Adult Programming Coordinator

This is a full time exempt position, 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work budgeted hours primarily Monday through Friday from 8:30-5:00 but occasionally during other open hours of the library: Current hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30am – 9:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am – 7:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library’s responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.

Full time benefits include Vacation, Sick and holiday pay. LAGER’s Retirement, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Employee Assistance Program, Telehealth and retirement savings plan are also available.

This position requires an MLS or MLIS degree, from an ALA accredited institution or related Master’s degree. To be considered for this position TRANSCRIPTS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment

Essential Functions

·         Plans, develops and evaluates district-wide programs for adults

·         Identifies interests and needs of the community for district-wide adult programming

·         Explores and develops relationships in the community with potential program presenters

·         Collaborates with Planning and Development Librarian to select exhibits, program opportunities, and author events as well as assist in applications and procedures necessary to procure them

·         Coordinates Big Read/One Read and Summer Reading Program for adults district wide; may serve as Committee Chair or member for these committees

·         Assists with branch programming as needed

·         Coordinates with Community Relations to market adult programming

·         Organizes and maintains program information as a resource to be used by library staff

·         Researches best practices and trends in adult programming and disseminates the information to other library staff

·         Reports monthly statistics to the Business Office

·         Responds to inquiries from businesses, agencies and organizations seeking to present programs at the library

·         Assists with rooms set up for use during library sponsored or coordinated adult programming

·         Mentors staff responsible for adult programs throughout the District

·         Serves as member of Support Staff

·         Interprets and implements the Library’s General Conduct Policy

·         Timeliness:  The employee must be punctual and timely in arriving to work and completing tasks. The employee must also be capable of working all of the hours in their assigned shift.

·         Ability to work with others and the general public:  It is essential that individual who works in this position have the ability to work and interact in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner with others.

·         This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.

Skills/Job Knowledge

·         Excellent communications skills, oral and written

·         Ability to effectively listen to and respond to patron inquiries

·         Effective problem solving and decision-making skills

·         Ability to give public presentations

·         Ability to perform essential job functions during times of high public usage

·         Basic knowledge library policies and functions

·         Computer and keyboard skills

·         Ability to operate various audiovisual, computer and teleconferencing equipment

·         Advanced knowledge of Internet functionality

Education/Experience

·         MLS or MLIS degree, from an ALA accredited institution or related Master’s degree

·         Public Library experience

·         Experience in creating and presenting adult programming

Contact

·         Extensive contact with the public in person, over the telephone, and through email

·         Works closely with other branch personnel

·         Routine telephone and email contact with other departments and branches

·         Occasional work with other branch departments

Supervision

·         Supervised by Executive Director

Physical Demands

·         Computer keyboard usage for extended periods of time

·         Physical mobility to move between work stations

·         Performs bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height

·         Routine lifting of library material weighing up to 50 lbs.

Working Environment

·         Primarily indoors, with heating and cooling regulated, in a general library environment

Miscellaneous Requirements

·         Must pass a security background check

The vision for the Springfield-Greene County Library is to be a thriving Library that is an integral part of the lives of the community. Library employees will be expected to embrace the following values:

Synergy – To produce a combined effect greater than what we can do individually

Empowerment – To give someone the means or ability to do something

Respect – To treat all people with dignity

Inclusion – To invite and welcome

Innovation – To start or provide something new

Confidence – To be certain of trustworthiness

Excellence – To be the best in everything we do

DS4SJ/CAASI Computer Science Summer Intern

Full time Software developer to support CAASI’s Data Science for Social Justice project. Develops code for CAASI web platform. Work closely with tech program manager and UX designer to implement and test web platforms. Coordinate development with other programmers and develop documentation.

This position will be from 5/1/23-6/30/23.

Prefer experience  with web development and related technologies, specifically: Python, Django, JavaScript, React, CSS, and Docker. Interest in being a full stack developer.

IT Resident

Join the Pitt ULS in a two year paid IT Residency designed to give you a practical career-building opportunity.  This is an opportunity for recent graduates, including F-1 visa holders looking for Optional Practical Training.  You’ll gain directed, hands-on experience building out ULS information systems within a mutually chosen set of specialization tracks, including:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Intelligence
  • Deployment Orchestration
  • Discovery and Accessibility
  • Open Source Development
  • Smart Building User Experience
  • Systems Analysis

The Residency will feature hands-on work in real-life problem solving. You’ll enhance the practical technical and professional skills which will prepare you for future pursuits within your Information Technology career.  You’ll find the freedom to explore, receive the direction to succeed, and will accumulate a portfolio of published, peer-reviewed work with application here at Pitt and beyond.

