Senior Processing Assistant

New York University • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Processing Assistant performs complex cataloging, acquisitions, metadata, and record maintenance functions, and monitors standard processing functions. The role assists with systems maintenance and special projects, trains student and/or casual employees, assigns and reviews work, and troubleshoots and resolves processing problems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of office experience.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to serve as a liaison with vendors and other libraries.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Ability to perform detailed work and assign and prioritize work.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 1 year of office experience in a library.
• Ability to adhere to detailed instructions for correcting complex serials check-in records and bibliographic holdings information.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex cataloging, acquisitions, metadata, and record maintenance functions.
• Monitor standard processing functions.
• Assist with systems maintenance and special projects.
• Train student and/or casual employees.
• Assign and review work of Processing Assistants, students, and casual employees.
• Troubleshoot and resolve processing problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED