| Vacancy Type | Non TT Faculty |
|---|---|
| Is Internal Transfer Only | No |
| Time-Limited Appointment Length | No |
| If Yes, Appointment Length | |
| Working Title | Visitor Experience Librarian |
| Salary Range | |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | Competitive salary in recognition of applicable education and experience |
| Position Number | 00102795 |
| Work Schedule | M-F, exempt position, occasional eve/wkend |
| Department | 250101 – NCSU Libraries |
| Job City & State | Raleigh, NC |
| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The NCSU Libraries serves as the gateway to recorded knowledge and information for the NC State community and its partners, offering a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining the best faculty and students to the university. For more information about the Libraries, please see http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/aboutthelibraries |
| Essential Job Duties | As part of the User Experience department and in close coordination with library administration, the Visitor Experience Librarian will develop and manage the Libraries’ program for hosting external visitors, while recognizing that the Libraries’ primary mission is to serve the NC State community.
The Visitor Experience Librarian: |
| Minimum Education/Experience | ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree in a related field |
| Departmental Required Skills | • Demonstrated understanding of the mission and role of an academic research library • Ability to cultivate and maintain effective relations with visitors • Knowledge of current and emerging technologies for research libraries • Excellent interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to work effectively as a team member and to promote teamwork among colleagues; ability to work independently with initiative • Capacity to thrive in an exciting, ambiguous, future-oriented environment and to respond with agility to changing needs and priorities |
| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | • Experience with visitor or guest relations in a library, museum, or academic setting • Experience managing volunteers • Experience creating informational or promotional materials using graphics applications |
| Other Work/Responsibilities | |
| Required License or Certification | • Valid driver license |
| Special Instructions | Application, cover letter, resume, contact information for four current professional references |
| Job Open Date | 07/27/2012 |
| Must Be Open Until | 08/09/2012 |
| Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? | No |
| Proposed Hire Date | 09/01/2012 |
| AA/EOE | AA/EOE. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
