Library Services Assistant - East Region at Madison Area Technical College in Watertown Campus

Job description

Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday Job Posting Date: October 16, 2026 Application Deadline: Salary Information: $20.96 - $22.43 (For current employees, pay may not be restricted to the posted range and will be set in accordance with the Madison College Compensation Manual guidelines for internal salary placement.) Department: Student Help Desk - Libraries Job Description: Madison College is seeking a part-time Library Services Assistant to support library services at our Watertown and Fort Atkinson branch campuses, located in Watertown and Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. This position plays an important role in daily library operations by providing front-line, student-centered support to online and walk-in students, assisting with circulation, academic research, technology troubleshooting, wayfinding and access to digital and physical resources. The Library Services Assistant serve as an important point of contact for students and provide para-professional support to librarians, Student Achievement Centers and special projects as needed. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, flexibility, proficiency with academic technologies and the ability to help students locate, navigate, evaluate and cite information resources. Position Details: Schedule: This is a part-time position offering a 3-day work schedule, 20 hours per week, 42 weeks per year. Fort Atkinson Branch Campus Tuesday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Watertown Branch Campus Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Grant Funded: This position is a renewable, grant funded position through September 30, 2027 , continuation of this position is dependent on continued funding beyond this date. However, it is expected to be renewed. Madison College believes every team member brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the communities we serve, address challenges, and develop innovative solutions. Come be part of our great team! This position will be open until filled with the first review date of November 8,2026 at 11:59 pm . After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Required Documents (2): Resume Cover Letter *Failure to include these documents by the first consideration date will result in the disqualification of your application. Accountabilities: Provides research and academic technology support to help students develop information and digital literacy skills. Troubleshoots academic technology issues including access to and usage of learning management systems, student accounts, software, equipment, and videoconferencing tools to ensure students can effectively access systems and engage with coursework. Assists with physical and digital resource access and circulation of library materials. Facilitates checkouts, returns, interlibrary loans, deliveries and equipment loans. Ensures an accessible and supportive learning environment by upholding policies, resolving space usage concerns and maintaining availability of resources and equipment. Supports outreach and engagement efforts by assisting with marketing, event planning and promotional materials to increase awareness of services and programs. Collaborates on projects and quality improvement initiatives by contributing to planning, implementation and evaluation of efforts that enhance student support services. Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of academic library services, circulation procedures and reference best practices. Knowledge of academic technologies (e.g. learning management systems, course software, library management systems and resources, productivity software, equipment, videoconferencing products) Skill in gauging and developing information and digital literacy skills with users of varying abilit