Job announcement link: https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/18758

Advertised Title Library Assistant 2 Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 002774 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department University Libraries Minimum Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and one year of appropriate experience. Relevant experience may substitute for required education.

Special Conditions

The department is especially interested in candidates with strong customer service skills and experience in a library setting.

Work Schedule

Primary work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm; however, during the academic term when classes are in session the schedule may change. The schedule includes one evening a week, some late Friday hours, and some weekends on a rotating basis as a part of the schedule established for staffing the public service desk.

Posting Date 04/30/2018 Closing Date 05/11/2018
Open Until Screening Begins
Hiring Range $10.10 - $14.29 per hour
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Position requires some standing, walking, climbing on step ladders, and reaching. Incumbent must be able to bend, stoop, and lift up to 20 pounds. Responsibilities may require pushing and/or pulling wheeled book trucks full of books and weighing up to 300 lbs.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview

May supervise student assistants assigned to the department especially during evening and weekend hours. May supervise staff on some projects. Assists with training of other staff and students, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work in a large library setting.

Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Ability to multi task.

Additional Position Information