Weekend Library Services Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Maximum 10 hours per week during the academic year reporting to the Outreach and Engagement Librarian. The candidate will manage library operations related to circulation and routine issues of building maintenance or security during the library's Saturday hours during the academic year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists in the training of the student workforce
• Assists with processing of Course Reserve requests
• Oversees building opening and closing procedures during hours of operation and alerts other staff to security or maintenance issues
• Assists student, faculty, staff, and guest patrons with direct assistance and/or referral to other library personnel as needed
• Meets with the Access Services Team as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience in customer service or retail preferred
• Previous supervisory experience
• Customer service skills
• Proficiency in office applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technology issues
• Comfortable using computers and related software
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy as required by position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring that facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcome. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Application review will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. Interested individuals should apply. Berry College is an equal opportunity employer. For ADA Accommodations please contact our ADA Coordinator VTTY 706-233-4062.