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Library Facilities Specialist
About the Opportunity
Looking for a position with a variety of hands-on and planning activities? Northeastern University Library seeks a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual to join a dynamic academic library that is open 24/7 and is currently undergoing large scale renovations. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Administration and Finance, the Library Facilities Specialist will collaborate with various University departments to ensure that Snell Library is well maintained, safe and secure, and serving students, faculty and staff to its optimum capacity. This person will represent Snell Library's interests in all facilities projects and renovations, providing communication to senior library administration and staff as necessary.
The Facilities Specialist is responsible for a wide array of building activities, including coordinating the following: space planning and renovation projects, facilities maintenance, event space, signage, security, and emergency planning for Snell Library. This person will coordinate furniture arrangements for public and staff spaces, key card swipe access, and collaborate with Facilities staff regarding building maintenance and repairs.
About the Library
The Northeastern University Library supports the mission of the University by working in partnership with the University community to develop and disseminate new scholarship. The Library fosters intellectual and professional growth, enriches the research, teaching, and learning environment, and promotes the effective use of knowledge by managing and delivering information resources and services to library users.
Why Northeastern?
Join a leading R1 institution committed to intensive research and deep, meaningful educational experiences for students at all levels. Here you'll find a diverse campus community driven by innovative leadership in higher education where experiential learning and deep research are central to the mission. In this landscape, the University Library is a vital partner in learning, teaching, and research, serving a vibrant urban campus and global online community. Unique space planning initiatives, new collaborations with key partners, and a commitment to experiential learning, diversity and inclusion, community engagement, and supporting the research lifecycle shape the library's innovative spirit and strategic directions.
We welcome applications from candidates that meet some of our requirements and have a strong interest in developing their skills. We encourage you to speak to your experience and knowledge-including in positions outside of libraries-and tell us how it may connect to some of the qualifications for this position.
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree required; BA/BS preferred
- Minimum three years facilities project experience required with work in an academic library or environment strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand architectural plans
- Knowledge of current developments, best practices, and standards in the areas of library space planning, facilities management, emergency preparedness, and ADA compliance preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to quickly understand complex material with attention to detail and to communicate information effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with people at all levels
- Strong computer skills, including trouble shooting and proficiency in MS Office, Teams, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, and database software
Position Type
Facilities
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Library-Facilities-Specialist_R117480
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