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Library Assistant D
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Job ID 72869
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study, Remote
Employer Library Learning & Teaching
Category Office
Job Description

The University of Michigan Library is one of the world’s largest academic research libraries and serves a vibrant university community that is home to 19 schools and colleges, 100 top ten graduate programs, and annual research expenditures exceeding $1.5 billion a year. To enable the university’s world-changing work and to serve the public good, the library collects, preserves, and shares the scholarly and cultural record in all existing and emerging forms, and leads the reinvention of the academic research library in the digital age.

The U-M Library strives to develop skills to help manifest diversity as engagement, innovation, and above all, a respect for all individuals. These skills are important to the library, which offers its wide-ranging and diverse content, services, and expertise to the entire U-M community and beyond. We look for and celebrate diversity in all of its forms, and more importantly, we embrace it as an organizational priority. The library has a long history of engaging in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility work, which is important to the success of an academic research library and the tenets of diversity are infused into all aspects of our work.

The Library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work.

The University of Michigan Library's Human Resources team is seeking an assistant who is interested in gaining experience in the areas of recruitment, compensation, staff development, performance management and data management related to all these areas. This role will also work with HR staff on special projects as well as assist with customer service. This position will be a hybrid of in office work and remote work. (Work-study is preferred for this position but is not mandatory)

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills that directly relate to this position.

Apply for this job online at: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYI2GJmmoPYl8_Lcl6Tm45-19XaI3X-vLKrPhJIKHVOBk35A/viewform?usp=preview

Job Duration:

This is a long-term assignment. I would like to have a student who would work in this position for multiple terms / semesters

 

 

Weekday Schedule: Morning and Afternoon availability

8 AM - 12 PM, 12 PM - 5PM

Monday         Available
Tuesday        Available
Wednesday   Available
Thursday       Available
Friday            Available

Location(s)

Office: Library Human Resources, 825 Hatcher South suite, Hatcher Graduate Library, 913 South University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190; Hatcher Library (Central Campus); combination of in-person and remote work, required to be onsite at least one day a week.

Categories: Office or clerical work, Research-related, Customer service or reference, Individual projects, Other: Assist with projects as needed

Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.

Educational Value

Being an office assistant in the Human Resources (HR) department of a university's library offers valuable educational experiences in organizational operations, communication, and administrative skills. It provides firsthand exposure to HR practices, including recruitment, employee onboarding, and managing personnel records. The role also fosters a deeper understanding of university policies, teamwork, and professional ethics in an academic setting. By interacting with staff and faculty, the position enhances interpersonal skills and teaches the importance of confidentiality and attention to detail. Additionally, it offers insight into how HR supports the broader mission of the university, enriching both professional and personal development.

Job Requirements
  • Ability to complete assignments to agreed upon deadlines
  • Familiarity with office software such as Google Drive / Docs and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to do detailed work with accuracy and care
  • Excellent interpersonal /communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to thrive in a team environment
  • Must be able to schedule a minimum of two-hour blocks of time
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in office or clerical work.
  • Familiarity with data management, such as creating graphs and charts in programs such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheet. (Pivot tables, V-Look-up and other advanced Excel features a plus)
Job Responsibilities: 
  • Clerical duties including performing errands, data entry, and database maintenance.
  • Creation, maintenance and audit of employee personnel files
  • Tracking for data collection
  • Answering inquiries in person or by email from faculty, staff, students, or guests
  • Digitizing Search Files
  • Maintenance of files
  • Updating LHR posting boards with current job postings, relevant events on campus
  • Document HR practices and processes
Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date near future
End Date TBD
Primary Contact Maria Gonzalez
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor Michelle Mosley
Work Location Library Human Resources, 825 Hatcher South suite, Hatcher Graduate Library, 913 South University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190; Hatcher Library (Central Campus)
Phone N/A
Fax N/A