Library Specialist (Late Night Guest Services) Job at University of Texas at Arl

Library Specialist (Late Night Guest Services)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Position Information

Posting Number: S05959P

Position Title: Library Specialist (Late Night Guest Services)

Department: Library

Location: Arlington

Job Family: Library

Position Status: Full-time

Work Hours: Shift

Work Schedule:

• Saturday-Sunday hours are 4:15 pm – 12:15 am
• Monday-Wednesday hours are 6:15 pm – 2:15 am
  • This position is responsible for closing shifts during these current hours.
  • Hours are subject to change depending on spring break, summer, intersessions, and 24/7 week before finals.

Open to: External and Internal

Salary: Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $36,000.

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University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System.

Job Summary

The Library Specialist for Late Night Guest Services provides leadership for extraordinary customer service experiences within a dynamic, high-volume environment by assisting with late-night operations, including student employee supervision, direct customer service, and general services for the Guest Services division of the Community Engagement department within UTA Libraries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engages in a team-based leadership model to manage circulation processes and the Libraries’ general service areas.
• Serves on a team of service point managers, providing coaching, mentoring, supervision, and training for service experience student employees.
• Highlights and connects students, faculty, and staff with Libraries’ services, resources, and partnerships that meet their needs.
• Actively participates on Libraries and University committees and teams, and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED.
• Two (2) years customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience working in an academic library or related environment.
• One (1) year of experience of supervision, leadership, and/or mentoring.
• Preference for working non-traditional hours.
• Comfort and experience with creative and emerging technologies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people of different backgrounds.
• Professional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to varied departmental priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Other Requirements

Working Conditions: This position will include non-traditional work hours such as overnight, weekends, and holidays depending on the needs of the university community.

CBC Requirement: It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement: The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

ADA Accommodations: The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Accepted: 3

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history and 2) Education.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • PhD or equivalent
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • None/less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 years or more
• * How many years of experience do you have working in an academic environment?
  • None/less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • 6 years or more

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume or CV
• Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents: