Part-Time Instructional Assistant II, Learning Resources

Job Details

Job Family

STAFF - Support Staff

Grade

W6

Salary

$12.95 - $14.68

Department

Learning Resources/Library

Reports To

Campus Director, Learning Resources

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

First Review Date

March 8, 2024

Job Summary

The Instructional Assistant II is responsible for a service or function area within Learning Resources such as: interlibrary loan, serials, reserves, technical services, collection development, and instructional/tutoring support. Provides support to students and helps them with their assignments, software, multi-media projects and information resources.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains and supports a service area in Learning Resources such as: circulation, interlibrary loan, serials, technical services and tutoring

• Provides information to users via social media, text/chat services, email or telephone

• Assists users in the use of academic software and other information resources

• Assists users with technical or computer related questions

• Delivers student educational workshops and other outreach activities to promote Learning Resources and services

• Secures pricing information and quotes from vendors for Learning Resources purchases

• Recommends and evaluates software/hardware applications for Learning Resources

• Executes special projects such as inventory and weeding

• Recommends college-wide procedures for Learning Resources functions and services

• Collects statistical data for college-wide Learning Resources reports

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Associates degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of library experience, or any combination of education and work experience

• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, departmental software applications and basic research methodology

• Knowledge and understanding of college organization: admission, academic regulations, programs of study, departmental regulations, goals and objectives, and College policies and procedures

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills Ability to analyze data and summarize

• Ability to speak effectively before groups

• information for reports and other written communication

• Advanced ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to set-up, evaluate and troubleshoot hardware and software problems

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations with students, faculty and administration and to work collaboratively

• Ability to read and interpret documents and procedure manuals

• Ability to multitask and prioritize

• Ability to solve problems and think critically

• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.

To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Equity Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs / ADA Coordinator / Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-1; Miami, FL 33176. EquityOff@mdc.edu