library assistant Lakeland, FL
Job description
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
At Polk State, our amazing faculty and staff create an inspiring workplace. This Learning Resources Assistant position reports to a college administrator and is an excellent opportunity within the College’s Teaching, Learning and Computing department. We offer a collaborative, creative and culturally diverse work environment. If you want to be supported in your efforts to grow professionally and to be recognized for your contributions, then come work for Polk State.
SOAR, EAGLES!
ABOUT THE POSITION:
This position provides mid-level administrative and clerical support to a college administrator. This position requires a wide variety of administrative and staff support services to the organizational unit. The work is generally diversified requiring judgment to apply broader aspects of established policies, practices and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
- Opens and / or closes Learning Resource Center as needed.
- Assists patrons, in-person or via telephone with LRC information and with the borrowing and returning of library materials including charge and discharge transactions, overdue materials, recovery and record keeping.
- Interprets library loan polices to inquiring patron and assists patrons with physical access to materials.
- Assists faculty and students in locating books and Journal Articles via Computer Data Base.
- Inputs and maintains data base of non-affiliated borrowers granted special library privileges.
- Collects and reports statistical data on the performance of services as assigned.
- Performs general clerical and administrative tasks related to the operation of the library.
The position has standard hours from 8:00- 1:00 Monday - Thursday that could include an occasional shift.
This position is a level C13. Please see starting salary range below.
Required Skills
- The ability to establish an effective rapport with part-time and full-time faculty.
- Good organizational skills, with special attention to details.
- Good oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to work well with others.
- General office skills.
- Experience with computer, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
- Good human relations and customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
Required Education:
Graduation from a standard high school (or equivalent).
Required Experience
Qualifications include one year of office/clerical experience.
Preferred Experience:
Eighteen months of library clerical/technical work experience is preferred.
We offer part time benefits for this position which include 50% fee waivers and retirement eligibility.
Important Information:
- The position has standard hours from 8:00- 1:00 Monday - Thursday that could include an occasional shift.
- Application Requirements: A completed online application consists of the following:
- your resume/CV, and
- the Polk State electronic job application (eApp) with all sections completed in full.
Submissions that do not include all required information will not be considered.
- Background Screening: Reference checks, successful completion of a Level II background check (fingerprinting), and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
- Veterans’ Preference: Eligible applicants may use the Documentation Form to apply for Veterans’ Preference for positions in qualifying categories. The DD-214 and all required documentation must be submitted with the completed application for consideration.
- As a general rule, Polk State College does not provide H1-B visa sponsorship. Exceptions may be made based on the College's need for a candidate with unique skills and expertise and where the College cannot otherwise recruit and hire qualified non-sponsored candidates
- Relocation: Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.
This position will close at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023.
NOTE: We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at [email protected].
Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Vice President, Institutional Compliance and Engagement; 999 Avenue H, NE; Winter Haven, FL 33881; Office: WAD 227; 863.297.1000 Ext. 5378; [email protected]
Polk State College is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.
Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you feel you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Polk State, please call 863-297-1070 or e-mail [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request, along with your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.
