Instructional Support Associate, University Libraries
Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached
resume)
Bachelor’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of full-time experience working in a library or academic setting.
Familiarity with library technology, including library management systems and
discovery platforms. Experience with office productivity tools, including
spreadsheets.
Brief Description of Duties:
Reporting to the Content Acquisitions Lead, the Acquisitions Specialist will
work within the Content Services division of the Stony Brook University
Libraries and be primarily responsible for processing invoices, placing orders
with vendors, tracking expenditures and providing reports. This position will
support the processing of library acquired materials by distributing physical
materials across the resource management department as needed.
The successful incumbent will have:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Computer skills, including proficiency with Google apps, Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet maintenance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties:
- Place accurate and timely orders for electronic and print/analog materials through approved library vendors.
- Work in the library management system (Alma) to record transaction history and financial data, including vendors, purchase orders, invoices, holdings, and payment information.
- Communicate regularly with metadata/cataloging staff to facilitate the processing of materials.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives such as data quality and remediation projects.
- Distribute physical items received to members of the acquisitions team for timely processing.
- Maintain appropriate data and statistics regularly and provide reports as needed.
- Maintain technical competency and skills through professional development opportunities.
- Participate in department and University-wide committees, events and professional organizations.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the
overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to
maintain FLSA exemption.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
In addition to the employee’s base salary, this position is
eligible for $3,400 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
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Job Number: 2403226
Official Job Title: Instructional Support Associate
Job Field: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: Stony Brook University Libraries
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Shift
Shift Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Posting Start Date: Sep 30, 2024
Posting End Date: Oct 30, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Salary: $55,000-$57,703
Appointment Type: Term
Salary Grade: SL2SBU Area: Stony Brook University
