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Title: Instruction Assistant - LIB

Position Type: Instruction Related Hourly

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: RRCC Library

Location: Lakewood

Who We Are:

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment.
RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Job Summary:

The Department of Library Services at Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) seeks a dedicated and student-centered Library Instruction Assistant to support library instruction, research services, and general operations at both the Lakewood and Arvada campuses. Reporting to the Instruction Librarian, this position plays an integral role in advancing information literacy and fostering a welcoming, inclusive learning environment. Key responsibilities include teaching library instruction sessions across various disciplines, providing responsive research assistance to students, faculty, and staff across multiple modalities (in-person, email, phone, Zoom, and IM), and collaborating on the development of instructional materials and assessment tools. The Library Instruction Assistant also helps coordinate daily tasks for student employees and contributes to special projects, outreach, and event support as needed.
The Library Instruction Assistant also helps coordinate daily tasks for student employees and contributes to special projects, outreach, and event support as needed. This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt position, working 18-24 hours per week for a maximum of 9 months, depending on institutional need and budget availability. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.
Top 3 Characteristics of a Successful Candidate:
• Collaborative and Inclusive Communicator – Able to engage respectfully and effectively with diverse populations in a team-based academic environment.
• Adaptable Instructional Supporter – Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in teaching, using technology, and responding to evolving student needs.
• Dependable and Self-Directed Contributor – Exhibits reliability, accountability, and professionalism in completing tasks with minimal supervision.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Ability to provide helpful, friendly, and responsive customer assistance to all users.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and respectfully.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and diverse user populations in a team-oriented environment.
• Reliable in attendance and completion of tasks; committed to maintaining a consistent and professional presence.
• Self-directed with a strong sense of accountability and the ability to take initiative in completing work efficiently and accurately.
• Comfortable using standard office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) and learning library-related technologies.
•Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving library services and user needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with and supporting students from diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be currently enrolled as a graduate student or have completed a master’s degree in a library science program.
• Experience or interest in information literacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or professional experience with web-based applications (such as social media, cloud-based media storage, videoconferencing programs, and learning management systems).
• Coursework or professional experience in reference services.
Coursework or professional experience in library instruction, including knowledge of library instruction assessment methods.
• Experience with video editing and production.
• Experience generating and editing social media content in a professional capacity.
• Interest in working in an academic or health sciences library.

Selection Process:

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Instructions: 

All applicants must submit:
1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
Visit our Careers website to submit your application.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Tanner King, Instruction Librarian, at tanner.king@rrcc.edu.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Physical & Cognitive Demands
• The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.
• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement 
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.