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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library supports the education, research, patient care, and community service missions of University of North Texas Health Fort Worth (UNTH) by meeting the information needs of faculty, students, staff, and the local health sciences community.
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Position Overview
Gibson D. Lewis Library at UNT Health Fort Worth is hiring a part-time Building Library Specialist. In this role, you’ll support Lewis D. Gibson Library through daily building checks, conducting space studies, and serves as a key liaison between library administration, campus partners, and building occupants.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works well independently, brings positive energy, and is very detailed oriented.
This position is temporary, with an end date of 08/31/2027 with the possibility of a one-year extension at Gibson D. Lewis Library’s sole discretion.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with managing library spaces.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work independently with strong adaptability and flexibility.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Creative problem-solving and willingness to bring new ideas to the table.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and other student workers.
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning new tools and trends.
- Reliability, professionalism, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Comfort working in an academic environment.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to create reports in a logical manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
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Job Duties
- Communicates with library staff regarding open and closed work orders.
- Creates signage for building patrons to convey closings or other issues.
- Liaises with facilities and custodial - meeting regularly with custodial to cover cleaning issues of the library.
- Collates building statistics.
- Conducts space surveys.
- Submits work orders and tracks through completion.
- Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines.
- Sets cleaning days each year to take care of cleaning not covered by custodia.
- Provides building reports to Library Administration.
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Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
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Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Part-time with a maximum of 19 hours per week. All work will occur Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with some flexibility regarding exact days and times within these traditional business hours.
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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