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Project Assistant, Northeastern University Library, Boston, MA

Posted February 20, 2018

Institution: Northeastern University Library

 

Title: Project Assistant (part-time), Research and Instruction Department

 

Hourly salary: $20/hour

 

Hours, schedule, and length of appointment: 8 hours/week, to be completed between 8 am and 5 pm onsite, Monday – Friday (with some off-site work possible); position is funded through the end of May with the possibility of being extended into the summer.

 

Northeastern University Library seeks applicants for a part-time Project Assistant in the Research and Instruction Department. Reporting to the Online Learning Program Coordinator, the Project Assistant will assist in ongoing maintenance and enhancement of Research Subject Guides on the LibGuides platform, including exploring/developing new design templates, revising/reformatting existing guides, and creating new guides. In addition the Project Assistant will support the work of the Affordable Course Materials Committee, including analyzing course readings from different academic departments/programs and preparing summary reports. Other duties as assigned may include assistance creating online learning objects; analyzing data and generating summary reports on trends in research help and the library instruction program; and contributing content to the library FAQ. Current students and recent library school graduates are encouraged to apply.

 

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with/working knowledge of LibGuides platform and/or basic understanding of web design (HTML and CSS)
  • Thoroughness and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work well/collaborate with others
  • Familiarity with instructional design, specifically tools and standards for creating accessible online learning objects

 

Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to: Evan Simpson, Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services:[email protected]. Applications received by March 2 will receive priority review.