Part-Time Administrative Assistant
NATURE OF WORK
The Library Part-Time Administrative Assistant performs a variety of duties in service of the South Windsor Public Library including, but not limited to payroll, cash management, accounts payable/receivable, and routine report preparation. This individual carries out clerical and receptionist duties for the Library Director and Library Board of Directors, orders supplies, assembles a monthly newsletter, and periodically staff public service desks.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Receives oral or written instructions from supervisor.
- Organizes work according to established procedures.
- Works with the Town staff to submit departmental payroll information.
- Coordinates with the Town Finance department to request purchase orders and submit invoices and contracts for payment.
- Maintains cash records and appropriate reports.
- Receives, counts, deposits, and pays out funds in the Libraryโs Special Account and prepares records for audit, as necessary.
- Maintains office supply inventory.
- Prepares regular budget reports for Town staff and the Library Board of Trustees and posts them to Town and Library websites.
- Coordinates with other Town departments and agencies.
- Assists with the coordination of maintenance of Library equipment and physical plant; serves as contact with maintenance providers as needed.
- Arranges for use of Library meeting rooms.
- Acts as receptionist and clerical assistant for the Library Director.
- May act as clerical assistant to the Library Board
- Uses publishing software to prepare promotional materials.
- Assists in preparation of grant applications and other documents as needed.
- Assembles Library statistics reports.
- Prepares and distributes correspondence, including posting of outgoing mail.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Relieves other employees as directed by supervisor, including responsibility for a unit in the temporary absence of a professional librarian.
- Receives and responds to general information requests by telephone or in writing.
- Checks in orders received and distributes items to relevant departments as necessary.
- Prepares posters, bulletins, and newsletters to promote use of the library and its services.
- Actively pursues professional growth opportunities, including keeping current of new library trends through readings and workshops.
- Performs circulation desk duties as required.
- Performs related work and assists with special projects as required.
- Assists in the preparation and administration of programming.