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Access Services Evening Assistant
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25923507 | Full Time | Shift Work | $51,615 - $75,377 |
Position Information
The Access Services Evening Assistant is responsible for providing assistance and administering public service functions and transactions to patrons at the Circulation/Reserves Desk primarily in the evening hours. Maintains the library's patron database, processing various file loads and reviewing patron records for accuracy. Responsible for opening the Library Facility on Sundays but may occasionally be asked to shift schedule to close Sundays in the absence of the Night & Billing Coordinator. Assumes responsibility for the functional operation of the Circulation/Reserves Services Unit and the library during breaks or other absences of the Night & Billing Coordinator. Coordinates emergency situations and assists staff in other units in solving patron difficulties in the absence of the Night & Billing Coordinator. May be used as backup in emergency staffing situations in Circulation/Reserve Services. Must be able to work daytime shifts during the summer and intersession periods. Scheduled work hours are subject to change and may vary based on business needs, finals week, summer and intersession periods.
Must be available to work Sunday 12:45 P.M. - 9:15 P.M., Monday-Thursday 1:15 P.M. - 10:15 P.M.
Once the Library resumes regular business hours, must be available to work Sunday 12:45-9:45 P.M., Monday-Thursday 3:15 P.M. - 12:15 A.M. during the academic year.
This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter and will be required to complete trainings and comply with CANRA. Must pass FBI/Department of Justice background check.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Must be available to work Sunday 12:45 P.M. - 9:15 P.M., Monday-Thursday 1:15 P.M. - 10:15 P.M.
Once the Library resumes regular business hours, must be available to work Sunday 12:45-9:45 P.M., Monday-Thursday 3:15 P.M. - 12:15 A.M. during the academic year.
This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter and will be required to complete trainings and comply with CANRA. Must pass FBI/Department of Justice background check.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or equivalent. | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated experience working with the public in a service-oriented environment. | Required |
| Experience using the circulation module of an Integrated Library Management System, such as Alma. | Required |
| Experience working with MS Office, email programs, and the Internet. Ability to learn specialized software. | Required |
| Academic library experience. | Preferred |
| Experience opening/closing a library facility. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated experience in training and directing the work of others. | Preferred |
| Experience handling safety and emergency situations. | Preferred |
| Experience working with user, bibliographic, and item records within an Integrated Library System. | Preferred |
| Experience using and Accounts Receivable System, such as Banner. | Preferred |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and push loaded book trucks weighing up to approximately 250 lbs. | Required |
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| Demonstrated versatility in accommodating a variety of schedules. | Required |
| Ability to work flexible hours for staffing in backup situations, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. | Required |
| This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter and will be required to complete trainings and comply with CANRA. | Required |
| Must pass FBI/Department of Justice background check. | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Strong customer service skills in a related environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work successfully in an intensely collaborative environment with a broad range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds including colleagues, administrators, students, faculty, donors, and alumni.
Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to apply special attention to detailed tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work successfully in an intensely collaborative environment with a broad range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds including colleagues, administrators, students, faculty, donors, and alumni.
Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to apply special attention to detailed tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview