Virginia Community Colleges is hiring: Part-Time Library Assistant in Richmond

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Brightpoint Community College embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion that empowers anyone from anywhere to be successful in their academic and professional pursuits. We strive to provide an environment that is enriching to all by understanding and appreciating our dimensions of diversity, becoming global citizens, and welcoming new ways of engaging the unique contributions of all people.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title: Part-Time Library Assistant

Role Title: Library Specialist I

Role Code: 29051-SW

FLSA: Nonexempt

Pay Band: 03

Position Number: 290W0009

Agency: Brightpoint Community College

Division: Brightpoint Community College (Div)

Work Location: Chesterfield - 041

Hiring Range: $12.41-$18.00 Hourly

Emergency/Essential Personnel: No

EEO Category: N-No EEO-4 Reporting

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Work Schedule: Library Assistants may be assigned to the Chester Campus or Midlothian Campus; 20-29 hours per week; schedule may include day and/or evening hours.

Job Description:
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.

Brightpoint Library is seeking to fill a Library Assistant position. Library Assistants, under the supervision of the Library Director, work directly with students, faculty, and staff to provide information services. Assistants perform a combination of these duties: staff the in-person and virtual Information Desk; respond to patron queries that include use of library and other information resources; navigate common software platforms; troubleshoot computers and equipment; process interlibrary loans; assist with student orientation and engagement activities for the library; and assist with library promotional activities. Library Assistants may be assigned to the Chester Campus or Midlothian Campus; 20-29 hours per week; schedule may include day and/or evening hours.

KSA's/Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently in a highly technological and team-oriented environment. Both flexibility and ability to adapt to ongoing change. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check.

Additional Considerations:
Experience in a library, museum, archive or bookstore. Experience using online resources such as e-books, databases, social media and streaming video. Familiarity with Google Suite, MS Office, Teams and Zoom.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply even if their experience does not include all of the preferred qualifications.

Required Travel: Potentially between Chester and Midlo Brightpoint campus libraries if needed.

Posting Number: WGE_2396P

Job Open Date: 02/13/2025

Job Close Date: 02/28/2025

Agency Website: www.brightpoint.edu