University of Houston
Posted 2w ago

Texas Work-Study| Library Reference Desk/Computer Lab Student Worker

University of Houston
Houston, Texas, United States
$12/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities
  • monitoring computers
  • assisting patrons
  • managing reservations
Requirements
  • Must be enrolled at UHD with ≥6 credit hours
  • Qualify for Texas Work Study
  • Available to work evenings
  • Able to lift up to 20 lbs
  • Reliable, and able to assist patrons and troubleshoot computers

Job description

Department: Library Salary: $12.00 per hour 

Description:

The (evening) reference desk student worker assists Library staff at the 4th-floor Reference Desk with daily operations.

Required to work a set PM schedule (scheduling is negotiable)

Duties:
• Monitor computer lab activity
• Explain and enforce computer lab policies and study room rules
• Manage study room reservations
• Check out study room key cards and equipment
• Load paper into six library printers
• Troubleshoot computers, printers, and scanners
• Assist patrons with computer and software questions
• Provide visitors with computer access
• Assist library staff with opening and/or closing the computer lab

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Some lifting of up to 20 lbs. is required
• Experience with computers and troubleshooting  
• Reliable, punctual, and organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable learning new tasks and taking initiative
• Positive Attitude
• The ability to communicate professionally with students, faculty, and staff

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled at UHD for the semester applying for six (6) college credit hours or more
• Must qualify for Texas Work Study via Financial Aid
• Must be able to work evenings

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

About University of Houston

Public research university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.