Public Services Assistant

Salary/Position Classification

• $12.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10-12 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students who have accepted a Federal Work Study (FWS) Financial Aid Offer are eligible to be hired into this position. Unsolicited applications to this posting will NOT be considered.

Work in a busy, customer-service centered environment where tasks are either public facing or assisting with making sure materials are available for our guests. Employees will be assigned to one of the two areas, notified when the job is offered. If you do not have the qualifications, but are willing to learn, we are thrilled to teach you!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Shelving materials (movement and lifting) 
• Stack maintenance (observing details at close range) 
• Deliveries to other areas on campus (movement) 
• Answer wayfinding questions and assist in basic reference support (communication) 
• Computer/ technology support (problem-solving) 
• Answering phones (communication) 
• Attend mandatory meetings as scheduled (rare) 
• Other projects as assigned - (Essential)

Learning Outcomes

As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:
• Professionalism
• Learning & Application
• Communication

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must be current UND students (any discipline) and enrolled at UND for the fall 2024 semester.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits during the fall semester.
• Must have an accepted Federal Work Study award
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume
• Cover Letter with Class Schedule included

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

The Chester Fritz Library strives to create an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, as well as to perform essential job functions.