Tuesday, February 27, 2018

University Assistant, Library Curriculum Center - Eastern Connecticut State University

University Assistant, Library Curriculum Center - J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University. Job Description: Curriculum Center University Assistant, Evenings. Part-time, temporary, no benefits. Up to 19 hours per week.
     Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Curriculum Center Head/Librarian, the University Assistant will perform some or all of the following duties: Supervise student workers. Assist patrons in selecting, recommending and finding resources and materials in all formats through Alma/Primo and LibGuides. Monitor Center's Makerspace Lab and assist with helping students with creating materials. Support special student focused events, grant research applications and implementation and reporting activities. Provide general assistance to patrons in operating library equipment, microform readers, copiers, printers, computer equipment, interactive Smart Board, and reports problems to center's librarian and director's office. Delegate assignments to student assistants such as shelf reading by specific area. Complete curriculum projects as assigned by Center Head/Librarian and support staff.
     REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The University Assistant must be able to: provide effective library services to students, faculty, and the general public; perform public services work with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff members, and community library users; work under stress, with courtesy, calmness and good judgment; work creatively and collaboratively in a team environment with other library staff, as well as independently in an emergency staffing situation; work evening hours with great dependability. BA degree required. Competence with current computer technologies including Internet, email, MS Word.
     DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A preferred applicant for the position of Curriculum Center University Assistant would have the following: BA degree required, preferably in education. Experience using curriculum materials to create lessons. Experience using Microsoft products to create educational materials. Knowledge of technology and tools used to collaborate, teach, create, and share. Internet searching skills, grant writing ability. Experience with various types of library equipment (printers, copiers, microform readers, etc.)
     To APPLY: send letter of application, resume, and three recent signed letters of reference to: Ms. Janice Wilson, Interim Director of Library Services (wilsonJ@easternct.edu), J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. Screening begins immediately and will continue until position filled.