Hourly - Electronic Resources and Acquisitions Assistant

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electronic Resources and Acquisitions Assistant supports the Continuing Electronic Resources and Acquisitions and Licensing (CERAL) team. The position helps maintain reliable access to electronic journals and databases, supports accessibility and information security reviews, and assists with acquisition workflows and departmental projects as assigned. The work involves structured, detail-oriented tasks using spreadsheets, library systems, and other productivity tools. The assistant provides backup support to the Electronic Resources and Licensing Assistant and other department roles as needed. The position requires 20 hours of on-site work per week. Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to maintain effective, collegial working relationships are essential job functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Three years of combined postsecondary education and related experience.
• At least one year of experience performing data entry, tracking, records maintenance, or quality-control work in a database, library system, or document management system.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to organize and maintain files and records accurately.
• Strong attention to detail in written work and repetitive tasks.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.
• Computer skills, including the ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures and collaborate effectively with colleagues and campus partners to solve problems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on a library services platform or integrated library system; experience with Alma is preferred.
• Experience with data entry, tracking, or quality control in a database or document management system.
• Experience researching publisher or vendor websites to locate contact information, technical documentation, or compliance-related materials.
• Experience working in a library, higher education, acquisitions, technical services, information technology, or another detail-oriented administrative environment.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain reliable access to electronic journals and databases.
• Support accessibility and information security review processes.
• Assist with acquisition workflows and departmental projects as assigned.
• Perform structured, detail-oriented work using spreadsheets, library systems, and other productivity tools.
• Provide backup support to the Electronic Resources and Licensing Assistant and other department roles as needed.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and effective, collegial working relationships.

Benefits

• The institution describes a benefits package that includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance; tuition waivers for employees and their families; 12 official holidays; immediate leave accrual; and retirement program choices with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary. This position is not benefits eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED