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The Librarian will be responsible for providing support student development of information literacy, research and documentation. S/He will support and collaborate with program leadership, instructors, academic facilitators, learner services advisors, and the curriculum team to highlight resources, manage content collections, and provide relevant research to explore and validate initiatives. S/He provides face-to-face and online direct instruction in research, information literacy and basic writing skills for both ground and online students. The Librarian conducts outreach in an effort to uphold academic excellence and provide intervention/remediation related to proper citation. S/He remains responsive to student needs and communication. The Librarian will audit and keep up to date digital and physical content collections such as the Student Success Center and ground Library Resource Centers to meet the ever-changing needs of a diverse academic community.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Education/Experience
OUR VALUES
ACT WITH INTEGRITY
Acknowledgement
I have read and understand all the responsibilities and accountabilities in my job description. This job description is a tool used by me and management to help assess, evaluate and provide guidelines and expectations for the position named herein. I understand that it is not a contract and it does not constitute any guarantee of future employment.
UMA will NEVER ask you to send money or ask you to provide bank account information in order for you to get reimbursed for tools to work. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be from UMA about a job posting, you can always verify the position at https://careers-ultimatemedical.icims.com/
Purpose of the Position
The Librarian will be responsible for providing support student development of information literacy, research and documentation. S/He will support and collaborate with program leadership, instructors, academic facilitators, learner services advisors, and the curriculum team to highlight resources, manage content collections, and provide relevant research to explore and validate initiatives. S/He provides face-to-face and online direct instruction in research, information literacy and basic writing skills for both ground and online students. The Librarian conducts outreach in an effort to uphold academic excellence and provide intervention/remediation related to proper citation. S/He remains responsive to student needs and communication. The Librarian will audit and keep up to date digital and physical content collections such as the Student Success Center and ground Library Resource Centers to meet the ever-changing needs of a diverse academic community.
UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus.
- Anticipated starting rate of $27.00/hr; interim role for 14 weeks
- Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
- FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
- $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
- Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
- Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
- Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
- Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
- Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
- 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides face-to-face and online direct instruction in research, information literacy and basic writing skills for both ground and online students.
- Effectively communicates UMA Scholastic Honesty expectations to students and other staff as appropriate and escalates any concerns to their direct manager.
- Demonstrates knowledge of accreditation standards related to library services and ensure compliance.
- Describes or demonstrates procedures for navigating the public access catalog or electronic resources such as CD-ROM databases.
- Develops research guides, videos, and other instructional resources and services for training and development.
- Tracks, documents, and manages all reported plagiarism infractions; initiates student outreach to provide and/or coordinate student support on proper citation to protect intellectual property.
- Researches and makes recommendations for the institution and students products/tools for research, word processing, and content management.
- Develops and prepares job aids and conducts learning sessions including library orientation to instruct online and ground students on proper navigation and utilization of various library resources.
- Assists with documentation of Standard Operating Procedures and technical writing assignments as assigned.
- Promotes awareness of resources through quarterly cross-departmental trainings for faculty and staff.
- Collaborates with instructors and academic facilitators to assist students with understanding key topics.
- Maintains online and ground campus library collection and tracks usage.
- Established effective and efficient for the maintenance and circulation of physical and digital content collections and material.
- Coordinates with ground library aids/volunteers and/or assistants to ensure proper compliance and service delivery.
- Maintains professional knowledge and participates in continuing education programs for library operations and procedures.
- Solicits feedback from program leadership and/or instructors related to resource effectiveness and instructional needs.
- Remains current with new resources and technology, identifying technologies that will improve service.
- Demonstrates knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies and procedures.
- Effectively communicates compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalates any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Master Degree (M.A) in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution required
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing educational services required.
- Knowledge of laws and ethical practices related to privacy of student records required.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and organization skills required.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of office applications required.
- Ability to present in a group setting required.
- Experience with online library programs, information resources, and content management tools preferred.
- Knowledge of Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act & Americans with Disabilities Act preferred.
- Knowledge of learning strategies and intervention preferred.
Associated Knowledge, Skills & Abilitie
- Creative, innovative, problem solving skills.
- Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from students, faculty, employees.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
- Ability to identify and adapt to process changes.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
OUR VALUES
Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody.
ACT WITH INTEGRITY
We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.
CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES
We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.
COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS
We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.
PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE
We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.
HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY
Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.
WORK AS ONE
We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts.
Acknowledgement
This job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position. It may not include every job responsibility. Job duties may fluctuate based on needs of the business. UMA reserves the right to revise the job or require that additional or different tasks be performed.
I have read and understand all the responsibilities and accountabilities in my job description. This job description is a tool used by me and management to help assess, evaluate and provide guidelines and expectations for the position named herein. I understand that it is not a contract and it does not constitute any guarantee of future employment.
UMA will NEVER ask you to send money or ask you to provide bank account information in order for you to get reimbursed for tools to work. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be from UMA about a job posting, you can always verify the position at https://careers-ultimatemedical.icims.com/
