Job Details
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The Opportunity
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) seeks a part-time Library Associate for Technology to join its award-winning and nationally recognized institution. This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. The College is currently implementing its 2021-24 Strategic Plan, the culmination of which will align with the College's 50th anniversary in 2024. The College was recognized by the Association of Community College Trustees as the recipient of the 2021 ACCT Northeast Region Equity Award. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC's Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. HCCC is a 2023 Bellwether College Consortium award winner for Instructional Programs and Services for the Hudson Scholars Program. Also, HCCC has been named a 2023 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (MPPWCC) award winner.
Overview
HCCC serves one of the most ethnically diverse and densely populated communities in the United States. The College is a vibrant, urban institution of higher education whose mission is to provide its diverse communities with inclusive, high-quality educational programs and services that promote student success and upward social and economic mobility.
More than 90% of HCCC's students receive scholarships, grants, and loans to finance their education, and the College's extensive financial aid program helps connect students with the resources they need. To date, the College's Foundation has raised over $3.5 million for student scholarships, and HCCC ranks first in the state of New Jersey for its award of Community College Opportunity Grant funds. About half of its more than 12,000 credit students identify as Hispanic, and more than 33% of all students were born outside of the U.S. In 2021, HCCC had two students selected from a national applicant pool to receive the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship and recently six students were named as 2023 semi-finalists.
HCCC has three campuses. The largest campus is located at the heart of Jersey City's Journal Square, which is approximately 20 minutes from New York City. The College has a North Hudson Campus, located in Union City, New Jersey and an additional location at the Hudson County Schools of Technology in Secaucus, New Jersey. The College offers 70 degree and certificate programs and more than 300-day, evening, and weekend courses throughout its three-campus network.
HCCC offers 9 fully online degree programs and expects this number to grow in the coming year. In addition to its degree programs and courses, HCCC offers a wide array of non-credit classes and programs designed to develop professional skills, provide occupational training, teach languages and culinary skills, and enrich personal and cultural knowledge.
HCCC is committed to delivering high-quality educational experiences. HCCC is a member of the Achieving the Dream network of community colleges. Achieving the Dream is a national reform network of high-performing community colleges that are focused on leveraging data-informed best practices to promote equitable outcomes. In recognition of its gains in student retention and completion, as well as its narrowing of equity gaps, HCCC received Leader College designation from Achieving the Dream in 2023.
The College boasts several signature programs, including a nationally recognized Culinary Arts Institute and Nursing Program. The College's Culinary Arts Institute is one of only three programs in the New York Metropolitan region to hold accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Culinary Arts Institute features state-of-the-art facilities and a hands-on program that prepares students for a range of careers in the hospitality industry. The College also has a Bloomberg Finance Lab, which provides students with real world experience to prepare them for employment in banks, corporations, and government agencies.
A leader in workforce development, HCCC hosted The Aspen Institute's Workforce Leadership Academy, which was the first to be offered in partnership with a community college. The Hudson County Workforce Leadership Academy was funded through a combination of public and private donors that included JPMorgan Chase, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the County of Hudson, the LeFrak Family, and Mack-Cali.
Department Introduction
The HCCC Libraries, located on the Journal Square and North Hudson Campuses, support students, faculty research, and curricular needs through a curated collection of print and online resources.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Library Technology, the Part Time Library Associate - Technology position's responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Providing technical support to library patrons and staff.
- Troubleshooting common computer and peripherals issues at the library.
- Performing a wide array of clerical and library paraprofessional duties, such as circulating library materials, answering general questions from patrons.
- Working on projects related to the library's integrated library system and other platforms.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Required / Minimum Qualifications - Minimum of a High School diploma.
- Minimum of two (2) years of related technical work experiences.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows & Office, network connection, and a wide range of software.
- Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrable customer service skills and proven success working in a collaborative setting.
Preferred Qualifications - Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Experience with library systems and products.
- Flexibility in hours. Specific hours to be determined according to Library service needs and in consultation with the successful candidate.
- Available to work at either Journal Square or North Hudson campus.
Applications For full consideration please send a resume, cover letter, salary expectations and a list of three professional references in a single PDF to ...@hccc.edu , subject line "PT Library Associate for Technology."
As a New Jersey First Act Employer, New Employees must establish a Primary Residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies. HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the particular position being filled. Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.