The Mico University College

Senior Library Assistant

Job Summary

The Senior Library Assistant performs para-professional duties in advanced technical and other library work involving the maintenance and use of library collection and assist customers in their search for materials and information.  He/she works under the general supervision of the Deputy Librarian and periodically provides supervision and direction to library assistants and library clerks and library aides.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription and other office procedures and terminology.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English Language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Diploma/Certificate in Library Science
  • Five (5) subjects at the CXC level, inclusive of English and Mathematics.
  • At least three years’ experience in a similar position
  • Good Customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent Time Management skills
  • Capability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
  • The ability to work as part of a team but also on his/her own initiative.
  • The ability to think logically 
  • Good technological skills.

Interested applicants should send their cover letters and resume to:

The Director, Human Resource Department,
1A Marescaux Road,
Kingston 5

OR

via email to themicouniversity.hrd@themico.edu.jm

Kindly indicate in the subject line, the title of the position for which you are applying in your email to us.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.