Advertised Salary $33,523 annual salary pursuant to the FSU and CTA/MEA-NEA Agreement
Posting Number S0001670
Location Ferris State University - Big Rapids
Number of Positions Available 1
FLSA Non-Exempt
Part-time/Full-time Full-time
Position Type Clerical
Summary of Position Working under the general direction of the Assistant Dean for Collections and Access Services, performs a combination of routine and non-routine library duties of moderate complexity requiring mid-level knowledge and judgment within pre-defined limits. Primary responsibilities involve cataloging, acquisitions, and web services support. May hire, train, and supervise student employees. May participate in training lower-classified clerical-technical employees. May be cross-trained with other clerical-technical employee(s) to meet the needs of the Library. Primarily assigned to Collections and Access Services Team, but may perform cross-functional duties or be assigned to cross-functional work teams.
Posting Date 10/06/2017
Initial Application Review Date 10/23/2017
Closing Date
Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Transcript 1 ( OPTIONAL ): Applicants who have completed college coursework or attained a degree must attach a copy of unofficial transcript.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Required Qualifications
Required Education Associate degree from an accredited academic institution or equivalent.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education is two years of relevant work experience involving library technical services (e.g. cataloging, acquisitions, etc.) equals one year of education.
Required Work Experience Two years of clerical work experience in an office or library setting.
Experience using technical services staff functions of a library management system.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited academic institution.
Work experience in an academic library or other college/university setting.
Familiarity with tools used for website design.
Duties
Duties
Duties The supervising assistant dean will assign a specific duty roster.
Performs all duties listed in Library Assistant 1 and 2 position descriptions as needed.
Performs a combination of routine and non-routine library duties of moderate complexity requiring mid-level knowledge and judgment within pre-defined limits.
Primary responsibilities involve cataloging, acquisitions, and web services support.
Troubleshoots and analyzes issues and problems and develops recommendations for solutions.
May serve as a primary contact to one or more vendors or other external agencies.
Runs system-generated reports for operational, statistical, and other purposes.
Participates in Team and Library-wide projects and may lead or co-lead Team projects.
Documents procedures and participates in developing policies and designing workflows.
May be cross-trained with other clerical-technical employee(s) to meet the needs of the library.
May hire, train, and supervise student employees.
May participate in training other clerical-technical employees.
Participates in Collections and Access Services Team, Library, and University-wide meetings and committees.
May participate in statewide library work groups.
Participates in appropriate training and professional development.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Responsibilities / Skills and Abilities
Responsibilities
Responsibilities Demonstrated effective communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to make good decisions.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to operate a variety of library and office equipment including personal computer, printer, barcode scanner, multifunction device, digital scanner, fax machine.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, or other equivalent office software.
Intermediate proficiency in using library management system functions relevant to technical services activities (e.g. cataloging, acquisitions, etc.)
Intermediate proficiency in using other software applications needed to perform assigned tasks.
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
Required Physical Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities Demonstrated effective communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to make good decisions.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to operate a variety of library and office equipment including personal computer, printer, barcode scanner, multifunction device, digital scanner, fax machine.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, or other equivalent office software.
Intermediate proficiency in using library management system functions relevant to technical services activities (e.g. cataloging, acquisitions, etc.)
Intermediate proficiency in using other software applications needed to perform assigned tasks.
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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