Assistant Manager Circulation Services, Nights, Bruno Library - 520079

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Tuscaloosa, ALABAMA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 19 Jan 2024

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  56 Hourly (non-exempt) - Minimum - $ 14.92 Midpoint - $ 21.78


Department/Organization: 219101 - University Libraries


Normal Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 4:15pm to 1:00am


Job Summary: The Assistant Manager for Circulation Services assists in the planning and oversight of the development, implementation, and delivery of circulation services within a designated Library.


Additional Department Summary: This position serves as the night facility coordinator for Bruno Library and assists in Rodgers and Gorgas Libraries as needed. This includes the following: securing the buildings at closing, supervising student employees, assisting with new student employee training, assisting patrons, assisting with Inter-Library Loan and Document Delivery Service by filling requests, and serving as the point person for any emergency situation for UAPD or UA facilities. The position provides technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, and software to patrons as needed. The position handles book stack maintenance and tracing missing books in Bruno and may also serve as a back-up for 24/5 in Rodgers Library. The position contributes to programs and services related to Research Data Services. This includes the following: preparation of reports, updating social media and library websites, and preparing materials for classes and workshops sponsored by University Libraries. This position participates in the Libraries chat service and performs general reference services for students, staff, and faculty. Position collects, reports, and analyzes statistics related to library and resource services usage. Staff positions in the University Libraries can be moved to different library buildings on campus based on needs assessments. The position is typically assigned to evening or weekend hours, but hours may be adjusted as library hours change.


Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of progressively responsible library experience; OR Associate's degree and four (4) years of progressively responsible library experience; OR High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of progressively responsible library experience.


Skills and Knowledge: Strong communication skills needed in order to report issues to faculty, staff and students. Must be able to multi-task and organize workload with minimal supervision.


Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory experience in preferred, preferably in a library environment. Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices and other tech products. Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues.


Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.


Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster



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