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Part-time Library Associate, Library, Academic Affairs Division
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Position Number: 5139044
Location: Brockton, MA
Position Type: Libraries

Part-time Library Associate, Library, Academic Affairs Division

About Massasoit Community College:

We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students.

Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year.

Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit's largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

The Part-time Library Associate is a para-professional position which provides clerical and administrative support in the Massasoit libraries.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Charges, renews, and discharges library books and materials
Assists in maintaining collection in correct library order;
Assists library users in locating and using materials
Assists library users with their electronic searches
Performs related work as assigned

Job Specifications:

Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to lift 30 pounds, bend and reach low and high areas of shelving
Ability to stand during shift
Ability to work independently

Requirements:

Minimum of two years of completed college courses or a completed Associate degree
Minimum of two years of customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of library practices, procedures, including filing material, operating simple machines, etc.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience in libraries and/or higher education

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Position Status: Part-time, non-unit paraprofessional.

Hours: 16 hours but no more than 18 hours per week (Not to exceed 936 hours annually). Proposed schedule of 4 days per week from 10am-2pm during the academic year of September through May.

Salary: $32.00 per hour, without benefits

Worksite: Brockton and Canton Campuses as assigned

Deadline to Apply: April 14, 2024

Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu, or the Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management, Ruben Barato, 508-588-9100, x1415, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room 209, rbarato@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

To apply, visit https://massasoit.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=174119