The Library Services department is seeking applicants for the role of Library Services Assistant. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellent customer services and keen attention to detail. Responsibilities include:

• Welcoming patrons in a friendly manner
• Checking library items, I-Share items, and WorldShare items in and out of the library
• Sorting and shelving books
• Processing incoming and outgoing I-Share items
• Answering basic informational, directional, and library policy questions
• Answering phone calls
• Accepting payment for coffee sales, used book sales, and dining services items
• Stack maintenance
• Troubleshooting patron issues with copying, printing, and scanning
• Assisting with opening and closing procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Current student at TEDS
• Ability to follow direction, to accept correction, and to work independently
• Ability to pay attention to detail, including alphanumeric sequences
• Technological competence
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Dependability and punctuality
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer services skills, including written and oral communication
• Physical ability to sit, stand, and push a full cart of books. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligibility for federal work-study funds (see information below)
• Available to work nights and weekends
• Flexible schedule
• Previous experience in customer service

6-12 hours/week.

Email Nancy Bialek (nabialek@tiu.edu) with questions. 

To apply, click the Rolfing Library Application button.

Academic support student assistants will serve as either a writing coach or a subject tutor. Writing coaches will meet with students individually and in weekly drop-in sessions to help them develop their academic writing skills. The focus will be equipping fellow students with the tools they need to become effective writers. Subject tutors will provide academic support to students in the Hebrew Grammar, Greek Grammar, Theology, or Church History. Each tutor will help students comprehend course material, improve their study skills, and prepare for exams. 

Qualifications include: 

• Strong academic performance in relevant coursework
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Recommendations from two faculty members

This position reports to the Library Director, and most student assistants will be scheduled for 2-4 hours per week (with 2 hours per week guaranteed when class is in session).

To apply, click the Rolfing Library Application button above.