The Department of Library Services at Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) seeks a dedicated and student-centered Library Instruction Assistant to support library instruction, research services, and general operations at both the Lakewood and Arvada campuses. Reporting to the Instruction Librarian, this position plays an integral role in advancing information literacy and fostering a welcoming, inclusive learning environment. Key responsibilities include teaching library instruction sessions across various disciplines, providing responsive research assistance to students, faculty, and staff across multiple modalities (in-person, email, phone, Zoom, and IM), and collaborating on the development of instructional materials and assessment tools. The Library Instruction Assistant also helps coordinate daily tasks for student employees and contributes to special projects, outreach, and event support as needed.
The Library Instruction Assistant also helps coordinate daily tasks for student employees and contributes to special projects, outreach, and event support as needed. This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt position, working 18-24 hours per week for a maximum of 9 months, depending on institutional need and budget availability. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.
Top 3 Characteristics of a Successful Candidate:
• Collaborative and Inclusive Communicator – Able to engage respectfully and effectively with diverse populations in a team-based academic environment.
• Adaptable Instructional Supporter – Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in teaching, using technology, and responding to evolving student needs.
• Dependable and Self-Directed Contributor – Exhibits reliability, accountability, and professionalism in completing tasks with minimal supervision.
Competencies/KSAs:
• Ability to provide helpful, friendly, and responsive customer assistance to all users.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and respectfully.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and diverse user populations in a team-oriented environment.
• Reliable in attendance and completion of tasks; committed to maintaining a consistent and professional presence.
• Self-directed with a strong sense of accountability and the ability to take initiative in completing work efficiently and accurately.
• Comfortable using standard office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) and learning library-related technologies.
•Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving library services and user needs.
• 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be currently enrolled as a graduate student or have completed a master’s degree in a library science program.
• Experience or interest in information literacy.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Coursework or professional experience with web-based applications (such as social media, cloud-based media storage, videoconferencing programs, and learning management systems).
• Coursework or professional experience in reference services.
Coursework or professional experience in library instruction, including knowledge of library instruction assessment methods.
• Experience with video editing and production.
• Experience generating and editing social media content in a professional capacity.
• Interest in working in an academic or health sciences library.
External Job Ad
https://hr.cccs.edu/jobs/instruction-assistant-lib-lakewood-colorado-united-states
Email [email protected] with any questions.