Work type: Temporary (Hourly)
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Administrative/Clerical Support, Library
Specific duties include:
- Using established procedures to process submissions for the institutional repository, ScholarWorks@UMBC by using specified methods and workflows to identify, acquire, and prepare the submissions.
- Determining if works are scope for the repository, if works are published, which versions can be added, and if a version that can be added is available, adding the work to Zotero along with any elements that the publisher requires be included with the submission.
- Moving sets of works from Zotero to spreadsheets using a set procedure.
- Finding information to complete load spreadsheets and copying and pasting it into the spreadsheets, running python programs to complete some elements, and determining the format, version, and publisher of works.
- Checking loaded works for characters that didn’t load correctly and fixing them.
- Checking student assistant’s work.
High School Diploma or GED is required.Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of experience directly related to the primary duties of the position such as data entry.
- Proficient with Excel and Google Sheets
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing; to work independently and exercise initiative in applying rules, procedures and instructions; ability to learn and apply procedures; attention to detail.
A background check will be required. Please include a cover letter and your resume along with your application. Screening will begin immediately and continue and applications are submitted. Priority will be given to applications received by January 21, 2025.
Hourly Salary Range: Minimum: $18.22 to Maximum: $21.40 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This is a Full-Time position (40 hrs./wk.) Monday-Friday. A Hybrid telework agreement might be available after completing training. This is a temporary, non-exempt Contingent I position. Initial contract is for 6 months with the possibility of renewal.
