Subject: Fwd: University Staff position posting on HR site for Scholarly Communication Administrative Assistant

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From: Cathy Pillow <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 1:40 PM
Subject: University Staff position posting on HR site for Scholarly Communication Administrative Assistant
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Working Title:  Scholarly Communication Administrative Assistant

Role Title:                Administrative & Office Specialist III

Posting Number: SW0170201

Position Summary:  The Scholarly Communication Administrative Assistant provides operations support for scholarly communication initiatives at Virginia Tech Libraries. Responsibilities include working with remote constituents, for example, to enable access to restricted materials in the institutional repository. Routine activities include ordering supplies; creating and updating spreadsheets and documentation; tracking data, compiling statistics, and generating reports; editing documents, papers, and reports; coordinating events and training sessions; and providing public service for patron requests. Works with a variety of systems to enhance metadata, and structure data and content according to defined rules.

Required Qualifications:

                                 - Administrative support experience in a professional office environment, including handling confidential and sensitive information
                                 - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, and Google products
                                 - Experience searching bibliographic databases
                                 - Experience editing metadata and working in a digital library repository
                                 - Highly organized and able to multi-task, manage priorities and maintain attention to detail
                                 - High level interpersonal skills and professionalism with customer service and sensitivity to working in a multicultural setting
                                 - Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
                                 - Willingness and ability to work a varied schedule according to special event schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

                                 - Knowledge of VT library systems and technologies in libraries, including DSpace
                                 - Experience in a research library environment
                                 - Experience reconciling or tracking fiscal data
                                 - Experience editing web pages (e.g., HTML)
                                 - Experience with planning and coordinating events
                                 - Experience with statistical software

Employment Conditions:

                                  Must have a criminal background check.

How to Apply for this Job:

To apply applicants must complete the online application at www.jobs.vt.edu, posting #SW0170201. As an option, a cover letter, resume and list of references may be attached to the application. Job posting will close March 23, 2017.

Employee Category:   Staff (Salary)

Appointment Type:     Regular

Percent Employment: Full-time

Pay Range:                 $30,000

Department:               Library

Work Location:           Blacksburg

Work Schedule:          8am-5pm Monday-Friday (adjusted as needed for events)

Posting Date:              03/10/2017

Job Close Date:          03/23/2017

Quick Link:

http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/74514

Cathy C Pillow

Human Resources Manager

University Libraries
540-231-4407