Circulation Assistant

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Position Title Circulation Assistant

Position Type Regular

Job Number SA94924

Full or Part Time part-time 20-29 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range $22.00-$25.00

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors.

The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Reporting to the Library Experience Manager, the Circulation Assistant (Half-Time) helps manage and carry out Circulation functions including patron services, interlibrary loan ( ILL ), reserves, and stacks maintenance, primarily on evenings and weekends. The position requires a strong commitment to service and problem-solving skills. The Circulation Assistant helps to ensure consistently high service to library users by participating in training, supervising, and evaluating student employees;

working with other School of Law and University departments on issues relating to library access, security, and facilities; helping maintain the Circulation module of the Integrated Library System ( ILS ); and assisting with developing and administering Circulation policies.

• Open or close the library; assist library users at the Circulation Desk.
• Supervise student employees; assist with training, scheduling, and evaluating student employees.
• Assist in developing and enforcing Circulation policies and procedures.
• Understand and enforce safety protocols in accordance with established University and library procedures
• Use and assist in the administration of the circulation module of the ILS.
• Assist patrons with creating study room reservations and research appointments.
• Communicate with Law Library, School of Law, and University departments regarding library access, security, facilities, and student employment.
• Assist in…