Reference Specialist/department Assistant - Part-time/28 Hrs Per Week

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah, US
Base: $22.50-$29.25; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Part-time onsite (28 hours per week)
Science & engineering reference collection management
Supervise student reference assistants
Provide reference assistance in stem disciplines
Brigham Young University is seeking a part-time Reference Specialist/Department Assistant to support the Science & Engineering Department. The role involves overseeing reference services, providing administrative assistance, and ensuring effective communication within the department, while aligning with the university's mission and values

Job Summary

  • The Reference Specialist and Department Assistant supports all basic operations and daily functions of the Science & Engineering Department, ensuring the best possible service for library patrons.
  • This position plays a key role in departmental communication and coordination, and provides office support to department employees in daily routines and special projects.
  • This position comes with fantastic benefits, including 401k with an 8% automatic contribution, employee assistance program, potential tuition benefits, library access, free on-campus parking, and free UTA passes.

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Brigham Young University is seeking a part-time Reference Specialist/Department Assistant to support the Science & Engineering Department. The role involves overseeing reference services, providing administrative assistance, and ensuring effective communication within the department, while aligning with the university's mission and values.

Salary

Base: $22.50-$29.25; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 401k, Employee assistance program, Tuition benefits (potential), Library access, Free parking, UTA passes, Discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Science & Engineering reference collection management
  • Supervise student reference assistants
  • Provide reference assistance in STEM disciplines
  • Teach library instruction and information literacy
  • Departmental communication and coordination
  • Manage department supplies budget
  • Maintain department website

Nice-to-have

  • Faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Inspiring place to work
  • Culture of belonging
  • Opportunities for learning and growth
  • Beautiful and historic campus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree OR equivalent combination of education and relatable experience
  • 2 years of library experience
  • Masters of Library Science (or MLIS) OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline (Preferred)
  • Ability to gain subject knowledge in STEM disciplines
  • Supervisory experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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