Employment Opportunity
EO No: 2025-075
Chuuk Campus/LRC
P.O. Box 879
Moen, Chuuk FM 96942
College of Micronesia - FSM 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 and career & technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.
Values:
- Responsible for the circulation desk (circulate library materials; collect fine and fees; inspect materials; issue library cards; answer questions and direct patron to resources or right staff who can assist; explain library policies to users if needed);
- Responsible for shelving, shelf reading and arranging materials according to their assigned numbers;
- Prepare monthy report and assist with other LRC reports;
- Assist with LRC instructions; train work-study students;
- Operate standard office machines such as computers, scanner, laminator, etc.;
- Follow safety preautions and rules and report all unsafe or irregular conditions to supervisor;
- Keep work and office area neat and clean;
- Assist with library inventory;
- Serve on committees;
- Repair/maintain (bookbinding/rebinding/re-casing) books, pamphlets and periodicals with established procedures and guidelines; and
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Associate’s degree from a US accredited college in library studies and related field with a minimum of one (1) year of work experience in library or related experience. Knowledge of: dealing with others in a tactful polite manner. Ability to: understand and follow oral and written instrutons; demonstrate initiative to learn and carry out responsibilities; demonstrate commitment to student success and experience in building strong relationships with student and staff; ability to perform various clerical procedures and operate various kinds of office equipment. Ability to understand, read, communicate, and write in English; 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. Software Programs: familiar with Library Management Software. Special Skills: familiar with subscription to EBSCO online journal database; editing sources online; assisting students with Schoology, etc..
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 college transcripts for all degrees earned;
- A minimum of three professional reference letters; and
- Police/Court clearance.
Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.edu.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.)
Official copies of college transcripts are required to be sent 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.
