The purpose of the Public Services Assistant position is to staff the circulation desk and be responsible for the general operations of the Law Library during evenings and weekends. The position offers excellent customer service to the Law Library’s patrons and thus embodies the mission of the University. Physical presence at the workplace is a requirement of this position.

Duties

• Staff Public Services desk. Check items in and out. Assist patrons and answer telephone.
• Open and close the Law Library.
• Shelve library materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Two years of college or equivalent of library experience.
• Ability and desire to provide outstanding customer service to all library users.
• High level of dependability.
• Ability to exercise good judgment when interpreting policies and explaining procedures.
• Experienced in the use of PC-based computers, MS Office products, Google applications, printers, and copiers.
• Ability and desire to provide outstanding customer service to all library users.
• High level of dependability.
• Ability to exercise good judgment when interpreting policies and explaining procedures.

Preferred:

• College degree.
• Working knowledge of OCLC's WMS library system.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 12 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Rate: $20.00 - $21.50 per hour

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.