Detroit Public Library Career Site

Librarian II-Grant Funded (Parkman Branch)

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:42:00 GMT

POSITION: LIBRARIAN II (TEMPORARY/FULL-TIME) GRANT-FUNDED

AGENCY: PARKMAN BRANCH - TECHNOLOGY, LITERACY AND CAREER CENTER

SALARY: $43,600 - $49,200

Posting Closes: Monday, September 13, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

The Librarian-II is a temporary/full-time position funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to be filled for thirteen (13) months of until the funding ends. All person(s) hired to fill the positions will not be eligible for fringe benefits. The Parkman Branch is located at 1766 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, Michigan.

No person shall be subject to discrimination in employment, in any program or activity of the Detroit Public Library.

Position Summary

To help bridge the literacy and digital divide, this position will work with individuals and groups of adult learners in reading and writing towards the improvement of literacy levels. This is a grant-funded position by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Reporting Relationship(s)

This position directly reports to the Literacy Specialist.

Essential Functions

• Conduct pre-employment workshops

• Manages assessment and job search plans

• Maintain logs/records, compile data and prepare reports

• Teach, motivate, and guide learners to read and write

• Assist customers through the use of technology to develop and enhance basic literacy and life skills

• Interview and assist in providing skill assessment for individual learners

• Assist in the development of curriculum and training plans for learners

• Facilitate learner study/reading groups

• Respect and maintain learner’s privacy

• Track progress of each learner

• Provides customer service to ensure positive experience

• Assist in the selection, ordering and maintenance of a literacy collection for the TLCC

• Assist in the training and supervision of support staff and literacy tutors

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good reference skills

• Knowledge of print and electronic reference sources

• Knowledge of significant authors, associations and publishers of books and reference sources relative to the TLCC

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Significant practical experience working with computer systems

• Commitment and ability to work with and serve a staff and community with diverse cult

LITERACY SPECIALIST-GRANT FUNDED (Parkman Branch)

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:29:00 GMT

POSITION: LITERACY SPECIALIST - LIBRARIAN III (TEMPORARY/FULL-TIME) GRANT FUNDED

AGENCY: PARKMAN BRANCH - LITERACY, TECHNOLOGY AND CAREER CENTER

SALARY: $49,500 - $54,400

Posting Closes: Monday, September 13, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

No person shall be subject to discrimination in employment, in any program or activity of the Detroit Public Library.

The Literacy Specialist is a temporary/full-time position funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to be filled for thirteen (13) months of until the funding ends. All person(s) hired to fill the positions will not be eligible for fringe benefits. The Parkman Branch is located at 1766 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, Michigan.

Position Summary

Reporting Relationship(s)

This position directly reports to the Branch Manager, in consultation with the Coordinator for Popular Library.

Essential Functions

• Teach, motivate, and guide learners to read and write

• Coordinate in the selection, ordering and maintenance of a literacy collection for the TLCC

• Provide materials and methods for learners

• Match/assign tutors with learners

• Assist customers through the use of technology to develop and enhance basic literacy and life skills

• Interview and provide skill assessments for individual learners

• Provide instruction and create lesson plans for learners

• Develop and implement assessment plans for learners

• Develop curriculum and training plans for learners

• Respect and maintain learner’s privacy

• Track progress of each learner

• Maintain logs/records, compile data and prepare reports

• Coach and support underserved learners at all age levels (i.e., school age children and adults)

• Assist in the training and supervision of support staff, librarians and literacy tutors

• Organize and administer work flow to ensure productive use of resources

Other Functions

Literacy Tutor-Grant Funded (Parkman Branch)

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:19:00 GMT

POSITION: LITERACY TUTOR

AGENCY: PARKMAN BRANCH- TECHNOLOGY, LITERACY AND CAREER CENTER

SALARY: $10.00 per hour (approximately 20-25 hours per week)

The Literacy Tutor position is a temporary part-time position funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to be filled for 13 months or until the funding ends. All person(s) hired to fill the positions will not be eligible fringe benefits. The Parkman Branch is located at 1766 Oakman Blvd., Detroit, Michigan.

No person shall be subject to discrimination in employment, in any program or activity of the Detroit Public Library.

