The George Washington University · 15 hours ago
Library Operations Associate
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$51K/yr - $71K/yr
2+ years expThe George Washington University is a prominent institution that fosters innovation and collaboration in education and research. The Library Operations Associate will manage loading dock activities, maintain communication with various services to ensure library facilities are secure and clean, and coordinate building maintenance and repair projects. This role requires a dependable individual who can work well in a team and handle a variety of responsibilities related to library operations.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage all loading dock activities which include: maintaining secure access to Gelman Library, sorting and distributing mail and packages to staff throughout the library & picking up outgoing mail, meet delivery personnel throughout the day such as FedEx, UPS , couriers, as well as movers, caterers, furniture or construction crews
Maintain timely, relevant, and effective communication with GW libraries staff, GW Facilities Services, GW Housekeeping Services, UPD , Risk Management, Transportation, Telecommunications, GWorld Office, contractors, and vendors, to ensure Library facilities are clean, safe, and secure
Serve as point of contact for GW Facilities to coordinate building repair projects and preventative maintenance within Gelman Library
Coordinate vendor activity related to building improvements that do not come through GW facilities
Perform daily walkthroughs to monitor the conditions of the building. Identify problems such as leaks, spills, and electrical, elevator, or mechanical failures. Respond to trouble reports submitted by library personnel. Follow established procedures and escalation protocols to report problems to GW facilities and track the progress of work orders
Reset student furniture and clean upholstered furniture
Support events by arranging furniture and equipment according to event requirements
Communicate effectively with library staff and patrons to inform them of building-related projects
Assist library personnel with ongoing stacks maintenance work
Perform other duties as assigned, the omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are related to the position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position
Ability to use a computer
Ability to manage and complete a diverse range of projects
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
Time off & leave
Retirement savings
Tuition
Well-being and various voluntary benefits
Company
The George Washington University
The George Washington University
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Doowuese Igbazua
Co-Founder & President, GW- Design Student Association
Mark Hanson
Co-Founder and Co-Director, Health Experiential Design Studio (HealthXDS)
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