What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of the Logan Library position at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?
Coordinator of the Logan Library
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has an amazing opportunity for individuals excited and committed to lifelong learning as a Coordinator of the Logan Library.
As the Coordinator of the Logan Library you will hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate student library employees; provide daily work and task direction to student library employees; process and approve student payroll. You will place purchase orders and track financial transactions, including delivery of purchases, account reconciliations, check requests, interdepartmental invoices, vendor agreements and expense reports. You will create periodic budget projection estimates and assist with annual budget process. You will manage overdue library materials notifications, returns, library catalog updates, and billing with the Business Office. You will manage library catalog updates and transactions with faculty members for print course reserve materials. You will conduct citation verification of faculty authored citations prior to inclusion in the library managed institutional repository. You will assist with the mailing and return processing of interlibrary loan materials.
As the Coordinator of the Logan Library you will work collaboratively with library staff, to provide customer service while assisting library patrons with questions on directions, services, policies, website, catalog, databases, and room reservations. You will provide general office support for the Logan Library, including contacts, account numbers, staff and student employee handbooks. You will initiate and resolve service requests. You will ensure operations are performed within applicable laws, national library protocols, and Rose-Hulman and library policies and procedures.
You will oversee circulation processes including processing new library materials; check in new print periodicals and claim missing issues. You will select, order, copy catalog, process, display, and return leased books.
You will orchestrate library events; lead the library in developing, planning, organizing, promoting, and executing library events and displays. You will develop, publish, and maintain library’s internal web pages; manage and regularly promote the library using the library’s social media accounts and Campus Groups site; maintain library bulletin board and kiosk library displays.
Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and two to three years of relevant experience. Strong computer and internet literacy skills, including fluency with Microsoft Office suite, web browsers, and social media are required. Excellent oral and written communication, proofreading, and scheduling skills are essential. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions is required. Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret policies, procedures, periodicals, and financial spreadsheets.
Preferred candidates will have completed of one more MLS/MIS/MLIS or equivalent advanced degree courses from an American Library Association-accredited institution (or international equivalent). Three years of library work experience, including general office duties and processing financial transactions and prior supervisory experience is preferred. Basic project/process management skills are preferred. Experience configuring and troubleshooting computers and printers is highly desired. The ability to maintain professional poise and confidence in varied situations, often interacting with students, faculty, staff, and external contacts.
At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including a variety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and flexible paid leave program and dedicated time for professional development. As a Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness facilities and programming; a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on student lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact as well as receiving continual encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution, whose students’ education and success are the nucleus of everything we strive for. We support and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual growth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture is student-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employee has a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students with the world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.
Located on the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.
Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, jobs.rose-hulman.edu, will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources via email, HRApply@rose-hulman.edu, for questions.
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship at this time.
EEO/AA
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute’s policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, religion, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.