Job Description

Position Information

Position Number

P00287

Position Title

Student Employee - Library & Learning Commons Student Assistant (Salmon Arm)

Supervisor Department

Library Services

Supervisor

Katarina Provenzano, Taryn Schmid

Location

Salmon Arm

Other Flexible Work Options

Your Opportunity

In accordance with Letter of Understanding #1 - Student Employees, and under direct supervision, the student employee supports basic operations of Learning Commons and Library spaces.

Functions and Duties

Under supervision, the Library & Learning Commons Assistant will perform the following duties:
1. Basic maintenance of the library collection, including re-shelving library materials and reading and sorting library materials into call number order.
2. Assist students with basic navigation and access to the College's online services, learning management system, and student portals.
3. Pick-up library materials from desks and tables
4. Follow health and safety procedures outlined by regular staff members
5. Maintain limited services at the circulation or help desk in the absence of a regular staff member
6. Tidy library and learning commons spaces and maintain cleanliness of student workstations, and public desk areas.
7. Ensure proper care of computers and equipment
8. Provide basic printing assistance and maintenance, including replacing laser printer toner and paper
9. Provide student ID cards based on established procedures
10. Count and record the number of people using library and learning commons spaces at specified times, record gate counts.
11. Take regular inventory of supplies and equipment related to regular duties
12. Provide written or verbal reports of any problems with equipment or usage, for follow-up by regular staff.
13. Basic end of shift duties such as turning off monitors and clearing people of physical spaces, in the absence of a regular staff member

Position Specific Functions

Education and Experience

Must be currently enrolled as a student at Okanagan College.
Previous library, IT, or customer service experience is considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities

Proficiency following oral and written instructions Excellent time management skills Effective writing & organizational skills Works effectively both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for working in a collegial and collaborative environment Significant attention to detail

Position Specific Education and Experience

Desired Start Date

09/02/2025

Position End Date

12/24/2025

Schedule

Hourly Rate

17.88

Appointment Type

Support Non-Regular Student


Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

S000377

Open Date

07/10/2025

Posting Close Date

09/19/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Priority will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.


Inclusion Statement
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.