Come work where important conversations happen, curiosity and experimentation are encouraged, collaboration is key, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental.

https://library.pitt.edu/about-it-residency-program

BNY Mellon – Audit Technology Services – Summer Intern

Intern – BNY MELLON – Internal Audit Division/Audit Technical Services Team (Remote Position)

The Audit Technical Service team (ATS) is responsible for administration of all technical systems used by the Internal Audit Department.   This includes developing software, installing and configuring vendor packages, implementing enhancements as well as the daily maintenance and support of critical systems.   As an Intern with ATS you will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of IT professionals and have firsthand experience with the support and development of corporate systems.

The qualified individual should be enrolled in a 4-year degree program and must have a minimum QPA of 3.0.   Typically, the incumbent will be a junior or senior in the upcoming school year with a major in Information Systems or Computer Science. He/she will possess strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.  Strong communication and organizational skills are a must.  He/she should be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.

Experience with some of the following languages and technologies are preferred, but not required: Java, XML, HTML, relational databases (specifically, MS SQL, and MS Access); .net; Visual Basic; C++. A familiarity with various data analysis tools is a plus.

 

Intern, Asset Security – Information Security

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

  • Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
  • Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
  • Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Intern, Asset Security- Information Security will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Support the Records and Information Management (RIM) and Data Classification teams in overall delivery of assigned projects.
  • Participate in regularly scheduled project meetings and document meeting minutes.
  • Assist project teams with the development and capture of metrics, resources, and feedback.
  • Assist RIM team onsite (if located locally) performing duties pertaining to physical records management.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

  • The successful candidate will have preferably completed a minimum of their sophomore year and be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in MIS, IT, or Computer / Software Engineering, Library Sciences analysis degree programs, or a related field of study. A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred, however, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
  • Must possess strong problem-solving, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be at least intermediate level with Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency in speaking, reading, comprehending, and writing English is required.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is: If Pursing Bachelors = $20/hour, If Pursing Masters = $25/hour, If Pursing Doctorate = $30/hour.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UX designer

We are looking for a talented UX designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing user-centered experiences and interfaces for our digital products, ensuring that they are easy to use and visually appealing.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define and design user-centered experiences and interfaces for our digital products.
Develop and maintain user personas, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and other design artifacts.
Conduct user research, usability testing, and other feedback mechanisms to validate designs and identify areas for improvement.
Create high-fidelity visual designs, design systems, and design guidelines that are scalable, flexible, and consistent across our products.
Collaborate with developers to ensure that designs are implemented correctly, and work to identify and resolve any design-related issues that arise during development.
Requirements:

An UX designer, with a portfolio of digital products that demonstrate a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and practices.
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, and InVision.
Strong understanding of web and mobile development technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment, and to communicate design ideas and solutions effectively.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or Information Science.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and the opportunity to work on exciting digital products that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

If you are a passionate UX designer who is excited about the prospect of working on cutting-edge digital products, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role to lagniappe.microsystems@gmail.com.

Software Engineer

We are looking for a skilled full-stack software engineer intern or mobile app developer intern with expertise in React Native to join our dynamic fintech startup, Lagniappe Microsystems. As a member of our team, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to work on our flagship product, Richie, which is designed to automate debt management and provide users with a clear visualization of all their financial information on one dashboard.

Our startup is backed by the prestigious Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, and our co-founders are graduates of these renowned institutions. By joining our team, you’ll have the chance to work alongside experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, as we work to revolutionize the financial industry.

As a full-stack software engineer or mobile app developer, you’ll be responsible for creating well-structured front-end architecture and APIs, writing reusable and scalable JavaScript code, and working with a range of technologies, including React Native, JavaScript, Android, iOS, TypeScript, Nodejs, SQL, and MongoDB. You should be able to demonstrate experience in these areas, and be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively with our team.

This role is open to students with OPT, although it is an unpaid intern position. We are committed to providing talented individuals with opportunities to gain real-world experience in fintech and software engineering, and we are confident that this role will be a valuable learning experience for anyone looking to take their skills to the next level.

