Job no: 494579Work type: Staff Full-timeLocation: UMBC CampusCategories: Library
The Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery at UMBC seeks a student-centered and collaborative individual to provide support and engagement to our campus community. Reporting to the Head of Reference & Instruction, the Library Services Specialist will provide reference assistance, collaborative support for First Year Experience programs, outreach, and student employee training and supervision.
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $48,138 and has 11 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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A hybrid telework schedule may be available after completing the probationary period.
This position works collaboratively with the Head of Reference & Instruction, subject librarians, and library student employees to provide essential reference support and outreach to the campus community. Specific responsibilities include:
Provide independent reference assistance in a variety of modalities, including in person, by phone, email, and chat, while referring complex inquiries to subject librarians.
Collaborate with subject librarians to provide library support within the First Year Experience programs, including developing instructional videos and tutorials.
Coordinate the hiring, training, supervision, and support of Reference student employees.
Serve on the library’s outreach committee, and in partnership with other campus units, plan, market, and conduct key outreach events at the library, as well as participate in and support other campus and library outreach events.
Assist with general orientations and library workshops.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
One year of experience directly related to the primary duties of the position
Ability to learn and apply research skills in an academic setting
Knowledge of basic principles of quality customer service and teamwork
Interest in working with a diverse population in a supportive manner
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to exercise initiative in decision-making and managing tasks
Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability and/or interest in library orientation and outreach within an academic setting
Experience designing and creating learning objects such as videos, tutorials, and other online learning content
Organizational and interpersonal skills for effective student supervision
Experience with planning and implementing outreach programming
Applicants should provide a cover letter and resume. Three professional references will be requested when candidates are contacted for interviews.
For questions about submitting application materials, contact Teresa Reese (reeset@umbc.edu).
Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.
Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
- 11 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement/Pension plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Pay Range 10 (starting at $48,138) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program.
This is a full-time, regular non-exempt position. Monday-Friday, scheduled work hours end between 5pm and 6pm; infrequent after-hours work for evening events.
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.