Associate Librarian

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?YesNo

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE :

SKILLS :

ABILITIES :

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Experience :

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

EQUIPMENT USED :

which may need to be made for persons with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL TASKS :

Physical Demands :

StandingSpeaking

WalkingHearing

ReachingWriting

Other : Typing

Physical Environment - Exposed to :

NoiseHeat / Cold

Mental Demands :

ReadingFrequent Interruptions

Periods of Concentrated Attention

Detailed WorkIrregular 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.

Pacific Oaks offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include : generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.

Pacific Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Pacific Oaks