Acquisitions Assistant

About the Role

HQ - Acquisitions - Acquisitions Assistant- REMOTE

Fully Remote • Remote Worker - N/A • HQ - Collections

Full-time

Description

The Acquisitions Assistant is responsible for offering support to the Centralized selectors and the libraries using the Polaris Acquisitions module.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  

• Create and release purchase orders in Acquisitions for all of the libraries participating in Centralized selection

• Create On-Order items in all of the local library catalogs

• Work with library funds and invoices inside Acquisitions as needed

• Create reports in Acquisitions or the local systems as needed

• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.

• Some college-level coursework desired

• Previous library experience required

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word

• Experience with Polaris ILS a plus

• Highly Detail-oriented, with the ability to not lose interest with repetitive tasks

• Excellent customer service skills

• Work well with a diverse, company-wide staff

• High-speed internet access for remote work 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to (35) pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Tuition Assistance

• Retirement Plan (401k)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Training & Development

• Wellness Resources

• Pay rate: $19/hr

• Full time, 40 hours a week, REMOTE

 LOCATION : We are only accepting applications from candidates based in the following states:
 AZ,CA,DC,FL,GA,IL,IN,KS,KY,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,NC,NM,OK,SC,TN,TX,UT,VA,WI 

EEO STATEMENT

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Salary Description

$19/hr