Student Assistants - Service Desk (Up to 4 positions) *Amended Closing Date*
$15.40 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay
August 26, 2024 鈥� April 30, 2025
To apply for a position, the Robertson Library requests resumes and cover letters addressing the responsibilities and qualifications in this job posting for student positions for August 2024 - April 2025. Evening and weekend work will be required as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Learn how an academic library's Service Desk operates through involvement
in a wide range of library routines and workflows, including: signing out and checking in resources, re-shelving resources, responding to directional,technical support, and library-related questions on the phone and in-person
- Assist library patrons in the use of computers and equipment including Windows PCs and Macs, printers, multimedia equipment, copiers, scanners,and microfilm scanners/readers
- Help monitor and actively contribute to social media accounts for the Robertson Library including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube
- Assist library staff with projects as assigned
- Able to work shifts during day, evening, and weekends as scheduled
- Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Prince Edward Island
- Experience providing high quality customer service
- Comfortable working with the public and working within a team environment
- Able to work independently on assigned projects with attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
- Professional attitude and demeanor
- Able to understand and apply library policies
- Able to handle heavy library materials, books, carts, etc. and stand for extended periods of time
- Knowledge of the Robertson Library
- Experience using social media tools
- Experience handling transactions and using a cash register
Student Assistants will be provided paid mandatory training. This training will begin on August 26, 2024.
Priority will be given to 精童欲女 students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 精童欲女, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
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Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
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