{"id":6074,"date":"2025-07-22T16:26:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T16:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/career\/?p=6074"},"modified":"2026-04-03T15:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:43:18","slug":"public-service-student-assistant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/career\/on-campus-jobs\/public-service-student-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Library-Public Service Student Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Public Services Student Assistants (PSS) support the library’s mission by providing materials and services for all members of the Eastern Oregon community. PSS are assigned to monitor Circulation or info commons desks during open hours and provide excellent customer service to all users of the library and its services. This position is only for the regular academic year and excludes term breaks and summer terms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supervisors Name & Title<\/strong><\/td>Samantha Scheele, Evening Supervisor<\/td><\/tr>
Student Job Title<\/strong><\/td>Public Service Student Assistant<\/td><\/tr>
Department<\/strong><\/td>EOU Library<\/td><\/tr>
Position Funding<\/strong> <\/td>Federal Work Study-funded position<\/td><\/tr>
Number of Student Positions<\/strong><\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Job Category<\/strong><\/td>Student employee<\/td><\/tr>
Wage & Job Level<\/strong><\/td>$14.55 (Level 2)<\/td><\/tr>
Job Location<\/strong><\/td>On-campus, in-person<\/td><\/tr>
Job Duration <\/strong><\/td>This position is available during the regular academic year, excluding term breaks and the summer term.<\/td><\/tr>
Type of work schedule <\/strong><\/td>Fixed schedule; set days\/times<\/td><\/tr>
Estimated numbers of hours per week<\/strong><\/td>Estimated 6 hours per week. Shifts are generally 2 to 3 hours long, and students typically work 6-8\u00a0 hours a week, with an average of 3 to 4 shifts per week. You also have the option to pick up additional open shifts or request time off as needed. Per the EOU student employee policy, a\u00a0 student employee can work no more than 29 hours a week.<\/td><\/tr>
Experiential Learning:<\/strong><\/td>– Develop interpersonal skills by working with diverse populations 
– Learn the key components of working in a team environment
– Learn tools and develop practical skills to problem-solve in a public service environment
– Gain knowledge of using library resources 
– Gain knowledge of using library software systems<\/td><\/tr>
Professional Development:<\/strong><\/td>Students receive circulation and reference training, attend a fall team meeting, and receive performance reviews at the end of each term.<\/td><\/tr>
Summary of Job Duties\/Responsibilities\/Essential Functions:<\/a><\/strong><\/td>– Use library software to check materials in\/out
– Assist patrons with computers\/printers
– Answer basic informational and directional questions
– Refer complex questions to librarians
– Provide routine data entry
– Support library staff with various projects<\/td><\/tr>
Minimum Qualifications:<\/strong><\/td>– Federal Work Study Award\u00a0
– Enrolled in at least six undergraduate credits per term, or a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours at a University partner program\/ institution.
– In good academic standing (have a minimum GPA of 2.0)
– Have mid-day availability Monday-Friday
– Ability to work 6-8 hours a week without working more than a combination of 29 hours at this job or other University jobs<\/td><\/tr>
Preferred Qualifications<\/strong>:<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities<\/strong>:<\/td>– Communication and customer service skills when working with students, faculty, staff, and community patrons
– Technology skills and the ability to use library software systems
– Ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
– Professional work ethic and independent time management skills
– Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to respond quickly 
– Flexibility and a positive attitude about working in a changing environment
– Detail-oriented on various tasks and projects
– Prior work in a library office or a similar work environment is preferred, but not required<\/td><\/tr>
Required Application Material<\/strong>:<\/td>Submit the Public Services Student Assistant application using the Google form.
https:\/\/forms.gle\/XphjkE8CXwZ4w6wc9<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Send Application Materials To:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Job Opening Date:<\/strong><\/td>April 3, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Job Closing Date:<\/strong><\/td>Open Until Filled<\/td><\/tr>
First Day of Application Review:<\/strong><\/td>Applications are reviewed as they are submitted.<\/td><\/tr>
Estimated Start Date:<\/strong><\/td>As soon as possible<\/td><\/tr>
Special Message<\/strong>
<\/td>		À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.<\/td><\/tr>
Position Description<\/strong> (PDF)<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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