Graduate Assistant- Library

North Central UniversityMinneapolis, MN

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Overview

Schedule

Part-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Tuition/Education Assistance

Job Description

Job Title: Graduate Assistant - Library

Classification: Graduate Assistant Compensation: Free tuition for 12 credits during the contract, housing provided and $1000 in cafeteria credit.

Reports To: Director of Library Services

North Central University Mission Statement:North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in both academic practice and Christian faith.Position Purpose:The Library Graduate Assistant supports the mission of North Central University by contributing to effective daily library operations, delivering high-quality patron service, and assisting with resource access and research support. This role plays an important part in maintaining a welcoming, organized, and service-oriented library environment while supporting Interlibrary Loan services, collaborating with library staff on projects, and serving as a knowledgeable point of connection between the library and its users.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Staff the help desk by providing in-person and virtual support, including checking materials in and out and responding to patron inquiries via email
Provide one-on-one reference and basic research assistance, helping patrons navigate library resources and databases
Process and manage Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment
Support Course Reserves by organizing, maintaining, and facilitating access to materials
Assist with special projects in collaboration with library staff (e.g., collection projects, displays, assessment tasks, or system updates)
Contribute to the physical processing of new library materials and ongoing collection maintenance (shelf-reading, re-shelving, etc.)
Assist with library events, including planning support, set-up, staffing, and tear-down
Help maintain a welcoming, organized, and functional library environment
Support general library operations as needed (patron counts, light maintenance tasks, coffee bar, etc.)

Required Qualifications/Skills:

Currently enrolled graduate student at NCU
Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
High level of attention to detail and organizational ability
Ability to provide research support and learn library systems and databases
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Self-motivation and strong sense of responsibility
Resourcefulness and adaptability in a service-oriented environment
Willingness to learn and apply new systems, policies, and processes

Education:Requires a completed Bachelor’s degree with acceptance into one of the graduate programs at North Central UniversityBenefits:This position is a one-year position with the candidate pursuing a graduate degree from North Central University. It includes tuition remission, room, and a food stipend for on-campus dining. Anticipated start date: August 1st, 2026.Hiring Timeline:TBDPosition Start Date:August 1^st, 2026Hours/Week:20 hours per week; afternoon and evening availability requiredNumber of Positions Available:1

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