GA Keleher Learning Center

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas. USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graduate Assistant for the Keleher Learning Commons provides opportunities for students in any USM graduate program to continue developing their professional skills. This position is responsible for assisting with numerous aspects of Commons Library services, including planning and coordinating library events and outreach, writing and editing content for social media, analyzing data, and providing excellent student, faculty, staff, and community support services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes library resources and support services, including maintaining a welcoming and inclusive learning environment within the Keleher Learning Commons. Plans and promotes library marketing efforts under the supervision of the Director of the Keleher Learning Commons. Gathers and processes data for assessment of library services and initiatives. Serves as a professional staff member on duty, including opening or closing the Keleher Learning Commons as scheduled. Assists the Commons staff with special projects and general tasks. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

This position resides on the Leavenworth campus. Bachelor s degree and enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Saint Mary Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals Project a positive, professional, customer-focused image for the library and university Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Must be self-starter - able to work with minimal direction/supervision and should possess and demonstrate initiative Must be highly motivated, energetic and a resourceful problem solver Intermediate level experience with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Must be able to successfully pass required background screening as appropriate Affinity with the overall mission of the University of Saint Mary

TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references. Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions:

email human resources at hr@stmary.edu