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CC Dir, Library Svcs, Md
Target Hourly/Salary Rate
11.54
Pay Level
04
Pay Base
Hourly
Recruitment Summary
New Mexico State University at Alamogordo ( NMSU -A) is a comprehensive community college located in the foothills, at the base of the Sacramento Mountains. This vantage point overlooks the city of Alamogordo and the Tularosa Basin. The service area of the school includes Holloman Air Force Base ( HAFB ), White Sands Missile Range, and stretches beyond the view to include the Mescalero Apache Reservation and approximately twenty villages and towns. Much of the south central New Mexico region benefits from the convenient location of the campus. NMSU -A is a two year community college campus accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of Colleges and Schools, and is dedicated to the concept of high-quality, cost-effective education that meets the needs of the community and diverse student population.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Additional duties may include creation of purchase orders for supplies, etc., in collaboration with the Library Director and purchasing representative; maintenance of departmental purchasing files and process inter library loan transactions.
Required Education
High School diploma or GED certificate.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.
Classification Summary
Under direct supervision, performs defined tasks and/or services comprising one or more components of a library operational unit. Provides technical support and assistance in the performance of routine library duties in one or more library specializations, such as circulation, reference, archives, technical services, and collection maintenance.
Classification Standard Duties
Provides guidance and assistance to patrons regarding general and specific information about the library and library resources. With minimal supervision, performs and/or oversees routine tasks, utilizing automated database systems, to include materials check-in, circulation, searching, ordering of materials, and/or copy cataloging. Resolves routine operational problems and provides first-level troubleshooting of relevant library systems. Assists higher level staff and librarians with basic reference services; staffs public service desks, providing customer service and assistance. Carries out and communicates policies pertaining to unit services, operations, and activities. Assists with collection maintenance activities and projects as appropriate. May lead, guide, and train student employees, set work schedules, and ensure compliance with established procedures for a specific activity within a library unit. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge
Knowledge of general library procedures and policies; Knowledge of automated library functions.
Skills
Skill in following directions accurately.
Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate.
Equivalency
Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Certification/License
Special Requirements
Other Departmental Requirements
Standard Work Schedule
Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If not a Standard Work Schedule, please describe
Schedule may vary depending upon the needs of the department.
Physical Work Location State
NM-New Mexico
Physical Work Location County, if in New Mexico
OT-Otero
Work Site
Contingent Upon Funding
Contingent upon funding
Bargaining Unit Eligible Posting Announcement Statement
This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Tenure Track
No
Posting Date
12/01/2015
Closing Date
01/05/2016
Anticipated Job Begin Date (optional)
Anticipated Job End Date, if applicable (optional)
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
Quicklink for Posting
http://jobs.nmsu.edu: 80/postings/23748
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment
Work is normally performed indoors.
Physical Effort
Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
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