Access Services Specialist & Office Assistant

Job Title : Access Services Specialist & Office Assistant

Location : Albany State Rec. Location

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 291178

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

The Access Services Specialist & Office Assoc. performs job duties related to Circulation services, including but not limited to; charging, discharging, and renewing library materials, receiving and processing reserves and system-level hold requests; routing inter-handling the book-drops and hourly patron headcount. Trained to maintain and weed the Textbook and Main Collection, library inventory, reconditioning of the Main Collection shelves and will maintain daily statistics using the Desk Tracker Software. The employee will also complete monthly statistics for the Unit's end of year reports on the Library¿s Circulation Collection.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Greets individuals and general public.
• Provides information pertaining to organization procedures and policies.
• Interprets rules, policies and regulations.
• Coordinates and supervises work of student assistants.
• Keeps varied administrative and fiscal records.
• Completes public reports, questionnaires, documents, schedules, tables, records and forms.
• Answers the telephone; prepares and channels various interoffice correspondences.
• Verifies Interlibrary Loan Requests as part of the Interlibrary Loan Department.
• Operate the Integrated Library System Circulation Module, Document Delivery System.
• Assists the Director of Library with special projects.
• Operates various office machines and maintains supply inventory for Circulation.
• Provides information and research services for Circulation requests.
• Provides backup for Circulation and Reference.
• Performs database searches in the Online Public Access Catalog.
• Develops and implements goals related to the University's strategic plan, the Academic Affairs goals and library goals that are measurable and specific.
• Provide coverage for Reference and Circulation as needed.
• Shares evening / night and weekend duty with other library staff members.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Two years of computer or library experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

Experience in Library Integrated System and Technology.

Advanced computer skills are required.

Must have the ability to type and operate personal computers is required.

Some evening and weekend duties are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree preferred.

Experience in an academic library support position desirable.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook Express, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Access.

Must be able to type 30 wpm correctly.

Proactive interaction between faculty and students.

Play a key role in a team-based growing environment.

Knowledge of Internet and www; demonstrated commitment to customer service and ability to work collaboratively.

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Participate in staff training activities.

Develop, plan and produce monthly departmental reports.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Institutional Values

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have :

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.