PT Library Assistant

Job Summary

This position typically performs basic administrative tasks and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

Essential Functions

• Provides administrative support for the department which requires an understanding of complex processes, data, and/or operations of the department.
• Performs administrative duties including basic typing, scanning, creating files, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, copying, computer operation, data entry and review.
• Provide reference services to library customers (walk in and telephone) utilizing Internet, online databases and a variety of print and non-print resources.
• Provide quality customer service, conducting readers’ advisory, and assisting customers to use computers and various types of print and electronic library resources.
• Affixes to children’s/youth/adult programs and community outreach.
• Create and set up bulletin boards and other displays.
• Makes recommendations of materials for reference and other areas of the collection.
• Maintain knowledge of circulation system by working at service desks as scheduled.
• Create and/or maintain associated documents and databases, arrange/coordinate meetings, special events.
• Updates supervisor of critical issues/events.
• Provides detailed responses to requests for information; reviews and updates administrative procedures.
• Prepare and file required metrics and regulatory reports.
• Assists the public by providing customer service.
• Assists employees with clerical needs.
• Takes precise messages and ensures prompt delivery to appropriate staff.
• Orders, issues and maintains office supplies.
• Handles and delivers mail.
• Performs data entry and review.
• Issues refunds.
• Might attend and record minutes for various meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements To Perform Work

• To Perform Work: High School diploma or equivalent; Two (2) years of related administrative experience.

Special Requirements

• Data Entry/Basic Skills score of 71 is required for this position; Word score of 45 and Excel score of 40 required for this position; Departmental testing may be administered during interview; A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Knowledge of personal computers, including Word and Excel. Skill in clerical tasks including filing, customer service, math, data entry and correct grammar usage. Skill in the use of general office equipment. Ability to accept payments. Ability to manage inventory and property.

Physical Demands

• The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. This position will not exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week.
• Normal operating hours are 9:00am until 7:00pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am until 5:00pm Friday and Saturday, with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary.

Scheduled Hours/Days, Job Location, Duties and Any Other Information Contained Herein Is Subject to Change

• May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.

Benefits

• Personal Leave (Pro-Rata)
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays (Pro-Rata)
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program

Required Questions

• 01 Do you have a valid High School diploma or equivalent?
• 02 Do you have at least two (2) years of related experience?