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Jobs

Information about regular staff positions can be found on the Human Resources website.

Student Worker Positions

All open student worker positions are advertised by the Office of Student Financial Services. That site has a lot of useful information for prospective student employees.

Why Work for LTS?

• You will learn marketable skills that will carry you through your career. At LTS, students are responsible for providing essential services to the Brandeis community.
• You will have opportunities to grow within our organization. Our student employees earn additional responsibility over time and often take on leadership roles.
• You don't necessarily need experience to work for us. We are interested in outgoing, attentive, people-oriented individuals.

Hiring

Hiring for student technology positions takes place in late spring when we host the annual LTS Student Job Fair. However, applications for technology positions are collected throughout the year. Most of the library positions are recruited at the start of the fall semester. The rest of the year, these positions are generally filled, but openings do occur.

Below is the list of LTS student positions. If there is an opening you will see next to the position. If the position description does not have next to it, there is NO opening at this time.

• Archives/Special Collections
• Circulation
• Computer Classroom Support
• Computer Repair Shop
• Help Desk
• Institutional Repository
• Interlibrary Loan
• Media Technology Services (Audiovisual)
• Network Operations
• Preservation
• Reference (InfoPoint)
• Research and Instruction Services
• Resource Management and Assessment (Acquisitions/Cataloging/Serials)
• Information Security and Privacy
  
• Web Development/Administrative Systems

Archives/Special Collections

University Archives/Special Collections Assistant

• Goldfarb Library, Level 2 (Farber Archives)
• 10 - 15 hours per week (approx.)
• $11.50 per hour (starting)
• Contact Sarah Shoemaker (sshoemak@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Under the general direction of the University Archives and Special Collections Department, assists in processing and describing special materials and archival collections, conducts research for promotional and reference projects, and contributes to the day-to-day functions of the Department.

Note: Current enrollment in a Masters/PhD program required. Candidates who intend to remain at Brandeis for more than one year are preferred.

Circulation

Public Services Information and Borrowing Assistant

• Goldfarb Library, Level 1
• 7 - 10 hours per week (approx.)
• $9.00 per hour (starting)
• Contact Erin Jerome (ejerome@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Information and Borrowing Assistants provide front-desk library assistance to Brandeis students, faculty, staff, and guests, including materials and equipment borrowing transactions, information assistance, catalog lookups, and assistance with building operations and data collection activities. They also work off-desk performing shelving and stacks maintenance tasks and other projects as needed by Public Services staff. Information Assistants provide excellent customer service to the community, accurate processing of materials and use of the online circulation system, effective communication of library policy and procedures, and other duties as required.

Note: Customer service experience preferred.

Computer Classroom Support

Computer Classroom Support (Technical Support Specialist)

• Feldberg 5
• 10 - 12 hours per week (approx.)
• $9.75 per hour (starting)
• Contact Jay Chen (jaychen@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Assist in the maintenance of computer classrooms and labs. Will work with Windows and Macintosh clients and servers, troubleshoot hardware and software, install and configure software, and conduct remote and on-site service and updates using management software such as Symantec Ghost.

Computer Repair Shop

Repair Shop Technician

• Goldfarb Library, Level 1
• 10 hours per week (approx.)
• $9.75 per hour (starting)
• Contact Anne Livermore (anne@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Troubleshoot and repair desktop and laptop PCs, Macs, and printers. Help transport equipment and assist in recycling old computers (up to 50 lbs lifting required). Should be knowledgeable in both PC and Mac environments (all major operating systems and programs). Printer, networking, and OS X experience helpful. Experience in one of these three areas mandatory: UNet or Faculty-Staff Help Desk; extensive computer repair and customer support experience; or A+ certification.

Help Desk 

Help Desk Consultant (Help Desk Technician)

• Goldfarb Library, Level 1
• 8-10 hours per week (approx.)
• $10.25 per hour (starting)
• Contact Anne Livermore (anne@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Provide in-person and telephone support to all undergraduates, faculty, staff, and graduate students. Troubleshoot supported network, operating systems, applications, and University systems. Should have solid knowledge of Windows and Macintosh and the Internet. Must be willing to learn and grow with the job. Applicants must be able to think on the job and take reasonable action without supervision.

Institutional Repository

Institutional Repository & E-Research Assistant

• Goldfarb Library, Mezz.
• 15 hours per week (approx.)
• $15.00 per hour (starting)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Assist with support of the Brandeis Institutional Repository (http://bir.brandeis.edu), including submissions and metadata enhancement. Conduct statistical analysis and evaluation of electronic resources usage. This is a multifaceted project that requires individual initiative, analytical and problem solving skills. Must be proficient with Excel.

