Ocean County College is hiring: P/T Library Administrative Specialist- Evenings

Salary: $26.59 - $35.46 Hourly
Location : Main Campus - Toms River, NJ
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202301050
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Library Services
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Days of Week- Schedule: Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday
Additional Information: Monday-Friday, 5pm-8pm

The Position

The position supports student learning and research by providing reference services and facilitating information literacy instruction in both digital and traditional formats. It develops and delivers educational materials, assists users with technology and database inquiries, and contributes to collection development within assigned subject areas. The role also includes advising students on academic curriculum, participating in assessment activities, and maintaining library facilities such as the Podcast Studio and study rooms.

Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator

Staff Duration: Part Time 12 months, 15 hours per week (Mon - Fri; 5:00pm - 8:00pm)
What You Will Do

1. Facilitates supplemental information literacy classes and provides reference services in both digital and traditional formats, including real-time chat or virtual sessions.
2. Develops resource-specific informational materials, educational materials, and instructional resources for traditional and digital delivery.
3. Assists library users with computer, software, printing, internet, and database questions.
4. Performs collection development for assigned areas of the collection.
5. Advises students on academic curriculum; participates in student learning outcome assessments.
6. Performs daily checks of the Podcast Studio and study rooms.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.
The Successful Candidate Must Have

1. MLIS degree or equivalent, or within 6 months of obtaining MLIS degree.
2. 3 years of library experience.
3. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and technical skills.
4. Knowledge of print and online library resources.

Even Better If You Have

1. Experience providing reference and instruction services in an academic or public library setting.
2. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver instructional materials in both digital and traditional formats.
3. Proficiency with online databases, library management systems, and emerging instructional technologies.

Ocean County College offers the following benefits to part-time Non-Affiliated Administrators:

Time Off:
OCC follows the NJ Sick Leave Law, providing one (1) hour of sick leave per every thirty (30) hours worked. A maximum of forty (40) hours may be accrued.

Pension Benefits:
Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. This position is only eligible for the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP). For more information visit:
Employee Assistance Program:
OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.
01

Do you have a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree or will obtain a degree in MLIS within the next six months?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years have you worked directly within a library setting?

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) to two (2) years
• Three (3) to five (5) years
• More than five (5) years

03

Are you able and willing to work the hours of the position? The position is Monday-Friday evenings, from 5pm-8pm.
Required Question