Touro College

Overview

The Library Assistant's task is to insure the continued functioning of the library when the librarian is not present. The Library Assistant will insure circulation continues unimpeded: checking in and out books and answering the patrons queries. Knowledge of the library's database, Sierra, is essential. If problems arise, the Library Assistant should contact the librarian for guidance.

Responsibilities

• The decorum of the library is to remain intact.
• The library hours of 9 PM - 12 AM must be kept, therefore punctuality of time is of immeasurable importance.

Qualifications

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students faculty and colleagues.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance 
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
• Annual Holiday Schedule
• All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
• Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
• Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 50 West 47th Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.