Library Ambassador

Competition ID: 3817
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type: On-Site
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Student Assistant
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Campus Supervisor.

SUMMARY

Maintaining Library materials in order and assisting staff in a variety of tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shelving library materials
• Emptying book return bins, and discharging library materials
• Shelf reading library as needed
• Shifting books on shelves when needed
• Photocopying or scanning as required
• Emptying small recycling bins into large blue bins
• Picking up discarded library books within the library and bring to Checkout Counter for counting
• Assisting with library promotion and events
• A strong social media user with a desire to contribute content and learn about processes, procedures and best practices
• Assisting with discarding weeded library materials

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current KPU student in good academic standing, with a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Ability to take direction and complete assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner
• Knowledge of Library procedures and Library of Congress Classification System an asset
• Demonstrated aptitude for accuracy and detail-oriented work
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and move materials on carts is required

AVAILABILITY

• Work schedule will be approximately 8 hours weekly

Timings: 8hrs/week, 2 x 4 hr shifts/week, 1 x 15 minute break /shift. There will be an intersession layoff in December 2024.

• Salary Information

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:

• Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
• One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
• With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Note to Applicants:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

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