Program Manager- UM Western

PROGRAM MANAGER

Department: Library
Position: 40 Hours per week; benefits including full benefit package
Wage: $18.684 hourly
Union Affiliation: MFPE

Description

The Library Program Manager manages all resources of a specialized program by managing daily operations, formulating policies, and planning use of materials and human resources. The scope of work includes strategic planning, development of short- and long-term goals, and oversight of human and financial resources. This position is responsible for supervising help desk personnel.

Responsibilities

Work is performed under the supervision of the Library Director. Responsibilities include:

• Providing quality assistance to library patrons and training student employees to provide the same
• Managing and mentoring work-study students and employees paid through student fees, including scheduling, training, and professional development
• Managing circulation of materials, including providing responsible stewardship of the print and electronic collections
• Ensuring the operability of library equipment and resources, including maintaining certifications for numerous technologies and working closely with campus IT staff and third-party vendor IT staff
• Promoting library efforts and programming, including social media content creation
• Aligning daily efforts with the applicable indicators specified in the Library Strategic Plan
• Overseeing the daily operations pertaining to the operating budget, including procurement of physical and digital materials
• Contributing to library programming efforts with a focus on efforts designed to promote a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Maintaining a library policy and procedures manual
• Creating budgetary, analytical, and statistical reports
• Frequent continuing education, primarily in regard to safety/emergencies, emerging technologies, and best practices in undergraduate research

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous experience managing financial resources
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products
• The ability to quickly master various established and emerging technologies, including Databases and the Library Management System
• Technology troubleshooting skills
• The ability to maintain equanimity while diffusing challenging behavior
• The ability to work independently

Preferred

• Previous library experience
• Previous experience working in higher education
• Previous experience managing an operating budget

The University and Dillon Area

The University of Montana Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.

Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.

The University of Montana Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.

The University of Montana Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities. Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UMW may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UMW, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately, but will remain open until the position is filled.

A complete application Includes:

1. Letter of Interest– addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
2. Detailed Resume– listing education and describing work experience.
3. Professional References– names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

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