Interlibrary Loan (Resource Sharing)

Interlibrary Loan Assistant

• Goldfarb Library, Level 2
• 8 - 10 per week (approx.)
• $9.00 per hour (starting)
• Contact James Lee (jameslee@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Perform a variety of functions within the Interlibrary Loan department including searching in LOUIS and processing incoming and outgoing ILL materials. Attention to detail and enthusiasm for learning about library systems and services required.

Interlibrary Loan Borrowing Assistant

• Goldfarb Library, Level 2
• 15 hours per week (approx.)
• $10.75 per hour (starting)
• Contact Dzintra Lacis (lacis@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Provides public service and office support for Interlibrary Loan services. Assumes responsibility for managing Interlibrary Loan borrowing workflow in the absence of staff. Ability to direct the work of undergraduate student workers, dependability and a strong service attitude is required.

Note: Current enrollment in a Masters/PhD program required.

Interlibrary Loan Lending Assistant

• Goldfarb Library, Level 2
• 15 hours per week (approx.)
• $10.75 per hour (starting)
• Contact James Lee (jameslee@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Provides public service and office support for Interlibrary Loan services. Assumes responsibility for managing Interlibrary Loan workflow in the absence of staff. Ability to direct the work of undergraduate student workers, dependability and a strong service attitude is required.

Note: Current enrollment in a Masters/PhD program required.

Media Technology Services (Audiovisual)

Media and Technology Services Assistant

• Goldfarb Library, Level 3
• 10 - 12 hours per week (approx.)
• $9.75 per hour (starting)
• Contact Tim O'Neil (oneil@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Provides technical support for faculty, staff, students and visitors in the areas of classroom technology, video or audio production, conferencing technology, and traditional audio visual presentation. A flexible schedule, including weekends, will be necessary. Driver's license helpful.

Network Operations

Technical Support Specialist (Network Operations)

• Feldberg
• 10 - 15 hours per week (approx.)
• $9.75 per hour (starting)
• Contact Mike Fitzgerald (fitzm@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Network installation and troubleshooting. Install network equipment and activate new network jacks around campus. Maintain records of network connections.

UNet Systems Technician

• Feldberg
• 10 - 15 hours per week (approx.)
• $11.50 per hour (starting)
• Contact James Bartes (jbartes@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Does maintenance on core systems, works with the Systems Administrator to design and implement new systems and applications, and performs security hardening and auditing on university systems. May do some computer forensics and/or provide high-level support.

Preservation

Preservation Assistant

• Goldfarb Library, Level 2
• 8 - 10 hours per week (approx.)
• $9.00 per hour (starting)
• Contact Leslie Reicher (reicher@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Performs specialized bookbinding functions for the in-house repair and treatment of library materials. Works with binding equipment and sharp instruments such as surgical scalpels. Manual dexterity and excellent eye hand coordination is required.

Note: Art or photography coursework or equivalent in design project work required.

Reference (InfoPoint)

Information Assistant

• Goldfarb Library, Level 1
• 10 hours per week (approx.)
• $11.50 per hour (starting)
• Contact Thomas Valicenti (valicent@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: The Information Assistant provides directional and informational assistance at the Information Desk of the Main Library, answering brief, factual questions. He or she helps patrons find information in the LTS website and selected databases, such as LOUIS and WorldCat, while referring complex inquiries to the Reference Librarians. The Information Assistant answers reference queries over the telephone and helps patrons with the use of microform machines, printers, copiers, and also basic circulation services.

Note: Current enrollment in a Masters/PhD program required.

Research and Instruction Services

Teaching Technology Production Assistant

• Farber Library, Level 2
• 7 - 10 hours per week (approx.)
• $11.50 per hour (starting)
• Contact Bren Campbell (bcampbel@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Investigates and documents functionality in LATTE and related systems. Conducts testing of the course management system and other applications. Responds to support requests. Knowledge of multiple operating systems and multiple web-based and desktop software is expected. Capacity for thoroughly understanding software and identifying issues, bugs, and advanced features. Readily uses both systematic and strategic approaches to problem solving. Strong written and verbal skills are essential.

Note: Current enrollment in a Masters/PhD program required.

