Deliver administrative support to library staff as needed to
ensure efficient departmental operations.
Coordinate reimbursement processing and maintain related
documentation for staff, employment candidates, and visitors.
Provide comprehensive administrative support including calendar
management, meeting coordination, note-taking, special project
support, Microsoft SharePoint organization, and records
maintenance.
Act as a principal liaison for contractors and service
providers.
Fiscal Management & Budget Support (25%)
- Monitor library budgets and expenditures to ensure financial
accuracy, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with institutional
policies.
- Reconcile monthly expenditures and credit card statements in a
timely and accurate manner.
- Manage purchasing activities, including order placement,
receipt of goods, and invoice processing in accordance with
established procedures.
Schedule and Calendar Support (15%)
- Lead the coordination, maintenance, and ongoing management of
library staff schedules in collaboration with library
administrators.
- Ensuring the library website and departmental calendars
reflects the most up-to-date library operating hours and
events.
Facilities, Equipment & Operations (15%)
- Coordinate facility maintenance requests, custodial services,
and repair activities to support the effective operation of library
spaces.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Library and
maintenance and custodial personnel.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Library and the Copy
Center to facilitate service requests and operational needs.
- Monitor library equipment to ensure proper functionality and
arrange maintenance or repairs as necessary.
- Maintain inventory levels and oversee the ordering of
library-owned office supplies.
- Collaborate with DTS to oversee computer maintenance and repair
services.
Stakeholder & Community Support (10%)
- Serve as the primary point of contact for student and campus
partner requests related to library programming and room
reservations.
- Assist with the planning, budgeting, and logistical
coordination of special events, including staff recognition
activities and library programming space scheduling.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills,
and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the
position safely and effectively, with or without reasonable
accommodation. Specifically:
- Proven and demonstrable commitment to providing excellent
customer service.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the
ability to build and maintain professional, collaborative, and
diplomatic relationships with campus constituents and external
partners.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing the college’s values of
inclusive excellence, diversity, equity, access, and
belonging.
- Familiarity with basic accounting practices, budget
administration, and fiscal management processes.
- Proficiency with standard office productivity software and the
ability to learn and effectively utilize specialized library and
institutional systems.
- Strong administrative and office support skills, including
proofreading, business writing, and the application of appropriate
grammar, spelling, and correspondence standards.
- Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to
detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting
deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities, respond
effectively to interruptions, and maintain productivity in a
dynamic, collaborative work setting.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and
problem-solving skills with an appropriate level of
independence.
- Capacity to respond effectively to unexpected situations and
changing circumstances while exercising independent judgment within
established policies and procedures.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity, with
a demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive
information appropriately.
- Flexibility and adaptability in managing evolving priorities,
operational needs, and organizational objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of Associate’s Degree required.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience providing administrative
support in a professional office environment.
- An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and
professional experience may be considered.
The Schumann Library values the many pathways through which
individuals develop their knowledge, skills, and expertise. We
welcome applicants from diverse professional and educational
backgrounds and encourage candidates to highlight how their
experiences have prepared them to contribute successfully in this
role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a library, academic library, or related
educational environment.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies in administrative and
scheduling support.
- Willingness to participate in campus partnerships and outreach
initiatives on occasional evenings and weekends.
Position Details
At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for
H-1B visas.
The job grade for this position is Grade 3N.
The expected hourly range for this position is between $25.64 -
$29.74 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this
role.
Compensation and Benefits
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair,
transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We
believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports
equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all
employees.
Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered
to support the best experience for our employees.
https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the
Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a
diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has
the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make
contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive
Excellence at Wentworth.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive
Excellence, please visit the website
https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence
.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and
accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations,
contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin
Wells, at
wellsc1@wit.edu .
E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (
Form
I-9)
Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based
system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records
available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and
Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are
authorized to work in the United States.