Processing Assistant

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Two-year college degree plus one or more years of experience in an academic library, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• • Demonstrated organizational skills
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to understand and communicate library policy
  • Ability to apply judgment in choosing procedures and evaluating alternatives
  • Demonstrated ability to perform detailed tasks accurately and efficiently
  • Demonstrated computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets, and communication software such as email
  • Ability to learn library operational skills

Desired/Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• • Experience using library automated systems (e.g., Aeon, ArchivesSpace)
  • Knowledge of Library of Congress call number systems or another classification system
  • Basic knowledge of computer and photocopy/scanning equipment technology and/or other software for reproduction of primary source materials

Certifications and Licenses:

• • None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• • Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
  • Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand.
  • Rarely use a telephone, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), operate hand controls.
  • Must be able to push and maneuver a fully-loaded cart weighing up to 650 pounds that requires an initial push force up to 70 pounds.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• • May work in confined spaces and at heights 4–10 feet; be exposed to dust and mold;
  • May require some evening and weekend work across multiple time zones in support of the project.

The expected pay range for this position is $26.73-$34.94 per hour.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

WORK STANDARDS:

• • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as with external organizations.
  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.