Temporary Library Access Services Team Member

Months Per Year: 10, 15-20 hours per week Work Model: Onsite Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability.

Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University. Seattle University's Core Competencies Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives. Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally. Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact. Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness. Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description: Under the supervision of the Manager of Access Services, the Cornish Access Services Librarian, and the Lead Evening Technician, this position oversees library facilities and operations during weekend, morning, evening, and opening or closing shifts. Success in this patron-focused role requires strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

The temporary staff member will staff the circulation desks at both libraries; lend materials, and help students use library collections and technology; perform Access Services functions of varying complexity; answer questions about Lemieux Library policies, procedures, services, and resources; and contribute to unit and library planning through meetings, training, workshops, and collaborative projects and initiatives. This role provides high-quality, user-centered service to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

It advances the library’s commitment to https://www.seattleu.edu/strategic-directions/ and to affirming and supporting Seattle University’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community through the https://www.seattleu.edu/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion/lift-su-our-action-plan/ . The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of actively advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Essential Job…

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