Associate, Library Services

Title: Associate, Library Services

Employee Classification: 52 Wks Unit

***Internal Classified Unit Employees who apply in the first 5 working days from publish date will be given due consideration. External applicants will only be considered, after all qualified internal candidates have been deemed unsuccessful.***

Department: Library Services

Salary Range: $34,500

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri's four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

We value Diversity, equity & inclusion: STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

*** The start date for this role will be no sooner than January 21, 2025 ***
The Associate, Library performs duties necessary to provide an excellent experience for library users, including interacting with students, staff, faculty, and public community users. The incumbent is responsible for staffing a busy circulation desk assisting patrons with finding, accessing, requesting, and checking out materials. This role also processes requests for books and other materials. Finally, this role has an outreach component, staffing campus events and creating displays of library materials.

The typical hours for this role will be Mondays 7:30am - 3:30pm, Tuesday - Friday 8:00 - 4pm or 8:30 - 4pm. Schedules are occasionally adjusted during the semester to meet staffing needs, with occasional evening hours.

What you'll do:

• * Perform circulation services including issuing and returning materials and entering related data in library software
  * Assist library patrons with locating materials, computer use, scanners, copiers, and other library equipment
  * Order, receive, process, and verify library materials
  * Provide information and support for access to library resources and facilities remotely and in person, referring patrons to other staff or services when appropriate
  * Refer students to library faculty for research help and instruction
  * Keep library materials in order, which may include shelf-reading, shelving books, shifting, or supervising student workers to perform these tasks
  * Assist with special projects or in functional areas
  * Additional duties as assigned

Education, experience, and other requirements:

* High school diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

* Library work experience preferred. Experience with outreach, collaboration, customer service, and working with diverse populations. Use of tools such as Canva to create engaging signage, flyers, and displays.