What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Library Administrative Associate position at Baylor Careers?
A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.
Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.
What We're Looking For
Baylor University is seeking a Law Library Administrative Associate. The Law Library Administrative Associate will support the mission of the university by performing daily operations of the Law Library Administration office. This position reports to the Director of the Law Library.
An associate's degree and a year of relevant work experience are required. A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant work experience are preferred. A combination of education and work experience may be considered in lieu of the required degree and/or years of experience.
Additional qualifications include:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, spreadsheets, and document management
- Strong organizational, communication and detail-oriented skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.
What You Will Do
- Oversee day-to-day operations and provide support to other team members, including the Director of the Law Library and the Law School Financial Administrator
- Manage office operations, office supplies, and clerical tasks
- Schedule and manage calendars
- Serve as a liaison between librarians/faculty/staff and external suppliers
- Proactively submit facility work orders as needs arise or upon request from team members
- Research requests for library materials to determine suppliers and send order forms to Financial Administrator
- Request missing materials from suppliers
- When appropriate, distribute notification of the availability of materials ordered
- Work directly with Law Library users, librarians, and suppliers to resolve problematic title requests
- File and maintain documentation
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting and distributing the mail
- Demonstrate ownership of work and take initiative
- Supervise and train student assistants
- Cross-train with other Law Library departments, including Circulation and Serials
- Performing all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintaining regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
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