Library Associate Jobs in Caldwell, TX (NOW HIRING)

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The Texas A&M Libraries are seeking an organized and detail-driven Administrative Coordinator I to join our team. This role offers a glimpse into the heart of executive support, with a strong emphasis on scheduling complex travel and crafting detailed itineraries. This position manages flight bookings, hotel reservations, and logistical arrangements for candidates and executive team members. It provides flexible, handson support to Associate University Librarians, particularly during major events, meetings, and recruitment processes. The coordinator also oversees room reservations. In addition, the role supports the Libraries Administrative Suite and helps plan and execute programmatic and administrative events across the libraries.

This is an on-campus opportunity. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at our College Station campus Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Salary: $3,750/monthly

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload themonthe application under the CV/Resume section.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support forLibrarian Recruiting- Provides administrative support to the Associate University Librarians in the recruitment process for librarian positions including making travel arrangements, advertising, coordinatinginterviewsand contacting applicants.Coordinates and sets up librariancandidatepresentations, interviews, and meetings.Arranges travel and catering for librarian candidates and processes expenditures throughEmburse.Compiles and distributes librariancandidateitineraries, creating calendar appointments for all interview participants.Attends search committee meetings and provides administrative support.

• Libraries Administrative Suite Support- Provides administrative support for the Libraries Administrative Suite.Maintainsconference room and vehicle calendars.Provides technical support forconference rooms managed byAdministration.Serves asbackupfor answering the main line andassistswith front desk duties in the absence of the Student Office Assistant.Participates in the coordination and planning of logistical arrangements and administrative support for Libraries Administrative Suite events.Serves asbackupdepartmental parking representative.Supply clerk for Administrative Suite and Library units that are in the Libraries Administrative Suite. Schedules library resource tabling reservations.Participates in the planning and execution of administrative operations.

• Administrative Support for Associate University Librarians- Provides administrative support for the four Associate University Librarians and their units as needed.Assistswith maintaining AUL's calendars as needed.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years' experience in office administration.

A well-qualified candidate will also possess:

• Experience withmaking travel arrangements and itineraries.

• Experience usingEmburse.Experience managing multiple calendars.

• Event coordination and planning experience.

• Knowledge of SharePoint or GoogleDocs or other cloud-based storage.

• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of people in person, via telephone, and in writing.

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively, including excellent verbal and written skills.

• Reliable attendance.

• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality on all personnel matters.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents& livedexperiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

TheLibrariesare the indispensable hub of discovery, learning and creativity with the teaching and research that goes on in the colleges and academic departments. We offer rich and extraordinary collections at the University Libraries. TheLibraries'resources and services enable and support the University missions of teaching, research, and service. Learn more about our various libraries athttps://library.tamu.edu

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events,state-of-the-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.Experience all that a big city has to offer but with reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical,prescription drug,dental,vision,life and AD&D,flexible spending accounts,and long-term disability insurancewith Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 daysof annual paid holidays

• Up toeight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month

• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness:Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well,a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.