- Salary
- $12+
- Location
- Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Type
- Part-time
- Source
- Workday
Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The John M. Lilley Library at Penn State Behrend is seeking applicants for student library assistant positions for the fall 2026/spring 2027 semesters. Work shifts will be scheduled around class schedules. Class schedule permitting, a successful candidate must be willing to work some weekday shifts beginning at 9:00am, some evening shifts until 10:00pm and alternate with other student library assistants to work a few Sunday shifts each semester. Job duties include assisting library patrons at the circulation desk, shelving library materials, maintaining the integrity of the library`s collections, processing incoming/outgoing mail, providing basic reference services and assisting staff in other service areas of the library.
This position plays an essential role in maintaining appropriate staffing levels during the library’s hours of operation, ensuring the continued integrity of the library’s collections and facilitating patrons’ access to the library’s resources and services. This position utilizes and develops the following skills: customer service, communications, teamwork and collaboration, research and problem-solving. The rate of pay is $12.00/hour.
Interested candidates should possess a strong commitment to teamwork, along with excellent customer service and communication skills. To be considered for this position, candidates must submit an online application, preferably with a resume and cover letter.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
