The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or
jobs@unr.edu
. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.Job Description
The Savitt Medical Library, primarily serving the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) School of Medicine, is recruiting for a Student Library Assistant who is interested in starting work during Winter 2024 and continuing their employment through the school year.
At Savitt, our student assistants serve as the face of our library, assisting medical students, faculty, and members of the public in various capacities while maintaining a polite, professional demeanor.
Responsibilities
Staffing the circulation desk during open hours
Answering telephones and transferring calls when needed
Answering patron questions using all available resources
Searching the library catalog using Primo and Alma
Taking study room reservations and entering them in Outlook
Processing holds
Checking items out and in
Reshelving materials in the correct place
Collecting fines
Tendering sales
Signing community borrowers up for library cards
Troubleshooting printing issues
Tracking library statistics
Opening and closing the library
Other tasks as assigned
Required Qualifications
Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Word
Candidate must be familiar with operating different office equipment (for instance: printers, scanners, or multi-line phones)
Candidate must be a self-starter, punctual, detail-oriented and organized
Candidate must be able to communicate effectively by phone, email, and in person
Preferred Qualifications
Has prior experience working with the public in a customer service capacity
Has prior experience working with either inventory management or customer account management software
Has prior experience using a Point of Sale (POS) system
Available to work weekends, evenings, and breaks
Schedule
Expected hours to work per week: 10–15 during the semester, up to 40 hours per week during school breaks.
Library hours of operation vary by semester.
Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 1
Exempt
NoFull-Time Equivalent
31.3%Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at
jobs@unr.edu
.Attach the following attachment(s) to your application
Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
Cover Letter – (optional)
Spring 2025 Class Schedule – (required)
Wintermester 2024 Class Schedule OR Winter Break Availability (if not enrolled in winter classes) – (required)
Current Unofficial Transcript – (required)
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
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