Library Assistant - Student Team Lead

The University of New Mexico College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences (UL&LS) has an opening for a part-time Student Team Leader. We seek a student with library experience and demonstrated leadership ability.

The Student Team Leader will work with University Library staff and other supervisors to:

• Lead the student workforce – adjusting students’ workflow and assignments as needed to best meet user needs and to ensure that all work is completed in an efficient manner.
• Model and support UL Student Employee rules and expectations amongst the student workforce – including but not limited to attendance, breaks, and exceptional customer service.

In addition, the Student Supervisor may:

• Monitor student employee performance; bringing any concerns or challenges to library staff as appropriate.
• Participate in new student employee interviews.
• Attend and participate in regular Student Manager meetings – offering input and engaging in discussions regarding student employment at UL branches.
• Lead or implement work on special or ongoing projects.

Applicants must be familiar with libraries and capable of working within a team environment. All student employees may be asked to work nights and/or weekends. All UL&LS student employees are employed on a term basis for the current/impending school year. All library student employees must be able to shelf books and perform other physical activities as required. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year or 2 full semesters of directly related experience with relevant library procedures, activities, and spaces.
• Current Work Study award.
• Experience providing user support at library public service settings.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively; both as a team member and as a leader.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.