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.

Specifications

Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription and other office procedures and terminology.
Customer and Personal Service— 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.
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Five (5) subjects at the CXC level inclusive of English and Mathematics.
At least three years’ experience in a similar position

Desirables

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following skills and talents:

Good technological skills
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

Interested applicants should send their cover letters and resume to:

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

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.