Library Manager Principal

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 25, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Library Manager Principal

Requisition Number

RE45061

Working Title

Director of Young Library Circulation

Department Name

88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

45

Salary Range

$46,806-77,226/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects of up to 25 pounds, standing/walking for long periods of time, working at a computer for extended periods of time

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.. In addition, this position is on-call and required to work alternating shifts to provide 2nd and 3rd and weekends when not covered by staff or graduate interns.

Work location: W.T. Young Library

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Finance, Administration, and Operations, the Director of Young Library Circulation provides leadership for the Circulation department and manages day-to-day operations at Young Library. This position has a wide scope of administrative duties including, but not limited to developing policies and procedures, analyzing services and resources, and making recommendations to enhance the user experience. The Director also oversees Young Library facility operations, including managing contract security guards, coordinating with custodial staff and building operators, serving as Assistant Building Emergency Coordinator, and acting as the primary contact for building information. Additionally, the Director works alternating shifts to provide 2nd and 3rd shift and weekend coverage as needed, in coordination with the Assistant Director.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Office, Alma (library database)

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Academic library experience

Deadline to Apply

05/01/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents