Library Instruction Assistant

1. Salary: $22.79 Hourly

Location: Lakewood, CO

Job Number: 0847

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Library

Closing Date: 2/25/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

To Apply Complete an application and attach the following: A cover letter describing your professional work experience and addressing the required qualifications and a resume/cv.

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.

RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Summary of Position

Library Services at Red Rocks Community College is seeking a Library Instruction Assistant to teach library instruction sessions, assist with research support, contribute to access services, and support special projects at both the Lakewood and Arvada campuses. This position is available exclusively for Library Science Graduate Students and reports to the Instruction Librarian. The role is flexible, with a work schedule within the posted library hours (Monday-Friday). The position is a part-time, FLSA non exempt temporary staff position. The position offers up to 28 hours per week for a duration of up to 9 months, based on need and budget availability.

The successful candidate will possess and be at ease with the following:Strong Communication Skills - Ability to teach, assist with research, and effectively collaborate with diverse student and faculty populations. 2. Attention to Detail - Proficiency in managing instructional materials, research guides, and library operations. 3. Adaptability - Flexibility to engage with various projects and changing priorities in a dynamic library environment.Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Coursework or professional experience in library instruction
• Coursework or professional experience in library reference
• Coursework or professional experience in processing library materials
• Coursework or professional experience in health sciences
• Experience with learning management systems
• Experience generating posts and editing social media content in a professional capacity
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation
• Experience with event planning and management
• Demonstrated commitment to working with and supporting students from diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Must be currently enrolled in a library & information science graduate degree program.Physical and Cognitive Demands: The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position:
• Constantly uses a computer and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports classroom and office equipment and supplies weighing up to 10 lbs.Reasonable Accommodation Statement Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or [email protected].

Advertised Hourly Pay The hourly pay for this position is $22.79, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt temporary staff position. This position may work up to 28 hours each week, depending on need and budget availability. This position can work up to nine months, based on need and budget availability. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

To Apply All applicants must submit:

1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Notice to all Applicants

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
• Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
• All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.

W e also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.

Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.

For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.