Medical Library Assistant

Oakland University; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated individual to provide essential secretarial services and coordinate office support for the School of Medicine Library. This role involves performing a variety of complex tasks, ensuring smooth operations within the library environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, alongside a background in library or secretarial work. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will support faculty and enhance the educational experience for students. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent education and experience.
• Four years of progressively responsible library or secretarial experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial services and coordinate office support for the Director.
• Perform complex, non-standardized technical activities in the library.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Bookkeeping/Clerical Accounting

Keyboarding Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Graduation

Library Technical Assistant Degree

Tools

Word Processing Applications

Spreadsheet Applications

Standard Office Equipment

Job description

Department 0100 - School of Medicine

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years progressively responsible library and/or secretarial experience.
• Ability to instruct and direct lower level non-exempt employees and student assistants in work methods and procedures.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and expedite workflow in a library unit.
• Ability to select, assemble and organize data and edit reports.
• Ability to compose correspondence.
• Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling and punctuation and ability to utilize proper standard office source materials.
• Ability to perform general bookkeeping/clerical accounting.
• Possess the keyboarding skills necessary to perform successfully in this position.
• Ability to operate standard office and library equipment.
• Ability to effectively interact with the public, students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to deal effectively with people under stress.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to successfully coordinate and attend university sponsored social functions.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• 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

• Library Technical Assistant degree.
• Experience working in a health sciences library.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
  
  

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 Details

Position Purpose

To provide secretarial services and coordinate office support for the Director and faculty of the OUWB School of Medicine Library. To perform a variety of complex, non-standardized technical or paraprofessional activities of considerable difficulty in the OUWB School of Medicine Library.

Job Open Date 02/19/2025

Job Close Date