Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Help Desk Assistant position is one of WashU Libraries’ primary customer service representatives. This position is responsible for assisting patrons with research needs and use of library resources, explaining services and policies, and resolving problems. The position requires mature judgment and discretion, supervisory skills, knowledge of the library organization, and collaboration with other university departments as needed. The incumbent is responsible for managing the library during evening and weekend hours when senior library staff and library administration are not present.

The person in this position will contribute to routine shelving and stacks maintenance duties and assist with the training and supervision of the Help Desk student assistants. The position requires proficiency in a variety of software applications, including, but not limited to, Sierra, ILLiad, Ares, and WhenToWork as well as familiarity with LC classification.

Depending on the demands of the unit, will also be responsible for processing interlibrary loan requests, assisting in other service areas within Access, as well as special projects to improve workflows and user experience.

Typical schedule during the regular semester is Tuesday – Saturday, 12:00pm – 8:30pm.

Job Description

• Provide general circulation services and assistance to library users, such as charging and renewing of materials, interpreting and explaining policies and procedures to patrons and other library staff, collecting and adjusting fines as appropriate, searching for library materials and performing related tasks. Also, assist users with reference questions via chat, email and in person and assist with daily maintenance of public printers and computers.

• Manage the reference desk on prescheduled days and assist in the supervision of student assistants.

• Coordinate training of reference students and maintain training manual.

• Update and organize unit documentation for policies and procedures.

• Process ILL borrowing requests on a daily basis.

• May process RAPID requests on a daily basis.

• May maintain clickers each semester and process circ/cat review items daily.

• Assist with unit projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Typically standing or walking.

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

• Occasional lifting (25 - 50 lbs).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Academic Disciplines, Adaptability, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Iliad, Innovative Interfaces Millennium, Integrated Library Systems, LC Classification, Learning New Technologies, Learning Processes, Library Services, Multitasking, Negotiation, Organizing, Problem Analysis, Problem Resolution, Research Training, Supervision, System Designs, Work Collaboratively

Grade

G06-H

Salary Range

$17.87 - $27.06 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.