Collections Assistant 2 or 3

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

●      At Library Specialist 2 level: Two-year college degree plus one year experience working with research collections or a closely related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

●      At Library Specialist 3 level: Two-year college degree plus three years of experience working with research collections or a closely related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

At the Library Specialist 2 level:

●      Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills.

●      Demonstrated experience with word processing and spreadsheet software applications

●      Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive, detailed tasks accurately and efficiently

●      Ability to read handwritten script

●      Ability to understand and communicate collections policies and procedures

●      Ability to apply judgment in choosing procedures and evaluating alternatives

●      Ability to learn collections procedures

●      Ability to work independently and as part of a small group

●      Basic leadership skills

At the Library Specialist 3 level:

●      All Knowledge, Skill and Abilities listed above

●      Demonstrated experience with collections databases and/or inventory management systems

●      Demonstrated leadership skills

●      Demonstrated experience using judgment and initiative to analyze and recommend new procedures

Physical Requirements

●      Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks

●      Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds

●      Stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand

●      Must be able to push and maneuver objects weighing up to 650 pounds that requires a push force up to 70 pounds

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Working Conditions

May work in confined spaces and at heights 4-10 feet; be exposed to dust, mold, radioactive minerals, and other non-biological hazards. Expected to follow all safety requirements and procedures including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if required.

Work Standards

●      Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

●      Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

●      Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.  We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.

The expected pay range for this position is $25.48 to $32.69 per hour at the Collections Assistant 2 level and $28.37 to $36.54 per hour at the Collections Assistant 3 level. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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