About Salem Academy and College:

Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls
and women in the country. Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to
innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all,
Salem has a rich 252-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who
are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts
education.
Salem Academy is a boarding and day college preparatory school with focus on interdisciplinary
learning using STEAM, wellness and leadership. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts
college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders. Salem College
has more than 40 full-time faculty and over 150 staff members who support approximately 500
students including full-time undergraduates, part-time students and graduate students. In 2023,
Salem received a second $5M anonymous philanthropic gift equaling its largest in history
focused on enabling our health leadership transformation. Our graduates are committed to
making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place.
Niche lists Salem Academy as the No. 1 boarding school in North Carolina; No. 5 college prep
high school in North Carolina as well as the No. 1 college prep school in the Greensboro/High
Point/Winston-Salem, NC area. Salem Academy has students from more than 10 states and 5
countries. Over 85% of the faculty and staff have a master’s degree or higher. Courses are
taught at the college prep, honors, AP and dual enrollment levels. The unique partnership and
shared campus with Salem College allows for collaboration with college faculty/staff on
curriculum ideas, club activities and more.
Recognized by the U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly, and the New York Times
Magazine as a top liberal arts college in the nation, Salem College continues to lead among
liberal arts colleges in social mobility and economic diversity. In 2023, U.S. News &World
Report ranked Salem College #2 among all national liberal arts colleges in America as a top
performer for social mobility. Salem performed as one of the best liberal arts colleges with the
highest percentage of Pell-eligible students graduating in four years. Out of 286 colleges in the
country, the New York Times Magazine ranked Salem College as #2 for economic diversity –
enrolling more economically disadvantaged students than its peers. This ranking is a reflection of
Salem’s commitment to making education accessible and affordable for all students. In another

2023 national ranking, Washington Monthly ranked Salem College as #4 in the nation for Pell-
eligible graduation rate, #8 in the country for earning performance, #14 best bang for your buck
college in the southeast, and #24 best liberal arts college in the U.S.
Salem Academy and College is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a vibrant college
town known as the “City of Arts and Innovation” Winston-Salem is a lively academic
community, home to six institutions of higher education and more than 26,000 students. Winston
Salem has a collaborative and engaged academic community with strong private and public
schools, excellent healthcare systems, and affordable housing. The Winston-Salem area also
offers a rich variety of cultural opportunities and has a vibrant art and restaurant scene. Within a
few hours of campus are mountains for skiing, camping, or hiking; rivers for whitewater rafting;
and the beautiful ports and beaches of North and South Carolina.

Position Summary:

The Evening Library Specialist (ELS) provide staff coverage and supervise student workers in Gramley Library in the evening hours during the fall and spring academic semesters. Responsibilities include providing direct customer services, performing a variety of circulation tasks, reinforcing policies and procedures, resolving issues typically handled by full-time staff, as well as answering or referring general reference and informational questions. Each ELS covers two to three evening shifts weekly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide staff coverage during evening hours (5pm – Midnight), Sunday – Thursday
• Supervise student workers and reinforce policies and procedures
• Provide direct assistance to faculty, staff, students and community members
• Perform circulation and interlibrary loan tasks
• Troubleshoot library technology and refer issues to the IT Department as necessary
• Manage and troubleshoot facility-related issues and refer to the appropriate staff or department
• Other circulation projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, oral, interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of law enforcement/security best practices and procedures.
• Analytical skills and objective observation of situations and quick decision-making.
• Skill in managing situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and impartially.
• De-escalation skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with demonstrated problem-solving skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship between diverse operating organizations.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to cope with changing requirements, and goals (sometimes rapid changes).

Required Qualifications:

• Customer service experience
• Supervisory experience
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a variety of users
• Experience with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Physical Functions:

• Bend, squat, stand, kneel, walk, run, crawl, and climb.
• Regularly ascend/descend stairs.
• Walk for long distances and sit for varying lengths of time.
• Reach above shoulders, handle keys/tools/objects, push, pull, carry, or lift objects over 40 lbs.
• Work may necessitate accessing and working in confined spaces or high spaces.
• Must be physically able to perform tasks appropriately.
• Must be physically able to operate the equipment required to perform duties.
• Work in an indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an academic library

Salem Academy and College is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.

For questions, please contact: library.admin@salem.edu