Student Success Librarian

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Student Success Librarian Role Title Library Specialist III Role Code 29053-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 283W0954 Agency J.

Sargeant Reynolds Community College Division J.

Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Richmond (City) - 760 Hiring Range $28.22 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category N-No EEO-4 Reporting Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, and may include weekends.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance.

Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

The purpose of this position is to: provide daytime research assistance to students, faculty, staff and community members; collaborate with faculty to provide targeted resources for students through information literacy initiatives & outreach; participate in collection development including purchase recommendations and weeding; and assist with special projects as assigned.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Provide in person, email, and virtual research assistance to students, faculty, staff and community members using library databases, open web resources, citation tools and other apps. Develop and teach information literacy including workshops and scavenger hunts in person and via Zoom.

Serve as an embedded librarian in Canvas, the college's learning management system. Create and update research guides, handouts, worksheets, blog posts and marketing materials for students, faculty and staff. Develop and maintain the library's collections for curriculum support by recommending purchases for books, periodicals and library databases as well as weeding outdated materials from the library shelves.

Provide technical support to students, faculty, staff and community patrons in the use of MS Office, our Canvas learning management system and our PaperCut printing system. Complete special projects as assigned.

Additional Considerations

Required: Master's degree in Information and Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

May require travel as needed.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_1953P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/08/2024 Job Close Date 06/28/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.reynolds.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/73218

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• AHP Letter