Coordinator of Library Student Engagement

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Coordinator of Library Student Engagement leads the library’s efforts to create innovative services, tools, and events that appeal to the individual information needs of JC students, both in person and virtually.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop projects & initiatives to engage both students & faculty with library resources and services, in person and online.
• Provide outreach to other campus departments, such as Student Life and Housing, to create engaging, student-centered library-related programming and events.
• Manage the Library of Things collection, including selecting and processing new items and maintaining existing items.
• Oversee the Makerspace, including scheduling activities, maintaining equipment, and supporting student engagement with creative tools and technology.
• Assist with archives-related tasks, such as organizing and preserving materials, digitization projects, and creating displays and programs.
• Train and assist in supervising library student workers, ensuring they understand policies and procedures related to outreach efforts, the Library of Things, and Makerspace operations.
• Assist with library technical systems, including Springshare LibApps Suite, EBSCO Discovery ServiceSirsiDynix Symphony & Workflows,  and the library website.
• Manage and compile statistics for usage of Springshare tools, Library of Things, Makerspace activities, and other library resources.  

• Assist with collection development and research support for students.
• Develop and implement interactive tutorials, videos, online resource guides, and other digital learning resources that support student needs.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate library services and tools into their syllabi and courses.
• Provide support to other library staff as needed.
• Support the college by serving on committees & helping with projects that intersect with the library.
• Responsible for understanding, supporting and actively demonstrating the College’s beliefs, values, mission and vision and being in agreement to be evaluated by same.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Assist with the supervision of library student workers as needed.

CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Internal:  Coordinate and communicate within the College community to facilitate student enrollment.  Frequent contact with Student Services Staff, faculty and other departments for the purposes of information sharing.

External:  Make contact, as needed, with schools, businesses and other agencies, in addition to current and prospective students, to provide information about Jackson College.   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Minimum/Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS, MS, MSLS, etc.) from an American Library Association-accredited institution preferred

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Minimum/Required Abilities and Experience 

• At least two years of experience working in a library setting, preferably in an academic library.
• Experience with student engagement, outreach, or event coordination.
• Ability to manage and maintain specialized collections such as the Library of Things or Makerspace equipment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Adept at using Microsoft Office programs and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Effective written and oral communication skills. 
• Experience with archives or special collections, including digitization or preservation preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

“This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required and shall not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468.

Please use your legal first and last names on your application.  If you are hired, you will have the opportunity to identify and utilize your preferred name.

The Jackson College Nepotism policy prohibits hiring of a relative or someone with a familial relationship to work in the same instructional department, office or administrative unit of the College including spouse, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent or sibling of the employee or spouse, aunt, uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent, grandchild, and members of the same household including domestic partner.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). For instance, do not say, "See Resume or C/V." Your resume, cover letter, and if a degree is required an unofficial transcript must be attached to your application.  Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

When you apply for the position, you will get to the document upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your documents such as your vita, transcripts, etc.. Instructions will also be found there.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.  

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.

If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college.  Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process.  Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

A copy of Jackson College's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website.  The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings.  Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws. Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity. 

Salary : $20 - $24