Library Technical Associate, Center for Transportation Resarch at Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Library Technical Associate, Center for Transportation Resarch at Cockrell School of Engineering

• Hiring Department:

  Center for Transportation Research

• Position Open To:

  All Applicants

• Weekly Scheduled Hours:

  40

• FLSA Status:

  Non-Exempt from FLSA

• Earliest Start Date:

  Immediately

• Position Duration:

  Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. The Center for Transportation Research (CTR) is a multidisciplinary and multimodal research institute situated within the Cockrell School. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation's most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin

• named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report
• the Cockrell School embodies the city's innovative spirit.

Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google, and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. At UT Austin, we say "What starts here changes the world." As a member of the university community, you will be part of an organization that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will have meaning and make a difference not only in the lives of our faculty, staff, and students, but also those who are impacted by our first class academic and research programs. UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds

Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:

Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card Purpose The Library Technical Associate provides assistance to patrons including print and online materials at a library specializing in transportation engineering and planning research. The role also provides assistance to library staff to support clerical, reference, technical, web, scanning, and circulation duties. Responsibilities When new research project reports are approved by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), work with researchers to correct any Section 508 accessibility issues identified in Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word. After remediating research project reports, add the reports to the library catalog. Monthly, review a list from TxDOT of changes made to TxDOT research projects and will update the library's TxDOT research projects database and the Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Research in Progress (RiP) database to reflect any changes. This includes cataloging newly active TxDOT research projects. Prepares an MPR to report library activities each month to TxDOT. This requires searching the library catalog and website and updating library spreadsheets and the MPR report template. Each library staff member will be notified that the MPR is available on UT Box for input regarding the Tasks on which they worked during the past month. Prepares a report of publications recently cataloged by the library to a distribution list of subscribers in Microsoft Outlook. Scans hard copy materials that are not copyright protected including older TxDOT Research Reports not currently included in the digital library catalogue. Other materials might require scanning as directed by TxDOT. Monitors the CTR Library email account for reference questions and replies in a timely manner. Reference questions include requests for copies of reports or journal articles, literature searches, and general inquiries. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Completion of a High school degree or GED and 2 years' full-time work experience. Ability to use a computer and software, including Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. Strong written and communication skills. Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in physical and digital file management. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines. Ability to learn and apply digital accessibility standards and remediate processes. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in fields related to information, history, mathematics or logic. Two years' full-time equivalent experience working in a library. Experience performing library literature searches or cataloging. Knowledge of accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA, and Section 508. Salary Range $42,000+ depending on qualifications Working Conditions Office environment Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Ability to lift 20 pounds and perform standard library procedures involving bending and reaching. Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

• Employment Eligibility:

  Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

• Retirement Plan Eligibility:

  The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

• Background Checks:

  A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.•

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.•

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

• E-Verify:

  The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in

HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. Start Here, Change the World At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas' flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world. Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you'll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world. Looking for a student job? Please see our Student Employment site.

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