Library Assistant ; NY HELPS

Library Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)

This position will provide clerical support to the Library team working to achieve the SUNY Plattsburgh mission of student success. The Feinberg Library assists students, faculty, staff, and the community in their intellectual activities by providing resources and services in support of research, teaching, and learning. We strive to help our users develop information literacy essential for life-long learning and becoming well-informed, reflective global citizens.

The Academic Affairs division administratively builds our college commitment to student success through a strong curriculum, excellent teaching, and scholarly research. Our commitment includes fostering student preparation for the workplace or graduate school and for lifelong learning.

Examples of duties and responsibilities include ensuring the overall functionality and services of the Feinberg Library second and third floor service desks through direct service and supervision of the student employees to maintain the customer service expectations of the library; training work study and temporary service student employees; and providing direct customer service to Feinberg Library patrons. This position will also be responsible for maintaining the Feinberg Library course reserve program;

overseeing stack maintenance for General collection, periodicals, microforms, and government documents to meet quality and quantity standards; and managing the provision of study carrels. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidates must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Required qualifications include being eligible for permanent appointment to this title pursuant to civil service law, a demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a variety of individuals. For those currently on a civil service list, if you receive an emailed canvass letter, you must respond interested and complete an online application to be considered. Promotion:
One year of permanent service in a clerical or secretarial position allocated to Grade 6 or higher. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. Minimum qualifications for applicants not currently civil service eligible for the title (NYHELPS):
Either graduated from high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma; AND one year of full-time clerical experience in a library setting, Or thirty semester credit hours of college study including at least nine semester credit hours of college study in any combination of the following areas:
Library/Information Science, Computer Applications, Information Studies.

Preferred qualifications include the ability to work successfully within a team and independently, including meeting deadlines; strong organizational skills to complete work efficiently; effective communication, prioritization, and multitasking abilities; knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Banner, Adobe, Virtual programs, and Publisher; and prior experience in a campus setting.

Salary (Applicant View) - $42,641 (hiring rate), in accordance with Civil Service Salary Schedule. Includes excellent benefits.

EEO Statement - SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, and veteran status.