Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Circulation Course Reserves Coordinator is a mission-critical staff member that works with the Head of Circulation in conjunction with circulation staff and student workers. This position is individually responsible for coordinating course reserves and engaging with faculty members to make library resources accessible to the Skidmore community. The Circulation Course Reserves Coordinator contributes to all aspects of library management, and as essential personnel may be called upon to work when the campus is otherwise closed. This is a full time, 12 months per year position.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

• Manage course reserves in conjunction with faculty, bibliographic services, and the circulation department.


• Open and staff the library during morning hours.


• Maintain open communication with building personnel to address concerns, facilitate projects, and perform daily operations.


• Lead the missing item search process and order replacements as necessary.


• Collect and file departmental records.


• Hire, train, and supervise fleet of 35-40 of student workers.


• Maintain Library stacks in the library building and in our storage facility located on campus.


• Staff the building during operational hours and provide excellent customer service.


• Participate in departmental and library meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education : No minimum education required. 1-2 years of college or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience : 

• 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a public service environment.


• Familiarity and comfort with information systems and technology.


• Strong communication and organizational skills.


• Skilled in teamwork and collaboration

PAY RANGE:

$20.65 - $23.00 per hour commensurate with experience

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

1. Cover letter


2. Resume


3. List of three references

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100 ... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!

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