Federal Work Study Student Assistant, Latin American and Caribbean Collection Position Available In Alachua, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Federal Work Study Student Assistant position at the Latin American and Caribbean Collection in Gainesville, FL offers $13.50 per hour for 10-15 hours weekly. Duties include public-facing reception desk work, maintaining library statistics, and assisting with general library tasks. Applicants must be UF students with strong communication and organizational skills.
Job Description
Federal Work Study Student Assistant, Latin American and Caribbean Collection JOB NO:
535840
WORK TYPE:
Student Ast
LOCATION
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES
Libraries/Museums
DEPARTMENT
55070200 – LB-LATIN
AMERICAN COLLECTION CLASSIFICATION TITLE
Student Assistant
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Length Of Employment:
Ongoing FWS position beginning May 2025 Job Duties This position requires working directly with the public in person and sitting at a reception desk.
Answering general directional and building policy questions at the reference and circulation desk in-person and by telephone.
Checking and responding to all Supervisor emails and Teams messages in a timely manner.
Recording library statistics.
Help maintain an organized reception area and communicate any problems or needs to library staff.
Referring in-depth or complex questions to library staff.
Checking library materials in and out, shelving, and shifting.
Assisting with other general library duties and/or projects as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Hours:
10-15 hours during library hours of operation. SUMMER – May through mid-
August:
Mon-Thurs:
8am-6pm,
Fridays:
8am-5pm (on-site only); FALL and SPRING –
Mon-Thurs:
8am-7pm,
Fridays:
8am-5pm,
Sundays:
2-10pm (on-site only).
EXPECTED SALARY
$13.50 per hour
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Federal Work Study Program
REQUIRED – NO EXCEPTIONS!
Currently enrolled UF Student
Must be dependable and pay attention to detail
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a diverse patronage and library staff
Ability to manage time and commitments including scheduled work hours
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Ability to work independently once trained
Computer skills
Commitment to a welcoming and safe environment for all patrons
PREFERRED
Experience working with the public
Experience working with diverse communities
Previous experience in any library setting
Reading knowledge of languages other than English
Current Freshmen, Sophomore, or Junior.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Applicants are requested to submit with their application: Cover Letter
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Class Schedule
Proof of Federal Work Study Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED
No
ADVERTISED
14 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
