Salary: $33,625.00 - $50,777.00 Annually

Location : Lawson - Birmingham, AL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 04629

College/Division: LAWSON-401090-Libraries

Opening Date: 05/29/2024

Closing Date: 6/12/2024 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location: Lawson State Community College

Position Summary

This position assists the Director and the department in the delivery of comprehensive library services for students, faculty, staff, and other approved patrons.

Salary Schedule Placement: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E4 05 ($33,625 -$50,777) based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Act as a backup for the Circulation/Reference desk.
Encourage understanding and usage of the library, including print and online resources, among students, faculty, and staff, via appropriate media.
Manage campus usage and scheduling for library spaces.
Orient new hires to library operations and coordinate work study employment with the appropriate staff.
Perform general secretarial/clerical duties including, but not limited to,
1. receiving and directing in-coming telephone calls and visitors to the area
2. preparing purchase orders, invoices, travel requests, reports, and other documents.
3. tracking and monitoring expenditures
4. placing requisitions
5. managing office supplies
6. keyboarding, filing, and other office operations
Maintain and safeguard the confidentiality of documents, general files, and other pertinent information.
Serve on college committees as assigned.
In order to perform these essential functions, the Library Services Specialist must be present at work. Therefore, attendance, including being prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours, is an essential job function.
Perform other duties as assigned.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed regularly. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in library or information science/studies/services or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Minimum of 3 years of work-related experience
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
General secretarial skills and knowledge of standard office equipment and software
General knowledge of graphic design applications (Canva, Piktochart, Adobe Express, etc.) is a plus
Cataloging experience is a plus

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work independently
Good organizational and interpersonal skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with staff and other departments in a collaborative manner
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening/weekend hours
A current and valid driver's license to travel between campuses, as needed

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants may apply at For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-6308 . All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

A cover letter
An Online application
A current resume
A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred.

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 12.59% (effective 10/01/22)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)
Law Enforcement Officers :
Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.59%(effective 10/01/22)
Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Premium amounts:

Single $ 30
Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

Member $ 50
Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

Member $ 50
Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

1/3 waived after 1st year
2/3 waived after 2nd year
3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at

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Do you have the ability to work efficiently with Microsoft Office Products (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)?

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Do you have a Minimum of 3 years of work-related experience?

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in library or information science/studies/services or a related field from a regionally accredited institution?

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Do you have a General knowledge of graphic design applications (Canva, Piktochart, Adobe Express, etc.)?

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Do you have general secretarial skills and knowledge of standard office equipment and software?

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I understand that I will be contacted through the email I have provided on my application for updates on this position.

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Did you attach the required application materials as listed on the job bulletin, including 1) a current rsum, 2) a cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications, 3) copies of appropriate transcript(s) identifying the applicant, date degree conferred, and verifying the minimum degree requirements (NOTE: COPIES OF DIPLOMAS WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT) and copies of applicable licenses and/or certifications if required by the job posting?Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. (You are encouraged to double-check your uploaded items. IF YOU CANNOT ANSWER YES, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL OF THESE MATERIALS UPLOADED.)

Yes, all required documents are attached.
No, I did not attachthe required documents. I understand that without the required documents attached I will not be eligible for an interview or an offer of employment.

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