Library Associate
1 month ago
Job no: 494518
Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY, New York, NY
Categories: Information Technology, Staff, Administrative Support, Student Services and Academic Support, CFHE
Who we are
Why Rensselaer? Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world's fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Job Summary
The Library Associate is primarily responsible for providing customer service at the Libraries' Service Desks and using information systems for circulation, class reserves and Interlibrary Loan. This position may also coordinate daily collection management, provide training to student workers, and assist with materials and transactional processing.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 or more years of related work experience in a library or similar setting
Preferred Qualifications
- Academic library experience
- Professional experience in higher ed
- Ability to create a welcoming environment that is inclusive of constituents from diverse background
- Ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff and students as well as external clients
- Ability to learn new software
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform basic financial functions
- Ability to supervise student workers
Shift
Monday - Friday; 12PM - 8PM. Weekends, evenings, or mornings occasionally required.
Travel
No travel
Driving
No Driving
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring rate: $16.48 / hr + full benefits
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer's work and campus communities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Advertised: 21 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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