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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires you to have received a work-study award. To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available. 

 

 

The John M. Lilley Library at Penn State Behrend is seeking applicants for federal work study 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 and be eligible for a Federal Work Study award.

 

 

The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00.

 

 

Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer.  Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

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