About this role
Graduate Assistant-Smiley Library-Access Services
GENERAL SUMMARY: Smiley Memorial Library at Central Methodist University seeks applicants for a Graduate Assistant at Smiley Library for the 2027 Spring semester, with the potential to be renewed for the 2027-2028 academic year.
This is a 20 hours/week position renewable for up to two years pending an annual reviewing process. The position includes a full tuition waiver and stipends for off campus living and on campus living. Position begins January 2027.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
60% – Assist with access services (including interlibrary loan, MOBIUS and OCLC direct borrowing, archival management, digital resources support, and other projects) as well as general daily operations of Smiley Library.
40% – Supervise and delegate tasks among work-study students during evening and/or weekend hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will delegate tasks and provide general oversight and training for work study students, whenever necessary. This position may supervise library functions during some evening hours.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree required.
Must be able to work 2-3 nights a week and/or weekends.
Must be accepted into the CMU Graduate program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to push a full book cart.
Must be able to speak in a clear voice
CMU Employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented. Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of CMU. Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
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