Library Assistant II

Oakland University; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a full-time professional support staff member for library services. The role requires library experience and skills in public service, workflow management, and effective public interaction. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to library operations and assist students and faculty in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years library experience required.
• Ability to operate office and library equipment.
• Intermediate proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex non-standardized clerical and public service library activities.
• Schedule and expedite workflow of library unit.

Skills

Library experience

Public services experience

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding skills

Ability to instruct

Workflow scheduling

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

This position is an Oakland University Professional Support Association- MEA / NEA position. The incumbent will be represented by the MEA / NEA .

This position will remain open a minimum of five (5) working days. External applicants may be considered. Qualified bargaining unit members will receive interviews and initial consideration.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade C-6

Job Category

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position working: Sunday 9:30am-6:00pm, Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-11:30pm

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40

Position Information

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years library experience including some bibliographic verification and/or public services experience as well as an understanding of specific library policies, rules, procedures, and organization.
• Ability to schedule and expedite workflow of a library unit.
• Ability to instruct student assistants in unit work methods and procedures.
• Ability to operate standard office and library equipment.
• Possess the keyboarding skills necessary to perform successfully in this position.
• Ability to effectively interact with the public, students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to deal effectively with people under stress.
• Ability to perform the functions consistent with intermediate word processing and intermediate spreadsheet applications as demonstrated by a skills assessment.

Desired Qualifications

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Purpose

To perform moderately complex non-standardized clerical, technical, and/or public service library activities.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 05/19/2025

Job Close Date

Position Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a member of the Oakland University Professional Support Association-MEA/NEA?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

Optional Documents

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