University Libraries Professional Vacancy
Libraries Employment| Position: | Information Specialist II |
| Appointment Rank: | Exempt |
| Salary: | $40,000.00 |
| Available: | June 1, 2008 |
Duties and Responsibilities:
The University of Tennessee Libraries seeks a creative and self-motivated writer and public relations liaison. The individual will be responsible for promoting the Libraries’ image through publicity and publications. Position involves writing for the scholarly community, including newsletters, brochures, and an annual report. Includes writing features and press releases for placement in university and local media, and national library journals.
Maintains a blog of library news. Participates in planning and promotion of public events. Works closely with the Library Development Office and contributes to the annual Library Development Review. Reporting to the Executive Associate Dean of Libraries, the position will supervise one staff member who does layout of publications.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with a preferred emphasis in writing, public relations, communications, or related field. Writing experience as well as experience in higher education. Media relations skills. Computer literacy, including expertise with standard office applications. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with faculty and media professionals. Ability to work independently and with others to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree preferred. Experience working in an academic or research library. Expertise in desktop publishing and web development software.
Environment:
The University of Tennessee is the state’s flagship institution of higher education, offering comprehensive programs of undergraduate, graduate, and professional education; research; and public service throughout the state.
The University of Tennessee Libraries, with an annual budget of more than $16 million, employs over three hundred persons, including 40 librarians. UT Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, SOLINET, and the Center for Research Libraries.
Benefits:
Excellent benefits include 24 annual leave days and 12 sick leave days; choice of state retirement plan or ORP (AIG Retirement, ING, TIAA-CREF) with nonrefundable contributions paid for the employee by the University; optional group health and life insurance plans.
Tuition remission is available for all university employees; partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees.
Review of applications will begin May 5, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter addressing the above qualifications, a current resume, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references to: Elizabeth Greene, Library Personnel & Procurement, 1015 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000. Application materials may be sent via email attachment to ejgreene@utk.edu.
Finalist will be asked to submit non-returnable writing samples.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), A.D.A. (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.