Department: University Libraries
Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
Hire Type: Full Time
Pay: Range begins at $17.73 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, evenings and
weekends as required.; work is performed on-site and in
person.
Export Compliance Requirement: No export control
requirement.
Job Story
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills in meeting
service standards and inventory management can shine? University
Libraries is seeking a dedicated and innovative Facilities
Specialist to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring
physical spaces are accessible, organized, and compliant with the
highest standards.
Job Summary
Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties that
facilitate the operations of a function(s), program(s), and/or
department(s).
Essential Functions
Supports the programs and services provided by the department(s) by
performing varied or related processes which may include creating
and maintaining databases and websites, monitoring, facilitating,
and enforcing compliance with established criteria, guidelines and
standards, etc. May coordinate, attend, prepare materials for
and/or take minutes at meetings and special events. May prepare or
assist in the preparation of budgets, grant applications,
proposals, status reports and/or financial statements. May identify
and pursue ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of
administrative procedures used by students, faculty, visitors and
staff. May order and maintain sufficient inventory of office
supplies and equipment. May be assigned to lead, assist, coordinate
or support special projects as needed.
Job Duties
- Monitor, evaluate, and maintain unit's physical spaces
- Enter or modify data in databases and applications
- Enter and monitor ticketing system
- Coordinate activities with central facilities services
units
- Search databases and the internet for bibliographic data or
other data in support of library systems (ex.
Catalog) or applications
Interpret and apply policies, best practices and
procedures
Attend department and unit meetings, training sessions and
special events
Maintain data on unit activities and prepare routine
reports
Identify and report on recommendations for continuous
improvement of the unit’s efficiency and
effectiveness
Monitor unit supplies
Order office supplies as necessary
Participate in unit and departmental projects
May hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student workers.
Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in general office, clerical,
administrative support or related field
Required License/Certifications/Training:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work in a highly physical production
environment
- Strong customer service orientation
- Strong problem-solving, organizational and analytical
skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in databases, including accurate
data entry and searching
- Excellent attention to detail; ability to maintain high level
of quality
- Ability to enter metadata using established standards and best
practices
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills in
English; strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn new skills, technology, and computer
applications quickly
- Ability to adapt to new practice and theory
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams
with varied user communities
- Ability to operate office equipment (including, but not limited
to, computers, photocopiers, and scanners)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a
computer and other office equipment including but not limited to
phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate
with others and accurately exchange information.
Additional Physical Requirement:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or
up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of
force to constantly move objects.