Employment Opportunity
EO No: 2021-007
B/2/B $5,196.00 PA
P.O. Box 37
Tofol, Kosrae FSM 96944
Mission Statement:
The College of Micronesia-FSM is a learner-centered institution of higher education that is committed to the success of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic, career and technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.
Core Values:
The successful candidate will report to the Library Technician carrying out various responsibilities but not limited to the following:
- Act as receptionist and provide routine information related to work location; deliver and pick up books and other library materials as needed;
- Perform routine tasks at the circulation desk; type a variety of documents;
- Search shelves and arrange materials;
- Maintain specialized and general files;
- Prepare routine reports and assist with the preparation of the reports;
- Assist in public services area and provide instructions, directions and factual information to users; assist in supervising and training student workers;
- Assist with library inventory and perform other related duties as assigned. Serve on committees.
- Follow safety precautions and rules and report all unsafe or irregular conditions to supervisor; keep work and office area neat and clean;
- Operate standard office machines such as typewriter and computer terminal;
High School Graduate or equivalent. A minimum of one year of library related experience. Knowledge of: spelling, arithmetic, computer, common applications, electronic communications, internet browsing and research skills. Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Demonstrated initiative to learn and carry out responsibilities. Demonstrated commitment to student success and experience in building strong relationships with students and staff. Demonstrated ability to perform various clerical procedures and operate various kinds of office equipment; demonstrate knowledge of and ability to deal with others in a tactful polite manner. Special Skills: Familiar with subscription to EBSCO online journal database; citing sources online; assisting students with Schoology, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:Associate degree from a US accredited college with two year of related work experience. Work experience in an educational setting. Willingness to learn various library procedures and terminology; gain understanding of the library‘s services and practices; learn and understand library’s classification scheme and location of materials.
Interested candidates must submit the following documents:
- A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
- COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf );
- A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
- Copies of HS Diploma or GED;
- A minimum of three professional reference letters under 6 months old; and
- Court report under 6 months old.
- Driver’s license.
Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:
Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei FM 96941
(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)
Applications will be accepted until November 13, 2020 followed by screening by the committee or until filled. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.
The College reserves the right to request or require from any applicant additional documentation or certification in addition to the minimum requirements stated in this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. All persons applying must meet or exceed any additional qualifications required in the COM-FSM Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.
