non title Pottstown, PA
Job description
2nd Shift Part-Time Library Assistant
The Hill School Mission: The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, “Whatsoever Things Are True.”
Department: Library
Position Title: 2nd Shift Part-Time Library Assistant
Reports To: Head Librarian
Status: Non - Exempt , Academic Year Part-Time Staff Employee
Position Summary
The Hill School is seeking a part-time 2nd Shift Library Assistant who oversees campus service students . The primary responsibilities of this professional will be to supervise and manage all aspects of the circulation in a residential high school setting during the school year . The ideal candidate is familiar with Canva, has a willingness to learn Access-it and other library/ educational software .
The library is open 7 days a week during the Academic Year (September – June). The 2nd Shift Part-Time Library Assistant is expected to work Monday – Friday, 4pm to 7pm . This position involves rotating Saturday library duties from 12pm to 5:30pm, approximately once a month.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Primary focus of the 2nd Shift Library Assistant includes but are not limited to the following:
Supervises students in the library .
Check in and out books as needed .
Assist students with printing including but not limited to large format prints .
Other library tasks as assigned.
Preferably , a candidate should demonstrate professionalism and have a positive attitude. Experience and demonstrated success working with diverse student communities is preferred, but not required . Previous library experience is preferred, but not required . Start date for this position is August 2023 .
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficient with Word & Excel .
Ability and willingness to learn new software programs as needed.
Welcome students and employees warmly .
Ability to work independently.
Attitude and Demeanor
Publicly support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment.
Energetic and organized enough to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment while collaborating with a growing team to produce great work .
Ability to wear many hats, learn new things every day, and have the ability to switch from a variety of roles with ease and excitement.
Communicate effectively with warmth, sensitivity, humor, and understanding as they deal with administrative colleagues, teachers, students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and program associates.
Possess a “service attitude” - willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the department and school.
