College Assistant at William and Anita Newman Library
Listed on 2026-04-28
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Administrative/Clerical
Education Administration, Library -
Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Library
- In-person position with required evening and weekend shifts.
- Part-time position (up to 20 hours per week) with a maximum tenure of 1040 hours per year.
- Comprehensive benefits package for part-time employees meeting work hour criteria.
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At the heart of Baruch College's vibrant community, the William and Anita Newman Library serves over 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 a cutting-edge student computing lab, the Subotnick Financial Services Center, and more, the library is a central hub for learning, collaboration, and innovation.
WhyWork With Us?
We're looking for motivated people who care about delivering excellent customer service in a dynamic, welcoming academic environment. If you enjoy helping others, thrive in fast-paced settings, and want to contribute to a community of lifelong learners, we'd love to hear from you!
What We're Looking For:- A friendly, courteous, and proactive individual ready to assist students, faculty, alumni, and visitors.
- Someone with a keen eye for detail who ensures accuracy in every task.
- A reliable team player who understands the value of punctuality and teamwork during desk shifts.
- A great communicator who's comfortable asking questions and offering suggestions.
- Someone adaptable, capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
- A professional who maintains high 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 College Assistant, you will:
- Deliver exceptional front-line service at our bustling circulation and technology service desks.
- Assist with technical operations, library circulation, information services, and maintaining library materials.
- Support library projects and initiatives to ensure lending runs smoothly.
- Provide administrative support, including screening visitors and calls, relaying messages, and organizing documents.
- Work evening and weekend shifts to ensure our library serves the community during all operating hours.
- Answer inquiries via email, phone, or in person, and enforce library policies.
- Use Alma, our library management system, to assist with circulation and technology services tasks.
- Help with routine clerical work, like shelving books and data entry.
- 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.
- Flexible part-time hours (up to 20 hours per week).
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