Undergrad Student Employee - Library Circulation Desk

Undergrad Student Employee - Library Circulation Desk

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Position
:
Student Employee - Library Circulation Desk

Department
:
Library

Rate
:
State minimum wage

Location
:
Lisle

Duties
:

• Provide service to library users at the circulation desk.
• Answering phone questions or transferring callers to library staff as appropriate.
• Check out and shelve circulating and reserve materials.
• Shelf-read and maintain assigned section of library stacks.
• Handle petty cash.
• Assist with basic Interlibrary Loan duties.
• Assists Reference Librarian as needed when Circulation Desk is closed.
• Cooperates as team member with library staff and Student Assistants in performing duties essential to efficient and user-friendly library service.
• Working in assigned projects such as data entry, and library errands as needed.
• Federal Work Study needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Classification
:
Part-time, non-benefit eligible

Must be a currently enrolled Benedictine student in good standing.

Federal Work Study Funds Needed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Use of computer screen, phone and customer service.

May require bending or sitting for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

As a University employee you are required to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

Library Circulation Desk

February 10, 2026

6-8 hours per week

Monday through Friday

Hiring Supervisor
:
Silvia Larrondo

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change:

• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time).
• Retirement Plans
  :
  Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.
• Mental Health Support
  :
  Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP):
  Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsored institution.

This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.