Overview and Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

This position supports Saint Mary’s student, faculty, and staff academics by managing library services, primarily circulation, reserves, and library stack management at the Winona Library. The Library Circulation Services Manager also supervises a team of student assistants and in conjunction with Library Evening Associates ensures the Winona Library is open and available for student, faculty, and staff use during the academic year and over the summer. This position is full time, 40 hours per week and works Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm.

Salary Range: $16/hr. - $20/hr.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Opens the library and prepares the circulation desk for service every weekday.
• Provides user-centered and efficient circulation services and basic reference services, making referrals as needed to the librarians or other staff. 
• Oversees library billing for both campuses, answers questions that may arise regarding bills and notices, and resolves lost and overdue issues.

• Assists library users with technologies.
• Leads library stack maintenance; which includes regular shifting and inventory projects
• Accepts, monitors and maintains course reserves collection.
• Supervises library student workers, in collaboration with Library Services Evening Associates.
• Collects statistics in areas of responsibility.
• Recommends, develops and enforces access circulation policies, workflows and procedures.
• Backs-up Library Services Evening Associates by covering evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
• Performs other projects and duties, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND FUNCTIONS

• Delivers excellent user-centered customer service.
• Demonstrates excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Works effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Works independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Produces accurate and detailed work.
• Manages multiple tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Uses basic computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Spends periods of time standing, walking, and doing moderate lifting.
• Support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary’s University as a Lasallian Catholic university.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Associate’s degree is required.
• May consider other acceptable equivalent combinations of training and experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience assisting library users in an academic library.

Application Requirements

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Salary : $16 - $20