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Title: Library Student Assistant - Afternoon

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 33R000 - Libraries

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: Up to 20

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum of $8.00 per hour

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Kenndra Martin

Job Summary/Basic Functions

*Applicants must be available for afternoon/midday hours. Please see the list of hours of operation below.

Library Student Assistants fulfill many roles at the EKU Library. Employees will receive training in customer service, materials shelving, technology troubleshooting, some light clerical processes, moving furniture and event set up. Library Student Assistants serve as the "face" of the library, primarily staffing the Help Desk. This position requires the ability and willingness to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people, including patrons and library staff. Adaptability and flexibility are a must for the successful candidate.

The regular operation hours of EKU Libraries are as follows:
Sunday: 11am - 1am
Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 1am
Friday: 7:30am - 8pm
Saturday: 11am - 6pm

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Special Instructions: Please attach your resume, Fall 2025 schedule of classes, and Fall 2025 schedule of availability. Though optional, applicants may also attach a cover letter.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.