Hourly - Electronic Resources and Acquisitions Assistant

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As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Electronic Resources and Acquisitions Assistants Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:

The Electronic Resources and Acquisitions Assistant supports the Continuing Electronic Resources and Acquisitions and Licensing (CERAL) team. This position helps maintain reliable access to electronic journals and databases, supports accessibility and information security review process, and assists with acquisition workflows and departmental projects as assigned.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: performing structured, detail-oriented work using spreadsheets, library systems, and other productivity tools. The role will provide backup support to the Electronic Resources and Licensing Assistant and other roles within the department as needed. This position requires 20 hours of on-site work per week. Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to maintain effective, collegial working relationships are essential job functions.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalency Three years of combined postsecondary education and related experience, including at least one year of experience performing data entry, tracking, records maintenance, or quality-control work in a database, library system, or document management system. Preferred Qualifications Experience working on a library services platform or integrated library system; experience with Alma is preferred. Experience with data entry, tracking, or quality control in a database or document management system Experience researching publisher or vendor websites to locate contact information, technical documentation, or compliance-related materials. Experience working in a library, higher education, acquisitions, technical services, information technology, or another detail-oriented administrative environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to follow oral and written directions Ability to organize and maintain files and records accurately Strong attention to detail in written work Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally. Computer skills, including ability to learn new systems Accuracy and attention to detail in repetitive tasks Ability to work independently within established procedures and collaborate effectively with colleagues and campus partners to solve problems Qualification Equivalencies: Additional Information: Salary Information: $21.00 per hour Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Caitlin Hughes, All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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