Library Circulation Assistant (Fall 2026)

Library Circulation Assistant (Fall 2026) Please see Special Instructions for more details. Please also note: while positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date. Position Information Job Title Library Circulation Assistant (Fall 2026) Department Library Job Description/Duties Provide face-to-face customer service to library patrons. Daily tasks may include: loaning/returning books and equipment opening and/or closing the library navigating the SUNY Cortland website and myRedDragon to find information answering telephones answering directional questions shelving books troubleshoot WEPA print stations instructing customers in use of library equipment Days/Hours Needed Hours of coverage coincide with Memorial Library’s hours of operation, which are subject to change. Based on the current hours of operation, coverage is required for the following: Monday: 9-11am, 11am-1pm, 9pm-12am (2 openings) Tuesday: 11am-1pm (2 openings), 1-3pm, 9pm-12am Thursday: 11am-1pm (2 openings), 9pm-12am Friday: 9-11am, 11am-1pm Saturday: 3-6pm These are recurring weekly shifts for the remainder of the semester. Study Days and Finals Week require extended hours. Campus Location/Bldg. Circulation/Memorial Library Required Qualifications Must be a current SUNY Cortland student Reliability and punctuality Friendly, patience, eagerness to provide excellent customer service Willingness to learn and assist customers with new technologies Good written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience using myRedDragon Experience working in a library or similar setting Experience providing customer service Physical Demands Ability to push and pull loaded book trucks and to lift 20 pounds Special Conditions for Eligibility Must be willing to work weekends and late nights. Contact Name(s) & Email(s) View email address on click.appcast.io Salary Grade Salary Grade A-$16.00/hr. Posting Number Posting Number SA26022 Review Start Date Review Start Date 09/02/2026 Open Date Open Date 09/02/2026 Close Date Close Date 12/04/2026 Open Until Filled No Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Please also note: while positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you eligible for Work Study? Yes No * Are you available to work during the Summer? Yes No * Please list all times you are not available to work (class, clubs, sports, RA, activities, etc.) (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Curriculum Vitae or Resume Cover Letter Class Schedule (Student Positions Only) Optional Documents Copy of Transcript (Highest/Current Degree) Letters of Recommendation (Self-Submitted by Applicant) #J-18808-Ljbffr SUNY Cortland