Access Services Evening Supervisor - Kent Library

Access Services Evening Supervisor - Kent Library

Southeast Missouri State University


Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202200408

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Kent Library

Closing:

Position Summary
Access Services Evening Supervisor
Kent Library
Full-Time, full benefits
10-Month Professional Position

Working August - May, Sunday - Thursday 2:00pm - 11:00pm (off June-July)
Note: Work hours differ fall and spring breaks, winter intersession and when there are no classes.

Access Services manages Kent Library's primary user service points. The Access Services evening supervisor provides leadership in establishing and ensuring excellent student, faculty, staff and community guest user services. The evening supervisor is responsible for effective and efficient unit management and operations; including training, supervising and evaluating unit staff. The supervisor is responsible for opening, staffing, and closing the building, and for user and staff safety and security during regular and extended hours. Day-to-day operations include providing courteous, friendly user services; assisting users in finding information and lending/borrowing activities; and organizing and maintaining the Library's circulating collections. Access Services staff may be required to work during poor weather conditions as Kent Library is an essential university service.


Primary Responsibilities

Train, supervise and evaluate the Library Assistant IIs and student employees

Provide excellent, courteous, friendly user services

Ensure the safety and security of library users, resources and spaces

Facilitate user access to library services, resources, spaces and resource sharing

Provide nighttime reference and research assistance

Lead and participate in special projects as requested

Manage and maintain Kent Library's circulating, periodicals and reserve collections

Participate in borrowing and lending resource sharing activities

Share responsibility for building and facilities coordination

Create and maintain digital learning materials; such as library guides

Serve on library and university committees

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum two years of work experience in a library; public services experience a plus
• Experience providing user services
• Experience with employee training or supervision
• Evidence of effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize work effectively and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and ability to work well as a team member and individually
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to lead or participate in project planning, implementation and completion
• Proficiency using computers in a work setting and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Basic understanding of resource sharing among libraries
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multicultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities

As a public regional university, Southeast Missouri State University seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate and graduate education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model.

Required Information & Deadline
Application Deadline: The position is available Dec. 1, 2022 and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 28, 2022.

Required Information: Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page. You will need to submit the following in order for your application materials to be complete:

• Letter of interest addressing all position required qualifications
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Additional Information
Information about Kent Library can be found at: https://library.semo.edu



To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/semoedu/jobs/3799822/access-services-evening-supervisor-kent-library





Southeast Missouri State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action. In accordance with this commitment, and in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws, it is the policy of the University to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees in its employment practices, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. The University believes that a diverse University community advances the academic purposes of the University and enhances the working and learning environment.


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