In summary, if you’re a highly skilled full-stack software engineer or mobile app developer with expertise in React Native, and you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, we believe that Lagniappe Microsystems is the perfect place for you to grow and learn. Join our team and help us revolutionize the financial industry with our flagship product, Richie!

Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role to lagniappe.microsystems@gmail.com.

Chemical & Physical Sciences Librarian

UC Berkeley Library is seeking a creative, collaborative, outreach-oriented, and user-centered librarian to support world-class research and teaching in the chemical and physical sciences as a member of the Engineering & Physical Sciences Division. The position involves active engagement with instruction, information literacy, research assistance, collection development, scholarly communications, and outreach to students, faculty, and the broader academic community. This position serves as subject librarian for the chemical sciences and one or more disciplines in the physical sciences. We encourage applications from early-career librarians and students nearing graduation!

Note, although the first review date is currently listed as Feb 21, we are extending it to Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Informationist

The Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library (HSL) aims to be the focal point for the exchange of biomedical and scientific information that is vital to the broad range of aspirations and activities within the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC).

In this critical role, the Informationist will create and deliver innovative information management programming to support teaching efforts at the professional schools on CUIMC’s campus, preparing future healthcare professionals to use information responsibly, efficiently, and effectively. The Informationist will report to the Programs Director and work closely with other Informationists, the Instructional Design Specialist, and members of the HSL team.

 

Responsibilities:
Serves as an expert advisor and consultant to CUIMC teaching faculty. Identifies and actively cultivates enduring partnerships with academic programs and key faculty at CUIMC, aiming to facilitate meaningful use of information resources and tools in teaching and learning. (40%)

Develops, implements, and promotes education programming, focusing on educational efforts at CUIMC; provides advice and assists faculty in integrating information resources into face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses; and develops associated digital content in a variety of formats. (35%)

Partners with HSL’s Access Services, Information Resources, Web Management, and Digital Content teams to contribute to library-wide needs assessment efforts, as well as implementing marketing strategies, resources, and tools that meet those needs. (10%)

Actively contributes to the Informationist team’s efforts in consulting and advisory programs for faculty and students. (10%)

Consults with researchers, clinicians, peers and peer groups within and outside of HSL to monitor and contribute to the developments and new methods in information science, education, and biomedicine. (5%)

 

Required qualifications:
A MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited institution or equivalent education and experience are required.

Demonstrated ability to identify, build, cultivate, and sustain strategic partnerships.

Familiarity with information resources, tools, and trends in information sciences.

Knowledge of emerging technologies in information science.

Experience in creating digital content.

Excellent analytical skills.

Ability to set and adjust priorities, set goals, and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work independently with varied user groups in a complex organization and function collaboratively in a rapidly changing team environment. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.

Commitment and ability to conduct and present/publish independent scholarship that contributes to the advancement of health sciences librarianship.

 

Preferred qualifications:
Understanding of trends in health professions education.

Understanding of needs assessment and evaluation methodologies.

Understanding of and ability to apply in practice principles of information literacy.

Experience with or understanding of instructional design methodology and technologies.

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Hybrid (on-site/remote) work environment– off-site days must be within nearby commuting distance to 701 W. 168th St, New York, NY 10032, USA.

Salary range– $73,000 – $75,000 USD

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Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Data Scientist

Interested in joining a team of data scientists working in the city of Pittsburgh? Data Science Center-Pittsburgh focuses on the application of data science techniques via cloud-based platforms to solve challenging DoD problems in cyber and networking domains.

Check the USA Jobs listing below for more information:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/701580900

Duties:

Serve as a Senior Data Scientist and as a team leader for the most complex projects, with responsibility for conducting a wide variety of broad unclassified and classified up to and including TS/SCI (all caveats) analyses.
Serve as an expert interdisciplinary analyst, responsible for advanced level data science analytics characterized as highly unstructured and complex, having little definition or clarity, and complex analytic projects assigned to the organization.
Present conclusions and alternate solutions to senior management and makes recommendations on matters pertaining to current analytics and future concepts for solutions in NETCOM’s mission.
Use advanced predictive analysis, data visualization, modeling, machine learning, and data science methods to extract meaningful value from the Army’s Big Data Platform.
Collaborate with network subject matter experts, management, and decision-makers to clarify issues and objectives and propose process improvements.