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Job Description : POSITION SUMMARY :
Working in collaboration with the Pacific Oaks Librarian, the Associate Librarian is a Full-Time position providing research and academic support primarily to doctoral students, professors, and staff in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program at Pacific Oaks College.
This position is located in Pasadena and online.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED :
General Supervision : The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED :
Minimal or no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Conduct student workshops, consultations, and Doctoral Research Project reviews : Online, in classroom, and in the library, with particular emphasis on Educational Research, Database and Catalog searching, and American Psychological Association formatting (APA 7) techniques for graduate level papers and Doctoral Research Projects.
Provide onsite and remote reference and research support, as well as curriculum supervision through classroom observations and feedback.
Establish and maintain effective individual and team working relationships with students, professors, academic advisors, and library staff.
Participate in professional development activities designed to enhance and improve program performance.
Is regular attendance an essential function? ☒ Yes ☐ No
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES :
KNOWLEDGE :
Knowledge of library workflows, documentation, processes, etc.
Knowledge of information retrieval theory and practice as well as delivery systems.
SKILLS :
Intermediate computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, databases, and presentation software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including significant experience reading and editing academic work), as well as student-service, analytical and organizational skills.
ABILITIES :
Ability to manage multiple concurrent student and faculty expectations, deliverables, and priorities, and to provide support for students’ academic development.
Demonstrated ability to assist students with Doctoral-level research tools and techniques, including searching for and providing information from article, journal and eBook databases.
Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :
Education :
A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field is required OR the equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
Experience :
Experience in post-secondary instruction is desirable.
Experience with American Psychological Association formatting (APA 7) is also desirable.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :
Office environment; typically, 70 degrees
Noise level is usually quiet to moderately noisy while in the office
EQUIPMENT USED :
which may need to be made for persons with disabilities.
Computer / Laptop
Telephone
Copier, scanner and fax machines
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL TASKS :
Physical Demands :
Standing ☒ Speaking
Walking ☒ Hearing
Reaching ☒ Writing
Other : Typing
Physical Environment - Exposed to :
Noise ☒ Heat / Cold
Mental Demands :
Reading ☒ Frequent Interruptions
Periods of Concentrated Attention
Detailed Work ☒ Irregular Work Schedule
Frequent Contact with People
Frequent Deadlines
Multiple Concurrent Tasks
TRAVEL : (up to 10% of total time)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job :
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately noisy while in the office. The office temperature is about 70 degrees.
DECISION MAKING :
The position is governed by the policies of Pacific Oaks, along with established procedures for the department. Independent judgment is required in the supervision of personnel as well as in the carrying out of the department's strategic goals and budget management.
CONTACT RESPONSIBILITIES :
Routine exchange or presentation of information.
Responsible for demonstrating professionalism and leadership in resolving conflicts with students and employees. Recommends alternative approaches to solve problems and conflicts.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY :
This position does not require the management of budgets, but it is required to follow Pacific Oaks policies for purchasing and budget approvals.
Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $29.00-31.19 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.
https : / / www.pacificoaks.edu / about / careers-pacific-oaks /
Pacific Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pacific Oaks participates in E-Verify and verifies identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Pacific Oaks offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Salary : $29 - $31
