General Information
Job Title:
Library Assistant at RTS Jackson
Job Description:
Essential Job Functions
The full-time Library Assistant reports directly to the Library Director. The position primarily coordinates the staffing and operations of the circulation desk, including scheduling and training student workers, and implementing related policies. The role also assists with tasks like patron requests, reference assistance, reserve readings, mailroom services, library tours, and library off-site organization. This position involves occasional physical demands.
Responsibilities and Requirements
- Circulation Desk: Staff, schedule, and manage the circulation desk operations consistent with the library's circulation policies and procedures throughout the semester. Plan the student worker weekly schedules and coordinate the hours with the student worker scholarship fund.
- Off-Site: Assist in the organization and operations at the library off-site location.
- Mailroom: Oversee student workers on the mailroom operations, and perform mail sorting, delivery, and shipping as needed.
- Support Services: Assist in providing reference services and workshops, fulfilling patron requests for specific titles, and managing the materials and supplies orders and fund throughout the FY.
Position Qualifications:
Qualifications, Education, and Experience
- Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from an accredited four-year University.
- Excellent computer skills, including high proficiency in MS Office and Adobe PDF applications.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Excellent organizational and bookkeeping skills.
Additional Qualification Preferences
- Seminary degree from an ATS accredited graduate school.
- Previous professional library experience.
Cognitive and Physical Demands
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Computer work, screen time, keyboarding, typing, wrist flexing/extension and other repetitive movements.
- Professional judgment in alignment with organizational values and policies is required.
- Effective communication, both verbal and written.
- Ability to present training workshops, library orientations, and tours.
- Kneeling, standing, reaching, twisting, and grasping.
- Ability to work nights and Saturdays as needed.
Application Deadline
Job Type:
Full-Time
Salary Range:
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Reformed Theological Seminary
Contact Name & Contact Info
John Crab
Industry
Non-Profit
Denomination
City, State
Jackson , MS
Description of Organization
Reformed Theological Seminary exists to serve the Church by preparing its leaders, through a program of graduate theological education, based upon the authority of the inerrant Word of God, and commitment to the Reformed Faith. Candidates interested in this position will need to align with and support Reformed Theological Seminary's Mission, Vision, and Core Values. To review our Purpose Statement in detail please visit our website at https://rts.edu/about/purpose
Every effort has been made to ensure a complete job description. However, this document in no way implies that these responsibilities are the only duties you may be required to perform. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position, especially where the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for the role. Reformed Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.
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