Library Technologies Associate

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

The Opportunity

Provides technical support for Library systems, technologies, and digital learning initiatives. Provides direct assistance to clientele with technology support and troubleshooting, information and research support, and management and inventory control of technology lending services. Provides library website design, development and maintenance to promote and provide access to resources and services. Provides marketing services in coordination with library staff to promote library services and resources, outreach programs, and special projects through the library's website, print materials, web-based marketing initiatives, and social media platforms. Regular work schedule is Monday-Friday fall & spring semesters. Work schedule varies during summer semester and campus breaks. This is a 30 hour per week position.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
• Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

• Generous Time Off:Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or completion of program of 18+ months after high school

Required skills, knowledge, abilities:

• Analytical Skills: with an in-depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet end-user applications.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in an environment with numerous interruptions while continuing to carry on work priorities and responsibilities. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in implementing change. Willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral, written, public speaking and in listening and transmitting ideas. Excellent proofreading skills.
• Creativity and Innovation: Initiative to seek challenges and to create new opportunities both inside and outside the library. Generates valuable ideas. Self-directed.
• Customer Service: Ability to interact positively with faculty, students, staff, and general public to create partnerships and alliances with strong commitment and dedication to outstanding public and customer services.
• Experience: 2 years library experience, preferably in an academic library setting.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of computer hardware and application software and ability to troubleshoot. Knowledge of HTML and CSS.Knowledge of video editing software and techniques. Knowledge of Apple products and applications. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of integrated library systems. Knowledge of library operations. Knowledge of Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Recovery procedures.
• Learning: Commitment to lifelong learning and assisting others in learning processes.
• Negotiation and Problem Solving Skills: Uses negotiation and diplomacy skills in problem solving and decision-making. Identifies conflicts and disagreements directly. Resolves them collaboratively. Seeks consensus.
• Organizational Judgment: Understands organizational and political environment and uses sound judgment and tact.
• Professionalism: Conducts oneself as an emissary in a personable and committed manner, demonstrating respect of the position, fellow colleagues, departmental integrity and the university's best interests. Works cooperatively and collegially with diverse members of the campus community. Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to establish systematic course of action. Determines priorities, utilizes resources, and executes timelines.
• Supervisory Skills: Sets high performance standards. Strives to develop competencies of others including coaching and taking corrective action. Organizes, assigns, and reviews work of others.
• Teamwork: Ability to work in a team environment of mutual respect, trust, and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Technology: Ability to operate and troubleshoot computer equipment, laptops, digital cameras, computer projectors, video editing and production equipment.
  

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310392. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

Cover letter

Full Resume

Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions - including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment - based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.