Assistant, Library (Part time)

Salary: $15.20 - $19.30 Hourly

Location: Lakewood Ranch

Job Type:

Department: Library Services

Job Number:

Closing: 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day workweek during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.

Visit the https://scf.edu/Administration/HumanResources/Benefits/default.asp for benefit details.

Job Summary

Assists patrons in use of library services by performing the following duties.

NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements.

This position is a career-level position and is eligible for veteran preference. If you qualify, please complete the Veteran Preference section of the application and attach a copy of your DD214.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

• Greets and interacts with library patrons ensuring that their needs are met, whether personally or with assistance from student employees and other staff.

• Assists with library access, library computer systems, printer, computer, equipment & related technology and room reservations

• Performs circulation or other related library work, independently or as part of a team.

• Helps patrons in the use of public access catalog, and refers those requiring professional assistance to librarian.

• Interfaces with library management system, which may include maintenance of resource collections, reports, etc.

• Prepares information and statistical data for reports, tracking and special studies.

• Assists with coordinating copier, printer and computer issues.

• Assists with the withdrawal or processing of library materials.

• Places and removes financial library obligations to student records in Banner.

• Participate in library, college or technology training as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience:

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Library experience. Ability to staff the Learning Commons independently & work on projects while librarian is away is required. Good customer service, communication & team/collaboration skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred.

• Supervisory Experience:

This position may need to oversee student assistants and coordinate volunteers.

• Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform calculations on standard measures of American currency and weight, volume, and distance.

• Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram/chart form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete changes in standardized situations.

• Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software. Basic Apple & PC type software and application knowledge is also desirable. Within three months of hire must be able to use college e-mail and other college required software, be able to assist students with connecting to the college Wi-Fi; assist students with scanning and computer printing and be able to use the library management system software.

• Certificates and Licenses:

None required.

Responsibility for People and Property:

This position will assist with the distribution of community cards.

This position will assist with maintaining the security of library materials.

This position will assist with security & safety protocols as necessary in emergency situations.

Responsibility for Communication:

• Internal Contacts:

This position has contact with staff and students on a daily basis. Additionally there is contact with Fee Payment, Business Services & the Computer Services Help Desk.

• External Contacts:

This position has contact with the copy machine vendor and the general public through phone calls or as community patrons.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment varies. The Library has quiet and collaborative workspaces.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop and use manual dexterity. The employee is occasionally required to sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds an occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is expected to encounter increased patron/student traffic throughout the semester.

Supplemental Information

In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:

Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College's mission and goals.

Service Excellence: All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed:

RESPECTFUL

Act in a courteous manner

Actively listen to gain full understanding

Demonstrate awareness of "everything speaks"

Show empathy and caring

RESPONSIVE

Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner

Take ownership of actions and decisions

Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking

Answer and return phone calls and emails

Use proper communication etiquette

Banish the phrase "not my job"

Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through

ACCURATE

Do it right the first time

Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others

Ask probing questions

Use resources effectively and efficiently

COLLABORATIVE

Participate in teams

Develop team skill sets

Learn available resources to be responsive to your constituents

Develop internal and/or external connections

Grooming and Appearance: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.

Safety Awareness: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as provided.

Attendance Standards: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times, in accordance with College Rules and Procedures.

Training: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary.

Continuous Improvement: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position's assigned set of duties and responsibilities.

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the AHCA Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage, which provides information and resources on background screening requirments. Visit the https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening for more information .

Satement of Non-Discrimination:

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.

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