Library Assistant II Job Listing at College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV (Job ID R0145845)

Description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

CSN Libraries is looking to fill one Library Assistant II position at the Charleston Campus Library. The Library Assistant II is a member of a 3–5-person circulation team and reports directly to the head of circulation. The Library Assistant II will assist in the daily operations of the circulation department, with an emphasis on providing exceptional customer service to their colleagues, and all CSN Libraries users.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting patrons with circulation related issues and services.

• Interpreting related library policies and procedures to students, faculty, staff and community users, while providing exemplary customer service.

• Demonstrating effective leadership and reports any library related issues to the Head of Circulation.

• Assisting in training and daily supervision of student workers.

• Working within the circulation system on related tasks such as maintaining records, maintaining hold shelf, performing shelf checks, fulfilling requests, etc.

• Assisting with overall maintenance of the periodicals collection, library book stacks and overall collection management.

• Participating in departmental wide work, committees, outreach, and events as applicable.

• Engaging in continuing professional development.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, subject to change based on organizational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience in a library or other cultural heritage institution, including one year of technical level work performing duties such as copy cataloging, acquisitions, electronic resource management, ; and/or organizing, curating and accessing government publications; OR one year of experience as a Library Technician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Preferred Qualifications

• High degree of interpersonal skill and demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with library staff and customers.

• Experience working accurately with library circulation systems and services.

• Proven record in library public service and a commitment to customer service.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Understanding of library collection records and stack maintenance and management.

Additional Physical Requirements

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining a physical condition necessary for standing and walking; frequent lifting and carrying objects of light weight (5-10 lbs.); occasional lifting and carrying of objects of moderate weight (11-20 lbs.); frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and pushing; frequent pushing of loaded, wheeled carts of very heavy weight (100-150 lbs.); minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs or body in the operation of office equipment; utilizing a keyboard, and sitting or standing for extended periods of time.  Tasks require sound perception, color perception, visual perception and oral communication ability.

Work Schedule

Tuesdays-Fridays 7:30am-4:30pm, Saturdays 8:00am-5:00pm

Summers and intersession/convocation breaks: Mondays-Thursdays 7:30am-4:30pm

Salary Range

Grade 23, Step 1- $39,421.44

Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1. The College of Southern Nevada offers a competitive benefits package, including an excellent PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan), generous vacation & sick benefits, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and a choice between three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume /CV

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial College Transcripts (optional)

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59pm the day prior to the position close date.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.