Technical Assistant at William and Anita Newman Library

Join Our Team at the William and Anita Newman Library!

Current Baruch students are noteligiblefor this position.

At the heart of Baruch College’s vibrant community, the William and Anita Newman Libraryservesover
19,700 students from The Austin W.Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, The George and Mildred Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and The Zicklin School  of Business. As part of the 330,000-square-foot Library and Technology Center, which also features acutting-edge student computing lab, the Subotnick Financial Services Center, and more, the library is a central hub for learning, collaboration, and innovation.

We’reseeking motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service in a dynamic and welcoming academic environment. If you enjoy helping others, thrive in fast-paced settings, and want to contribute to a community of lifelong learners,we’dlove to hear from you!

• A friendly, courteous, and proactive individual ready toassiststudents, faculty, alumni, and visitors.
• Someone with a keen eye fordetailensures accuracy in every task.
• A reliable team player who understands the value of punctuality and teamwork during desk shifts.
• A great communicator who’scomfortable asking questions and offering suggestions.
• Someone adaptable, capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• A professional whomaintainshigh standards in all interactions.
• A person proficient in MS Office Suite, ready to support various tasks.
• A customer-centric individual who enjoys collaborating with diverse groups to provide top-tier service.

As a Technical Assistant you will:

• Deliver exceptional front-line service at our bustling circulation and technology service desks.
• Assist with updating information and data related to Access Services.
• Assistwiththe storage and transfer ofsensitivedocuments.
• Assist with technical operations, library circulation, information services, andmaintaininglibrary materials.
• Assist with generating reports and conducting user engagement surveys to discover usage trends and needs.
• Support library projects and initiatives, ensuring the documentation of library policies, materials and procedures areaccurateand updated regularly.
• Provide administrative support, including screening visitors and calls, relaying messages, and organizing documents.
• Work evening and weekend shifts, ensuring our library serves the community during all operating hours.
• Answer inquiries via email, phone, and in person using original and canned responses.
• Use Alma, our library management system, toassistwith circulation and technology services tasks.
• Help with routine clerical work like shelving books and data entry.
• Other related duties as needed.
• Project management skills are highly encouraged

• Hands-on experience in a dynamic academic library setting.
• The chance to work in a collaborative, engaging environment with diverse patrons and team members.
• Hands-on opportunities to contribute to library services and operations.
• Compensation:
  The hourly rate is $24.
• In-person position with required evening and weekend shifts.
• Position will receive
  1040 hoursto be used byJune 30th, 2026.
• Part-time position (20 hours per week) with a maximum tenure of1040 hoursper year.
• Comprehensive benefits package for part-time employees meeting workhourcriteria.

Help us support the academic success of thousands of students, while gaining valuable experience in an academic library setting!

Ready to join our team? Learn more about our hours of operation here:
Library Hours .