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Posted: 11-May-24
Location: Storrs Campus
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 498353
JOB SUMMARY
The UConn Library seeks a customer service-focused Archives & Special Collections (ASC) Research Services Coordinator (Library Assistant 2). Reporting to the Head of Archives & Special Collections, the ASC Research Services Coordinator coordinates research and reference services at the UConn Library's John P. McDonald Reading Room. This position provides users with excellent in-person and online research and reference services, supervises the Reading Room, retrieves archival materials for researcher use, and ensures user standards and ethics of the University and UConn Library are maintained. This position works closely with Archives and Special Collections colleagues to identify and implement policies, procedures, and workflows to create a positive user experience.
As an active member of the Library and guided by our Strategic Framework of Connect, Empower, and Engage and our core values of kindness and trust, curiosity and inquiry, equity and inclusion, and having fun, the successful candidate will make positive contributions to a culture of inclusion and respect in all interactions within the Library and across the University and will actively exemplify the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice (DEIAJ) in their daily work.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Shared Expectations for Student Supervisors
Shared Expectations for All Staff
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time position based on the UConn Storrs campus. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. Salary is dependent upon education, qualifications, and experience. This position is covered by the University of Connecticut Professional Employee's Association, please see Career Paths for information on position classifications and salary bands.
Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
About UConn
UConn is one of the top public research universities in the nation, with more than 30,000 students pursuing answers to critical questions in labs, lecture halls, and the community. Knowledge exploration throughout the University's network of campuses is united by a culture of innovation. An unprecedented commitment from the state of Connecticut ensures UConn attracts internationally renowned faculty and the world's brightest students. As a vibrant, progressive leader, UConn fosters a diverse and dynamic culture that meets the challenges of a changing global society.
The main 4,400-acre campus is set in a university town located in the rural heart of Connecticut; approximately a half hour's drive from Hartford, 90 minutes from Boston, and 3 hours from New York. Storrs offers New England village charm, with outstanding recreational facilities and open space initiatives, farm to table agricultural communities, and excellent public schools.
UConn is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The diversity of students, faculty, and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians, and salutatorians who make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top public research universities.
UConn's faculty and staff are a critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural, and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs , Staff Positions, Search #498353 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Nominations and inquiries can be sent in confidence to [email protected] . To ensure full consideration, inquiries and applications should be submitted by end of day on May 24, 2024.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on May 24, 2024.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee's unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
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About University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with more than 30,000 students seeking answers to critical questions in classrooms, labs, and the community. A culture of innovation drives this pursuit of knowledge throughout the University’s network of campuses. Connecticut’s commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Our school pride is fueled by a history of success that has made us a standout in Division I athletics. UConn fosters a diverse and vibrant culture that meets the needs and seizes the opportunities of a dynamic global society.
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