Academic Support Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title

Academic Support Specialist

Department

LEVL - Library

Employment Status

FT Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Benefits

Months per Year

Job Description

POSITION TITLE : Library Assistant

Department : Library

Location : Levelland

Reports to : Public Services Librarian

SUMMARY :

Coordinates circulation services based out of the Libraryin a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) under the supervision of the Public Services Librarian. Provides operational support at the Levelland campus. Trains and supervises student employees in their area. Follows and enforces departmental policies, and organizes and communicates work flows for workers including assigned duties and student assistance with basic computer technology skills. Other duties as assigned. Reports to the Public Services Librarian.

HOURS :

During Fall and Spring Semesters : Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM-4 : 00 PM, or 12 : 00-8 : 00 PM.

Summer Hours : Monday - Friday 8 AM to 4 PM.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates the daily operations of the circulation department under the direct management of the Public Services Librarian. This includes the scheduling of student workers.
• Implements and provides training on circulation department policies and procedures for all student employees upon hiring and at regular intervals as deemed necessary by the Public Services Librarian and Library Director.
• Provides general information to the students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Coordinates with supervisor to ensure that job opening information is posted for student employment for the department.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner both individually and in group settings.
• Ensures safekeeping of physical resources.
• Responsible for cash management related to circulation services.
• Responsible for lamination services.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and professional environment.
• Responsible for answering circulation inquiries in person, by phone, and digitally.
• Maintains accurate and current departmental records.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory and locating missing items.
• Actively and professionally communicates with supervisors and subordinates.
• Participates in regular departmental meetings and check-ins.
• Completes various tasks as assigned by direct supervisor and Library Director in a timely and efficient manner.
• May assist in coordinating with other departments on tasks and training of employees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Directly supervises numerous student workers. Responsibilities include training student employees; working with the Pubic Services Librarian and Director of Libraries in planning, assigning, and directing the students' work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Required : Associate's Degree; strong computer skills; good communication skills; punctuality; professional demeanor.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents including receipts, invoices and monthly reports. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records. Ability to effectively present information to faculty and other college employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to calculate figures and amounts and develop statistical information. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

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 talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S5442019-P

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

02 / 03 / 2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Application Review Date

01 / 31 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions Summary

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