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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Executive Vice President, the Research and Library assistant serves as the primary contact for the MTSA library, maintains research and library records, and coordinates alumni events.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PHD candidate in English, Research, or a related field of study preferred
- Proficient using Microsoft Suite applications
- Effective oral and written communication skills to discuss and document research process
- Strong IT skills and familiarity with the use of library databases
- Expert communication skills
- Comprehensive administrative and organizational skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as primary contact for the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia’s library.
- Collect, analyze, and report data through complex techniques and procedures, library research, or other project related methodology.
- Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follow up with colleagues and students to resolve problems or clarify data collected.
- Conduct literary reviews.
- Maintain accurate research and library records, safeguarding the confidentiality of various subjects, as needed.
- Advance the research efforts of MTSA by supporting the quest for new knowledge through scholarship, by providing new concepts and ideas.
- Engage faculty and clinical partners in research.
- Cataloging and maintaining all library materials.
- Order books, journals, and other resources as needed by request of students, fellows, faculty, etc.
- Maintain records, gather, and organize data for recurring MTSA reports.
- Assist is gathering institutional data for annual reporting.
- Maintain records for Internal Review Board/Committee (IRB).
- Participate in writing to submit grants for research and other opportunities, and act as MTSA IRB liaison.
- Coordinate operations and logistical planning of alumni events.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
- Alumni Committee
- Internal Review Committee
- Missions & Awards Gala Committee
- MTSA Staff Committee Member
REPORTING
Reports to the Executive Vice President
Terms of Employment
Full-time employment by Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia