Library and CTE Assistant

This position reports to the Director of Library Services and Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and is accountable for providing support to the library with a focus on the Research & Instruction Department, as well as providing support to the Center for Teaching Excellence. This role serves students, faculty, and staff through front desk interactions in both the library and CTE, as well as providing organization and administrative support. In addition, this role may be responsible for securing the library at closing and general monitoring of the library facility.

This is a 12-month position working 35 hours per week. Work hours are Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 11am-7pm during the academic semester. Winter break and summer break schedules may change according to organizational needs. This position splits its time between the Center for Teaching Excellence (40%) and the Krupp Library (60%).

Principal Accountabilities

• Providing basic research services in the absence of librarians through face to face and digital services; accurately and quickly providing appropriate information to patrons.
• Providing accurate and timely administrative support to the librarians and CTE staff, including statistics keeping, policy documentation and updates, workshop preparation including budgets, etc.
• Maintaining library and CTE collections, including shifting books and keeping stacks in order.
• Providing basic troubleshooting of equipment such as copiers, microfilm readers, printers, scanners; assisting library users with MS Office suite and other software packages.
• Collaborative supervision and training of Research & Instruction student employees.
• Working on library and CTE marketing via digital signage, social media, and more.
• Assisting other library departments as needed.
• Attending department and staff meetings.
• Effectively working with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, and community members.
• Performing other related responsibilities as assigned.

QualificationsThis position is best filled by an individual with the following qualifications:

• Positive team player who is prompt, accountable and reliable.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and focus on high-touch customer service.
• Detail-oriented, excellent organizational and communication skills, and comfort learning and using emerging technologies.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality, dealing with confidential documents.
• Experience working with library materials, including print and electronic resources.
• Previous experience supervising student assistants or staff.
• A bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.This position is best filled by an individual with the following qualities and characteristics:
• Ability to develop credibility and trust with a wide range of constituent groups to be a successful resource to the Bryant campus community, students and families.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Open and responsive to direction and feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure, solve problems creatively and respond to questions and concerns in a timely and supportive manner.Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Working EnvironmentBryant University recognizes that its position as a leader in higher education is greatly determined both by the diversity of its campus community and its intellectual endeavors. Its commitment to link academic and social diversity for the benefit of the learning and living environment reflects its belief that excellence and diversity are mutually reinforcing objectives. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive campus community, one that values individual difference and fosters greater understanding of the many facets of diversity and other distinctive characteristics that make us different. We encourage applications from candidates with an appreciation for and understanding of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Learn more about our ongoing commitment to building a community of inclusive excellence.

Posting Number: STA02645

Work HoursThis is a 12-month position working 35 hours per week. Work hours are Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 11am-7pm during the academic semester. Winter break and summer break schedules may change according to organizational needs. This position splits its time between the Center for Teaching Excellence (40%) and the Krupp Library (60%).

Bryant University is an EEO/AA employer and an institution committed to diversifying its staff. Bryant is an E-Verify employer.