Highlights
Provides first-level technology assistance to students using library computers and other public technologies; troubleshoots basic issues and refers more complex technical concerns to appropriate campus technology support services. Grade 2022 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Posting Number S4029P Location(s) Kissimmee, FL 34746 - Poinciana Campus Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs).
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kissimmee, FL |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Website | https://valenciacollege.edu/ |
Description
About this Position
Posting Detail Information
Position Number HR0601 Position Title Specialist, Library Lending Services Job Type Staff FT/PT Part-Time Employee Class Description C3-Staff PT (ed. support) General Position Description
Provides direct library support to students, staff and faculty in library lending services that support academic success and aligns with the College's mission. Responsible for providing general library information and services to students, faculty, and staff in a welcoming, student-centered environment. Ensures efficient access to library materials, course reserves, technology and study spaces for students and performs tasks using an integrated library system.
Flexible Work Arrangement Fully On-site: Employee performs all of their job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate. Grade 2022 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Posting Number S4029P Location(s) Kissimmee, FL 34746 - Poinciana Campus Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)
Mondays to Thursday; 2:00PM -7:00PM
Fridays 12:00PM - 5:00PM
(Hours subject to change based on business needs)
Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Start Date 08/04/2026 Posting End Date 08/12/2026 Open Until Filled No Quicklink for Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/43334
Posting Detail Information
Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details Salary Range $16.72 per hour
Essential Job Functions
Description of Job Function
Circulates materials by charging and discharging items, using an integrated library system.
Receives, processes, and maintains the library collection. Processes materials which may require lifting, carrying, and pulling/pushing book carts.
Assists in the processing of intercampus loans and interlibrary loans.
Assists in the processing and maintenance of reserve materials for faculty and students.
Assists in the maintenance and inventory of the library collection.
Provides front-line support to students with questions related to the campus store and course material accessibility, including responding to frequently asked questions. Assist students in locating and accessing course materials on reserve, ensuring timely and equitable access to required academic resources.
Provides first-level technology assistance to students using library computers and other public technologies; troubleshoots basic issues and refers more complex technical concerns to appropriate campus technology support services.
Assists students with library equipment and locating resources in the library and providing general support in any of the library spaces.
Assists with the preparation of daily and weekly reports related to missing books, holds, and other materials. Maintain accurate inventory records for general and reserve collections, as well as technology assets. Perform basic data entry and reporting to support student tracking, collection maintenance, and workflow monitoring.
Keeps supervisor informed of needs, concerns, and issues related to policies, services, staff, and resources.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Drivers License Requirement
Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable
Required Qualifications
Required Minimum Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Required Field of Study Other Required Qualifications Required License/Certification
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education & Field of Study Preferred Type of Experience Preferred Licenses/Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of circulation procedures, automated library circulation systems, reserve material preparation and handling, and the fundamentals of information service in a library.
Ability to use technology and multiple software programs including Microsoft Office.
Ability to provide strong customer service, make appropriate referrals, and effectively interpret and explain Learning Resources Center/library policies/procedures to faculty, staff, students, and community.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to access, input, and retrieve computer-based data/information.
Ability to work with minimal supervision both independently and as a member of a team.
Working Conditions
General Working Conditions
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.
The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job specific working conditions Job Specific Designation
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume/Vita
Optional Documents
- Cover letter
- Transcript 1
- Veterans Preference Verification Documentation
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Other Documents
About Company
The winner of the inaugural Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Valencia College is one of the largest community colleges in Florida, teaching more than 73,000 students annually.
But it's our quality of education, not size, that truly makes us great. Our Honors program is viewed by the National Collegiate and Southern Regional Honors Council as one of the exemplary programs in the nation. The Orlando Sentinel dubbed our fine-arts faculty one of the best in the region, and director Steven Spielberg called our film program one of the best anywhere. But the opinions that matter most are those of our students, and 92 percent say we met or exceeded their expectations on overall quality of education.
We strive to ensure that equal access to higher education belongs to everyone, because the future does, too.
We stand in the gap between what is and what can be. We pave a path to true potential. Whether it’s helping students land a dream job or continue on to the university of their dreams, we do everything in our power to make that possible for each and every one of our students.
Recognized as one of “The Great Colleges to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education, we understand the importance of fostering a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork, creativity and the achievement of a true work/life balance.
At Valencia College, it’s more than just a job. We’re committed to helping our students reach their full potential by providing them with the right opportunities, the right tools and the right support. And that begins with recruiting the right talent.
We seek leaders. Inspirers. Motivators. Educational enthusiasts, passionate optimists and experienced realists. Individuals who not only believe in our students, but will help our students believe in themselves.
Valencia College has six campuses as well as a School of Public Safety, an Advanced Manufacturing Training Center and a District Office, all conveniently located throughout Central Florida and easily accessible by local freeways, expressways, and surface streets. But the convenient commute is just part of the appeal. With beautiful year-round weather, endless entertainment and dining options, and world-famous attractions, there's no shortage of incredible ways to spend your spare time.