College Work Study Program (Library Clerk)

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 6 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: College Work Study Program (Library Clerk)

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Library

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

The Southwest Tennessee Community College Library team is looking for a dependable person to assist staff and students with clerical support in the library.

Job Duties

• Cover scheduled hours at the circulation desk
• Check in/out and renew library materials
• Register new patrons in the Sierra system
• Retrieve reserve materials
• Answer and route phone calls
• Monitor and maintain lab and study rooms
• Assist patrons with copiers, fax and My Print station
• Maintain paper supply for printers
• Assist patrons with basic computer functions
• Conduct monthly laptop/iPad login and report any problems
• Read library shelves
• Assist with annual inventory
• Straighten/clean/dust tables, chairs, shelves, and materials
• Work on special projects as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
  
• Only students who are approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position.
  
• If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent customer-service skills
  
• Basic computer skills
  
• Familiarity with copiers, printers, and other office equipment
  
• Good communication skills
  
• Reliability and accuracy are the most important requirements for this position.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:

• Student may be required to do some moderate lifting and pushing and be able to tolerate some dust.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.