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University Library Graduate Assistant

The UW-Stout University Library seeks a motivated graduate student to work on various library projects.  Assistantship is for both Fall and Spring semesters 2018-2019.

Hours are flexible 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, 10 hours/week, $16.67/hour.

Job Duties:

Serve on library public relations committee; design and compose monthly library newsletters; develop library public relations products including displays, exhibits, posters, blog articles, and social media postings; collaborate on design of instructional materials for information literacy.  Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• ·         Ability to work with minimal supervision
• ·         Project management skills and/or experience
• ·         Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• ·         Self-motivated, and willingness to learn new technology or programs
• ·         Strong communication skills (written and spoken)
• ·         Ability to work with a variety of project supervisors, library staff, and the Stout Community
• ·         Basic software experience (Microsoft Office) required
• ·         Attend monthly library Public Relations meetings to brainstorm ideas and provide development feedback
• ·         Follow UW-Stout identity/marketing guidelines

Preferred:

• ·         Advanced software experience desirable (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite; Microsoft Publisher)
• ·         Graphic design experience highly desirable
• ·         Web 2.0 technology experience preferred
• ·         Photography, video, and/or audio experience desirable

Previous experience working in libraries not required.

Reports to Public Relations Librarian

Send letter of Application/Resume to Susan Lindahl, lindahls@uwstout.edu