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RESIDENCE LIFE (BL-RSLF-IUBLA)

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

Residence Life houses approximately 12,000 predominantly first-year students in 15 traditional residence halls. In addition to our traditional floors, we have 21 Living Learning Centers and Thematic Communities and 2 apartment complexes for graduate and family housing.

The mission of Residential Libraries is to provide their residents with library collections, programs, and services that support their recreational, cultural, and academic needs. There have been libraries in the residential halls at IU since 1940. We are proud to continue that legacy through the daily operation of 10 libraries on campus, providing DVDs, equipment, games, and books to the residents.

• Checks the drop box several times throughout and at the end of shift.
• Performs customer services such as greeting patrons when entering the library, answering the phone, and assisting patrons with finding materials and answering questions as needed.
• Keeps accurate count of patrons who visit the library.
• Shelves returned material and maintaining material in an orderly manner following RPSL procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by library supervisor, including, but not limited to, processing new material, assisting with weeding, making, and setting up promotional projects such as monthly decorations and displays, and helping with events.

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University

SKILLS

Required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates self-motivation and initiative
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Positive and professional attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in basic computer operations and software applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates self-motivation and initiative
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Positive and professional attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in basic computer operations and software applications

Must be able to move boxes of book/books weighing up to 30 pounds. Ability moves books to high shelves. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position is work-study eligible

The Office of Student Life is committed to building students build career readiness and workforce skills. Student employment offers practical experience to apply learning, build real-world skills, and develop competencies valued by employers. Each role supports National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies, with emphasis on those most relevant to the position:

• Career and Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology

These are transferable workforce skills you can add to your resume and use in any career path.

Bloomington, Indiana.

This is an in-person position.

$12.25 per hour

The Library Assistant position works at the circulation desk for the libraries located in the residence halls.

Operating hours are: 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm, 7 days a week; (Campus View is open from 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

All libraries are closed during most campus holidays and breaks.

No more than 29 hours per week across all IU jobs.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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