * Do you have any supervisory experience?
   • Yes
   • No
9. * If your answer is yes to the above question, please briefly describe your experience.

   (Open Ended Question)

10. * Do you have any customer service experience? If yes, please describe your customer service experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

11. * Do you have clerical experience? If yes, please describe the type of experience and number of years of clerical experience you have.

    (Open Ended Question)