Posting Number: req27099
Department: COM Phx Campus Administration
Location: Greater Phoenix Area
Address: Phoenix, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The library team at the College of Medicine - Phoenix invites applicants to apply for a rewarding career on a growing health sciences campus. As part of the team, this individual will provide library assistance to students, staff, and faculty of the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University, as well as community patrons. Library Services Associates are the library's front-line customer service personnel and staff the front desk during all public service hours.
- Please Note: This position will have a non-traditional work schedule which may include evenings and weekends.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists library patrons in locating materials and using catalogs, databases and indexes.
- Answers questions that require basic library science knowledge and consultation.
- Assists in maintaining collections, databases, circulation records, inventories and/or archives.
- Assists librarians with displays, LibGuides, handouts, and other educational materials.
- Assists librarians with instruction or representation of the library at campus events.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic library operations including circulation of materials and research assistance.
- Skilled using common productivity tools such as MicroSoft Office and Google Drive.
- Ability to manage time and balance priorities when working with minimal supervision.
- Ability to apply resourcefulness and sound judgment in resolving problems and meeting customer needs.
- Ability to enforce library policies regarding food, noise, and behavior.
- Ability to accurately complete assigned special projects, such as shelf reading as assigned by librarians.
- Ability to maintain inventories of library supplies and materials.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing front-line customer service to library users in person and via phone and email.
- Experience opening and closing the library following established procedures.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20
Job FTE: .50
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Libraries
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $16.50-$20.63
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
3
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
OC2
Job Family
Library Services
Job Function
Libraries
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Office of Talent Acquisition
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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