Provide secretarial support for professor in one-person office. Draft letters, type general correspondence, scholarly articles, book manuscripts, including tables involving academic or other specialized terminology, course materials and exams. Proofread articles for scholarly journal. Maintain complex appointment schedule and schedule national and international conferences, lectures and colloquia. Maintain communication with scholars, editors, publishers, professional association staff and students.
Hours vary for winter and summer sessions and semester breaks.
Some college education with general library or office experience preferred. Some positions require basic computer keyboard skills. Must be able to lift, with or without assistance, boxes of books and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, push and pull full books carts weighing up to 250 pounds and bend and reach to place books and journals on library shelves. Provide direct assistance to library users. Sell and update copy cards, sell borrowers cards, process account transactions, make photocopies and assisting library users on photocopy machines.