Library Student Engagement Student Employee, #1322

Des Plaines, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

The Library Student Engagement Assistant will provide customer service public-facing support and project assistance for the Oakton Library. Students in this role will help monitor the Reference & Research Desk area assist students with basic questions such as printing room reservations and directional support and contribute to library marketing social media and campus engagement initiatives. This position is ideal for students who enjoy working with people communicating clearly and contributing to library events and outreach.

Department: Library

Campus Location: Des Plaines

Length of Employment: January 2026 - May 2026 (with opportunity to renew)

Can a student do homework in this position

During low-traffic periods only and with supervisor approval.

Hours Available:

Up to 10 hours/week per student

Scheduled Hours:

Monday: 810am

Tuesday: 810am

Wednesday: 11am3pm

Thursday: 11am3pm

Friday: 810:30am & 27:30pm

Schedule Flexibility:

Students are assigned weekly shifts. Once scheduled students are expected to follow through with their determined shifts with minimal adjustments.

Tasks Duties and Responsibilities (TDRs)

Monitor the Reference area by routinely walking through the space to ensure students are able to locate resources study spaces and services.

Assist students with basic questions such as:

How to print or scan
Locating books on the shelves
Finding classrooms departments or offices on campus
Reserving study rooms

Provide a welcoming and supportive presence in all public library spaces.

Notify library faculty or staff of issues requiring additional support. Student assistants may occasionally support or check in with other reference librarians depending on staffing needs.

Create and assist with marketing materials for library programs (flyers graphics social media drafts).

Help plan set up and host pop-up library events on Student Street or other campus locations

Support social media content development by gathering photos drafting captions and brainstorming ideas.

Assist with preparation and day-of support for library-sponsored college-wide events.

Candidate Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Other Abilities or KSOAs)

Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours (Fall/Spring) and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Demonstrated reliability punctuality and accountability
Friendly flexible and comfortable interacting with students faculty and staff
Strong communication skills

Eligible to work in the United States
Ability to work independently on projects
Comfortable learning basic library procedures and student-facing technologies
Interest in marketing social media or student engagement preferred
Ability to sit stand or walk in public service areas for periods of time

Application Process:

All interested applicants should complete an online application and provide a resume. Upon review of the applications selected candidates will be contacted for interviews beginning December 8 with a suggested start date of January 20. Please contact Sylvia Rosillo at with any questions.

Overview:The Library Student Engagement Assistant will provide customer service public-facing support and project assistance for the Oakton Library. Students in this role will help monitor the Reference & Research Desk area assist students with basic questions such as printing room reservations and ...