A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
This position will assist in the Music Computer Lab as a Computer Lab Assistant. This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies . Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:
Professionalism:
Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.
Teamwork:
Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.
Technology:
Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
Communication:
Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting. The Computer Lab Assistants will be responsible for monitoring the Music Computer lab, maintaining a library-type atmosphere, check students in/out of facility, keep track of lab materials being used, assist students in finding materials, assist Music Department Assistant and Music Admission Coordinator as necessary. In addition, the assistants will also be required to work in tandem with Music Department Faculty, the Vocal Ensembles Assistant, and the Instrumental Ensembles Assistant to aid in the setting up and tearing down of materials for Music Department concerts and events.
MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Must be Federal Work Study Eligible Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter Familiarity with Google Docs/Sheets. Ability to set and maintain a regular weekly routine of checking and watering pianos, as well as the physical ability to move chairs/music stands/amplifiers, and organize physical sheet music in coordination with entries in the digital instrumental library. Applicant should also be willing to work collaboratively with other student employees and Music Department Supervisors.
Description of Hours :
Between 6-8 hours a week per 4-6 students. Daily monitoring of pianos should take about 30 minutes each day, every weekday; monitoring of computer lab traffic (M-F) 7 hours a day (9 am - 4 pm), Concert weekends will require extra time (as much as 3 hours per event) as needed.
Start Date:
8/25/2026 We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University. Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.
