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Library Services Assistant

Colorado Christian University

Main Campus

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Arvada, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Associate's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Are you passionate about providing excellent library service to students, staff, and faculty? Are you excited about being an integral member of a team? Do you revel in managing details and facilitating workflows? Do you enjoy having a variety of things to do and manage? Excitement and adventure await you as you join the CCU Library team.  Our team of five plus student staff serves approximately 1,200 traditional undergraduates and 5,000 adult and distance learners in a dynamic and growing academic library. The library offers a creative and friendly environment that focuses on student and faculty support.  We are a flexible team that embraces new technology and user demands to provide excellent library service.  Colorado Christian University is a growing institution that is building a new campus in Lakewood and the library team is excited to move the library forward as well.

The ideal candidate:

  • Has strong collaboration skills and commitment to teamwork
  • Is flexible and adaptable
  • Is self-motivated and self-directed
  • Balances creativity and practicality
  • Takes initiative and follows through on projects

The Library Assistant is a 10-month (August 1 to May 31), full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position in the CCU Library. Duties include student supervision, circulation, clerical tasks, daily routines, and other activities as assigned. It requires a motivated, time sensitive and reliable individual capable of working responsibly and productively without immediate and continuous supervision. Commitment to public service to library patrons and effective interaction with the librarians, library student staff, other CCU faculty and staff, and students is essential. The position involves a variety of responsibilities that require weekly, if not daily attention.  Time management, planning, awareness of campus deadlines and procedures and the ability to set priorities are critical to the success of this position. This position will require evening and occasional weekend hours.

Additional Info & Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • An associates or bachelors degree  
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, time management and communication skills
  • Proven attention to detail and ability to balance multiple tasks in a timely manner
  • Proficient typing/keyboarding and Microsoft Office Suite capabilities
  • Strong English skills; spelling, grammar, and punctuation are critical
  • Attentive to customer service and working in a team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Supervisory experience
  • Library experience (can include an internship or practicum)
  • An understanding of standard library procedures
  • Marketing or Public Relations experience and a flair for writing brief announcements
  • Familiarity with the Sierra ILS system

SPIRITUAL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Committed follower of Jesus Christ; regarded as a person who follows biblical principles both personally and professionally.
  2. Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
  3. Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
  4. Mature Christian who is insightful, sensitive, and spiritually discerning in dealing with others.
  5. Personally aligned with CCU’s mission and vision, Statement of Faith, Statement of Lifestyle Expectations, and Strategic Objectives.

NATURE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk; stand; sit; climb stairs; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; speak with clarity, have appropriate vision including close, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and hearing capabilities. Requires sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and conducting phone conversations for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Will be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends.

The Community

Please see: http://www.ccu.edu/about/

HR Info

Gayle Gunderson, ggunderson@ccu.edu

We will begin reviewing applications on Monday, July 28, 2014.

Apply online at http://jobs.ccu.edu/

Posted Jul 22, 2014