General Information
| Job Description | LIBRARY SUPV 2 | Working Title | Acquisitions Unit Supervisor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006287 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | University Library - D01090 | Department Head | Steven Mandeville-Gamble |
| Supervisor | Tiffany Moxham | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 006760 | LIBRARY AST 3 | 3.0 |
| 006759 | LIBRARY AST 4 | 1.0 |
Generic Scope
| Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives. |
Custom Scope
| Supervises staff Library Professionals and Library Assistants who are performing complex library duties and responsibilities. Provides direction to subordinates on policies and practices that often do not have clear guidelines. May also supervise students. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the unit. Work is performed independently within a framework of established guidelines. Exercises initiative, originality, and judgment in applying established library principles and practices to new and unusual problems, OR supervises students and Library Assistants who are performing routine and/or largely operational duties as part of the overall operations of a library AND spends a significant portion of the time personally performing duties indicative of the Library Professional 3 level, where duties and assignments are defined by broad objectives and involve a high degree of difficulty in subject and/or functional specializations. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Acquisitions Unit Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Acquisitions Unit. Supervises Library Assistants who are performing routine and / or largely operational duties as part of the overall operations of a library. Responsible for day-to-day operations. Provides technical guidance and resolves issues such as general communications and complaints, ordering, renewal, and processing materials, and bibliographic checking. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Oversees staff performing, or personally performs, duties and assignments that involve a high degree of difficulty in subject and/or functional specialization.
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50 |
As supervisor operates as the functional expert in the specialization, such as circulation and reserves, collection, reference, interlibrary services, cataloging, monographic processing, or serials processing.
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15 |
| Sets performance expectations, monitors performance, and recommends employee selection, corrective action, and dismissals. | 10 |
Manages schedules to ensure adequate coverage for specialization(s).
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5 |
Recommends changes to unit policies, processes, and procedures.
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5 |
| Provides leadership to supervised staff and fosters a motivating and engaged environment. Establishes goals for supervised staff and works continuously with them to promote achievement of established goals. Effectively delegates, empowers supervised staff to make independent decisions at appropriate operational levels and holds them accountable for successful completion of assignments. | 5 |
| Performs other duties as assigned. | 5 |
| Maintains knowledge of current industry trends and performs continuous assessment of innovative methodologies, technologies and approaches. Identifies opportunities for improvement and communicates them to Library leadership. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge enabling the performance of a full range of specialized duties in a functional area or specialized subject matter field; advanced problem solving and decision-making ability. | Required |
| Effective supervisory and organizational leadership skills. | Required |
| General knowledge of library technical practices and procedures | Required |
| Ability to provide effective leadership and supervision to supervised staff and foster a motivating and engaged environment. Ability to proactively manage employee performance, establish goals for supervised staff and work continuously to promote achievement of the established goals. Ability to effectively delegate and hold supervised staff accountable for successful completion of assignments. | Required |
| Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. | Required |
| Ability to accurately apply a wide variety of policies and procedures. | Required |
| Ability to perform accurate, detailed work. | Required |
| Ability to foster a respectful, cooperative, professional and courteous environment, maintain confidentiality, and employ tact and diplomacy. | Required |
| Ability to organize work, establish priorities and meet deadlines. | Required |
| Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships. | Required |
| Ability to display initiative and remain flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must pass FBI/Department of Justice background check. | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
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Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |