Full-Time Library & Archives Paraprofessional 2 – Access Services Technician
Job Description
Can you create and maintain a welcoming and supportive environment with diverse, multicultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds? Are you excited to work with a diverse student population, where one-third are students of color? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team. Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent, classified, Library & Archives Paraprofessional 2 – Access Services Technician, who will report to the Access Services Manager. Hours are Monday – Friday, 9am-6pm.
We welcome applicants with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds in an urban campus climate that is striving to advance all aspects of equity. This includes but is not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, ability, age, gender identity, and sexual orientation. The library plays an integral role in supporting the college’s mission and the core themes of the strategic plan. This position advances the College’s mission by providing services to support student success, by managing course reserves helping to reduce the cost of buying textbooks for students, and by helping create an accessible and inclusive environment in the library.
At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees. Our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) supports individuals with their academic, personal, and professional development, as well as provides training and educational resources for all members of the college community around diversity, inclusion, power, privilege, inequity, social equity, and social justice. The college offers further professional development for our employees through opportunities such as Employee Resource Groups, Social Justice Leadership Institute, Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program, Administrators of Color Leadership Program, and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference.
Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision, and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, and Affirmative Action: Yaju Dharmarajah, Employee & Labor Relations Manager and Interim Compliance Director, 360-992-2317,
yd**********@cl***.edu
, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Baird 012, Vancouver, Washington 98663. Clark College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Staff Check Out desk.
Manage and process course reserves.
Process resource sharing requests such as consortial or interlibrary loan lending and borrowing.
Perform circulation functions in ExLibris or other integrated library system including managing holds.
Manage the circulating equipment.
Work cooperatively in a variety of department-level activities, contribute to college-wide projects, represent the college, and collaborate with library consortia, task forces, and committees – locally, statewide, and regionally.
Set and meet deadlines.
Create a safe, bias-free working environment that engenders respect for differences.
Provide courteous, effective, and timely customer service.
Select and arrange materials for physical and virtual displays that create a welcoming and inclusive space.
Respond to difficult, stressful, or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential conflict and maintain good working relationships among internal and external customers.
Respond to and resolve routine issues and inquiries.
Guide patrons in finding and using resources.
Troubleshoot equipment such as media equipment, scanners, copiers, and printers.
Prepare regular statistical or administrative reports.
Create and update patron and item records.
Help develop policies and procedures by providing input for area of responsibility; interpret policies.
Lead, train, and direct the work of lower level staff and student employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements and Competencies:
Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:
High school diploma or equivalent AND one year of work experience in the functional operations of a library or archives. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Job Readiness/Working Conditions:
Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
The initial appointment will include a 6-month probationary period and the employee will earn permanent status after successfully completing probation.
This position is represented by Washington Public Employees Association.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Salary/Benefits:
Starting Salary: $2,799/month Range: 35 Code: 262J
Benefits package includes insurance, retirement, annual and sick leave, disability, flexible spending account, and tuition waiver.
Application Deadline:
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online by 3 p.m., August 9, 2021.
REQUIRED ONLINE APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Clark College online application
Current resume, with a minimum of three references listed
Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities of the position
Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process
How to Apply
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