The Position
| Job Title: | Branch Operations Services Student Assistant |
|---|---|
| Location/Department: | Seattle – Branch Operations Services |
| Rate: | $20.76 |
| Hours: | 12 to 19.5 hours 12 hours during training period Sunday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 8:15 p.m. |
| Positions available: | 2 |
| Date posted: | September 26, 2025 |
| Closing date: | October 3, 2025 |
| Start date: | October 16, 2025 (negotiable) |
Duties
- Provide basic assistance, direction, general information and explain library policies, services, and procedures to UW students, staff, faculty, and library visitor.
- Assist with library opening and/or closing procedures, may include opening or closing a library.
- Work at branch library service desks performing basic circulation functions like checking in and out library material.
- Shelve library material.
- Search, pull and process requested items.
- Pick up and process materials that have been returned or left unattended.
- Receive, pick up and sort mail, books and incoming deliveries.
- Shift books and other library materials.
- Conduct inventory of library materials.
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Must show previous customer service skills whether from a volunteer capacity, or that of a previous position.
- Ability to push loaded book trucks, lift up to 40lbs, and work on your feet for extended periods of time.
- Self-motivated with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong commitment to inclusion and in serving a diverse group of users.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, and library users.
- Ability to follow job procedures as written.
- Must demonstrate a flexibility in scheduling, covering some hard to staff shifts such as mornings, evenings, and Sunday as possible within the bounds of your availability.
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in any non-English languages.
Other Job Details
- Shifts will be assigned at multiple libraries on the Seattle campus. Due to the amount of training required for the position, a commitment to work at least four quarters is requested.
How to Apply
Upload your resume to the form above with your student NetID.
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Equal opportunity and accommodation information
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
The University of Washington prohibits sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns, make complaints, or direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator. Notice of nondiscrimination.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or [email protected].