Grand Canyon University

Remote/Telecommute

Reference Library Associate

Posted over 1 month ago

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Job Description

Do you want to be part of a growing university library with a teaching-focused mission? Do you have a passion for working with students and teaching information literacy and research skills to further enhance academic success, scholarship, and lifelong learning? We are looking for library staff to provide personalized, on-demand library assistance to enrich the learning experience and support intellectual inquiry and discovery.

The schedule for this position is Friday - Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and Monday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. This is a Phoenix-based, remote position. Must live within the Phoenix Metro area.

What you will do:

  • Provides on-demand individualized reference assistance to students, staff, and faculty in a high-volume customer service environment.
  • Promotes library resources and services to the University community.
  • Maintains awareness of technology and tools used in academic research.
  • Maintains familiarity with scholarly communications for teaching, learning, and research.
  • Works collaboratively in a team environment to share best practices.
  • Provides a positive example to students by supporting the Universitys Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
  • Position may require evening and weekend hours.

What you will have:

  • Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Current enrollment required in an American Library Association accredited masters degree program in library or information science.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Ability to assist others in the use of personal computers.
  • Experience teaching students with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
  • Must pass pre-employment background check.

Why work at GCU:

  • Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

  • Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

  • Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

  • Free covered parking

  • We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

  • Free on-site gyms on campus

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