Student Assistant - University Libraries - 530256

Department/Organization: 219101 - University Libraries

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm, up to 20 hours a week

Job Summary: The Student Assistant will be part of a dynamic team of technology professionals actively supporting over 1,200 computers and laptops and 150+ software applications for the University Libraries.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Current University of Alabama undergraduate student.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Demonstrated customer service skills are required. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with users of varying degrees of technical ability and understanding.

Skills and Knowledge: Applicant should have some technical background, and must be knowledgeable of computer operating systems, basic computer components, and be able to install software. Effective time management skills. Someone who also has a strong desire to learn technology skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Majoring/Minoring in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar field. Experience with Windows and Apple Operating Systems. Familiarity with basic computer hardware/software troubleshooting, specifically software deployed by The University of Alabama.

Enrollment Requirements: Applicants must meet enrollment requirements to be eligible for on-campus student employment. Applicants must be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Undergraduate Students must be registered for at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; International Students must be registered full-time (Undergraduate = 12 credit hours, Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters. Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment. Individual hiring departments and programs may also have additional eligibility requirements for employment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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