Position Summary

This position will work with individual or groups of adult learners in reading and writing towards the improvement of literacy levels: to help bridge the literacy and digital divide. This is a grant funded position by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Literacy Specialist.

Essential Functions

• Successfully complete tutor training

• Make contact with adult learner(s) and arrange for assessment

• Conduct assessment session for adult learner(s)

• Prepare lesson plans for tutoring session

• Meet with adult learner(s) for scheduled tutoring sessions

• Report hours (tutoring, preparation and “other”) and progress weekly to Parkman Manager

• Report any changes in learner’s address or phone number

• Maintain attendance record of adult learner(s)

• Assist with the facilitation of the pre-employment workshop sessions

• Assist adult learners through the use of technology to develop and enhance literacy and life skills

• Track the adult learners' progress

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with and serve a community with diverse cultural, educational and experiential backgrounds

• Demonstrated ability to work with customers in a professional, friendly and cooperative manner

• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to embrace change

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with the adult learners

• Ability to be flexi

Technology Associate (Parkman Branch)

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:40:00 GMT

POSITION: TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (Non-exempt)

AGENCY: PARKMAN TECHNOLOGY, LITERACY & CAREER CENTER (PARKMAN BRANCH)

SALARY: $ 33,635 - $ 38,621

OPENING: AUGUST 25 , 2010

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 by 4:00 p.m.

No person shall be subject to discrimination in employment, in any program or activity of the Detroit Public Library.

The Technology Specialist is a temporary/full-time position funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to be filled for thirteen (13) months or until the funding ends. This position will assist/support customers in the use of library technologies, enhance basic literacy and life skill, and conduct literacy and employment workshop readiness. They will also assist in the resolution of minor computer and software issues. This position does not provide fringe benefits. The Parkman Branch is located at 1766 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, Michigan.

Enhance and expand computer access for library customers.
Provide technology training for new computer users.
Assist customer through the use of technology, to develop and enhance basic literacy and life skills
Conduct pre-employment workshop sessions.
Provide individualized assistance for pre-employment services.
Monitor assessment and job search.
Performs routine clerical functions
Performing various other duties as assigned
Proficiency in the use and installation of a variety of computer software applications and computer hardware
Proficiency in troubleshooting technology-related equipment problems
Experience working with a client/server based Integrated Library System or the ability to quickly learn the system
Good oral, written and presentation skills
Experience working with Internet based e-mail
Ability to interact pleasantly, professionally and diplomatically, in person, by telephone and by e-mail, with customers, co-workers and staff
Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to unexpected changes and interruptions in workflow and individual assignments
Ability to work effectively, independently and as a team member
Flexibility and willingness to embrace change
Good clerical/office skills
Good work and attendance record

Manager-HR Information Systems/Payroll Services (Main Library)

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:43:00 GMT

NON-UNION POSITION

SALARY: $55,400 - $72,900

POSTING OPENS: JULY 21, 2010

POSTING CLOSES: AUGUST 4, 2010; 4:00 P.M.

No person shall be subject to discrimination in employment, in any program or activity of the Detroit Public Library.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director for Human Resources is responsible for the management of human resources information systems by supervising data input, developing software applications and reports, and providing information in a timely manner as requested by the Director for Human Resources. Supervise payroll services including the coordination of the duties of the payroll specialists, time and attendance records, pension, benefits, workers’ comp, and OSHA recordkeeping. Oversees the transition and use of the City of Detroit’s software and hardware (Oracle) system to ensure DPL’s payroll services are current and operable.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Director for Human Resources.

Essential Functions

Human Resources Information Systems Implementation

· Overviews flow of HR-related information including data entry, retrieval, and generation of standard and ad hoc reports.

· Manages data integrity and maintains the internal Library system for values, codes, tables, security, and backup files

· Serves as liaison with the Information Systems department on technical matters and equipment maintenance

· Coordinates interfacing systems with the City of Detroit and internal systems such as payroll, time and attendance records, vacation and sick time entitlements and usage, FMLA recordkeeping, Deferred Compensation and pension reporting, medical, dental and disability benefits, workers’ comp and OSHA recordkeeping

· Serves as liaison with third-party vendors for data transmission and changes in benefit plans

· Conducts training for Payroll Specialists as needed.

· Supervises keeping of confidential records such as medical files and supervisors’ performance appraisals

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