Technical Support Specialist, Getz Multimedia Lab

• Farber Library, Level 3
• 7 - 10 hours per week (approx.)
• $9.75 per hour (starting)
• Contact Mark Dellelo (dellelo@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Provides training and support for curricular and extracurricular projects using a variety of multimedia applications; also collaborates with staff on internal projects with the goal of exploring and documenting the creative use of multimedia in teaching and learning. A background in computers, design, video production, or music recording/composition is required.

Resource Management and Assessment (Acquisitions/Cataloging/Serials)

Metadata and Collections Assistant

• Goldfarb Library, Level 2
• 10 - 12 hours per week (approx.)
• $9.00 per hour (starting)
• Contact Brenda Marino (marino@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Uses online catalog databases to perform bibliographic searching and cataloging; participates in the quality control of Exlibris and Louis catalog. Assists in automation projects and book preparation activities as needed.

Serials Assistant

• Goldfarb Library, Level 2
• 8 - 10 hours per week (approx.)
• $9.25 per hour (starting)
• Contact David Noreen (noreen@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Processes journals, verifies accessibility of electronic resources, collects data for serials maintenance and for migration from print to electronic format. Must be familiar with computers and computer applications. Must be well organized, pay careful attention to detail and able to work with minimal supervision.

Electronic Resources Assistant

• Goldfarb Library, Level 2
• 8 - 10 hours per week (approx.)
• $9.25 per hour (starting)
• Contact Wendy Lee (wlee@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Assists in collecting electronic resources usage statistics and checks the accessibility of electronic resources. Familiarity with Excel spreadsheets, and online databases and electronic journals. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

Information Security and Privacy

UNet Systems Technician

• Feldberg
• 10 hours per week (approx.)
• $11.50 per hour (starting)
• Contact George Moore (gmoore@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Build new systems and help maintain existing systems related to core services like email, web servers, account management and security monitoring. We expect that you will work for us for at least 2 years. Typically we hire in the spring semester for full-time work over the summer.

Web Development/Administrative Systems

Web Developer

• Feldberg
• 7-10 hours per week (approx.)
• $10.25 per hour (starting)
• Contact Ian Rifkin (irifkin@brandeis,edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Develops sites for various divisions of the University. Assists with the administration of the web content management system, and myBrandeis campus portal. Must be proficient with HTML, CSS, image editing, and web authoring tools.

Senior Web Developer

• Feldberg
• 7-10 hours per week (approx.)
• $12.00 per hour (starting)
• Contact Ian Rifkin (irifkin@brandeis,edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Develops websites for various divisions of the University. Assists with administration of the web content management system and blogs.brandeis.edu. Must be proficient with HTML, CSS, image editing and web authoring tools; strong oral and written communication skills.

Applications Developer

• Feldberg
• 10-15 hours per week (approx.)
• $12.00 per hour (starting)
• Contact: Garth Sainio (gsainio@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Specifies, designs, and develops applications for web and middleware, such as database-driven solutions, and wireframes, and application workflows that articulate the design of new and existing end-user web applications. Knowledge of a programming language. Experience with Unix command line, web servers, and relational databases; solid knowledge of HTML and CSS is required. Knowledge of Perl, Apache, Linux, MySQL, Oracle, Tcl, PHP, JavaScript, XML-RPC, SOAP. Version control systems (CVS/SVN) and AOLServer are all preferred.

Senior Applications Developer

• Feldberg
• 10-15 hours per week ( approx.)
• $12.50 per hour (starting)
• Contact: Garth Sainio (gsainio@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Specifies designs, and develops applications for web and middleware. Develops system architecture models and maps. Evaluates existing architecture, plans for improvements, and implements changes. A strong background in programming and system architecture; knowledge of a programming language; experience with administration of Unix systems, web servers, and relational databases, solid knowledge of HTML and CSS is required. Knowledge of Perl, Apache, Linux, MySQL, Oracle, Tcl, PHP, JavaScript, XML-RPC, SOAP, version control systems (CVS/SVN) and AOLServer are all preferred.

ETL/Data Warehouse Developer

• Feldberg
• 20 hours per week (approx.)
• $12.00 per hour (starting
• Contact: Jaap van Reijendam (jvanreij@brandeis.edu)

See Student Financial Services for open positions.

Description: Under the direction of the Data Warehuse Development staff, develops Ascential DataStage maps to migrate data from systems like Moodle, PowerFAIDS and PeopleSoft to the Data Warehouse, and then develops reports in MicroStrategy to access this data. Must have knowledge of a programming language and be proficient with databases and SQL. Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment are also required.