Head of Ancillary Services jobs in Worcester, MA

Head of Ancillary Services directs and coordinates all aspects of non-nursing ancillary services like pharmacy, respiratory, medical records, and occupational or physical therapy. Sets policies and procedures and ensures all services meet the objectives of the organization. Being a Head of Ancillary Services requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Head of Ancillary Services typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Head of Ancillary Services typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Head of Cataloging Services
  • American Antiquarian Society
  • Worcester, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Head of Cataloging Services

    Department: Cataloging Services

    Reports to: Associate Librarian

    FLSA status: Full-time, Exempt, 35 hours/week

    Salary Range: $70k – $77k, annually

    Location: Worcester, MA

    Deadline to apply: Applications accepted on a rolling basis; role will be listed until filled

    Start date: As soon as possible

    Organization Description: The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) cultivates a deeper understanding of the American past, grounded in its ever-growing collection of printed and manuscript sources. The Society fosters a broad community of inquiry through inclusive programs and generous support of scholarship. A national research library and learned society founded in 1812 by Revolutionary War patriot and printer Isaiah Thomas, AAS is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The AAS library today houses the largest and most accessible collection of books, pamphlets, broadsides, newspapers, periodicals, children's literature, music, and graphic arts material printed before the twentieth century in what is now the United States, as well as manuscripts and a substantial collection of secondary texts, bibliographies, and digital resources and reference works. AAS was presented with the 2013 National Humanities Medal by President Obama in a ceremony at the White House. The Society is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the institution, as expressed in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility: a statement from the Council and Staff of the American Antiquarian Society.

    Website: https://www.americanantiquarian.org/

    We are seeking an efficient, passionate individual to join our team providing leadership, strategic direction, and expertise in overseeing and supporting the activities of the cataloging department. The Head of Cataloging Services is responsible for supervising 6 full- and part-time rare materials catalogers, as well as support staff and interns, as necessary. This individual will create original and copy cataloging for 17th- to 21st-century printed materials, primarily books and pamphlets, while coordinating with curators who oversee the cataloging of materials in other formats (e.g., manuscripts, visual materials, etc.). The right candidate will work closely with the Acquisitions team to facilitate the processing of newly acquired materials, the Systems Librarian to support catalog maintenance, and with AAS staff responsible for explaining and interpreting the catalog to library users. The Head of Cataloging Services assists in the training of any AAS staff who work in the catalog and strive to cultivate a supportive and collaborative work environment.

    Essential Functions

    • Work with Associate Librarian and curators to determine cataloging priorities in connection with the Society's Strategic Plan and inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) commitments.
    • Proofread catalog records, both as a means of making the records more accurate and as a means of providing instruction and training.
    • Establish and maintain standards for the Society’s catalog records. Keeping abreast of changes and developments in the areas of rare book cataloging by monitoring online lists (e.g., AUTOCAT, ExLIBRIS, OCLC-CAT and the PCC List), reviewing relevant literature, and attending webinars and seminars.
    • Determine and implement strategies for catalog maintenance, including maintenance of authority records, reparative work in connection with institutional IDEA initiatives, collections inventories, resolving cataloging conflicts such as duplicate and/or incorrect records and clean-up of imported data from past projects and partnerships.
    • Create original rare book level bibliographic records and upgrade existing minimal-level records in the cataloging client, applying the rules and standards of AACR2, RDA, DCRM(B), the MARC21 Format for Bibliographic Data, and the Society's NAIP Manual.
    • Prepare and manage the departmental budget (including vendor services/contracts, cataloging staff supply needs, training, and travel)

    Travel: Occasional travel to attend conferences and/or workshops.

    Qualifications/Skills

    • Master’s degree in library/information science required.
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience cataloging rare materials.
    • Supervisory experience and ability to lead a diverse team to achieve departmental and institutional goals.
    • Understanding of cataloging rules and standards (AACR2, RDA, DCRM, etc.) and thorough familiarity with MARC format and familiarity with BIBFRAME.
    • Exposure to NACO and name authority work.
    • Experience with ExLibris’s Voyager Integrated Library System or similar ILS system and OCLC Connexion Client.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
    • Capacity to contribute to grant proposals, and draft documentation and reports as needed.

    Language Skills

    Ability to read, understand, speak, and write in Standard English; ability to communicate effectively in English with individuals in person, over the telephone, and via the printed word.

    Physical Demands and Work Environment

    Duties require periods of standing, walking, sitting. Duties require occasional periods of climbing or balancing, pulling/pushing items including book trucks with materials, lifting/carrying items weighing up to approximately 30 lbs., reaching with arms and hands. Vision and hearing at or correctable to “normal ranges.” Other physical tasks include use of hands for basic grasping/manipulation, use of hands for fine manipulation, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, keyboarding. Physical duties are subject to change. Must be able to transport oneself to work-related meetings, workshops, etc.

    Applicants, as well as position incumbents, who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

    Most duties are performed indoors in an office environment with artificial light and cool, thermostatically controlled temperatures. The noise level is low. May be exposed to dust, mold, and/or other organic material or other irritants. Hazards are considered minor and controllable.

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment and promotion opportunity regardless of ability, age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

    Compensation and Benefits:

    Salary range for this position is $70,000 to $77,000 per year.

    Examples of benefits for this role include annual paid leave [4 weeks’ vacation time, personal time, sick time, 10-13 holidays (depending on year), 1 day off in your birthday month, and paid time off for full office closure for approximately one week in December]. We also offer an employer-sponsored health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans [including an employer match after 1 year of service], professional development funds, and access to dental and vision insurance, among other benefits.



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      Worcester Head Start Office Administrator
      • Worcester Head Start
      • Worcester, MA FULL_TIME
      • The Worcester Child Development program/WPS has an opening for an Office Administrator effective immediately. Interested candidates should have the ability to perform the following tasks: Greet visito...
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      Worcester Head Start Family Service Advocate
      • Worcester Head Start
      • Worcester, MA FULL_TIME
      • The Worcester Child Development Head Start Program is seeking a reliable and responsible candidate for the position of Family Service Advocate. This position is 40 hours per week Monday- Friday for th...
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      Head
      • Idaho Forest Group
      • Athol, MA FULL_TIME
      • Maintenance POSITION SUMMARY The Head Filer is responsible for overseeing the filing room, machine alignments, and maintaining and repairing all saws, knives, and guides used in mill operations. KEY R...
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      Family Advocate for Paxton Center
      • Community Development Institute Head Start
      • Paxton, MA FULL_TIME
      • Location: 1195 E. Pells Street, Paxton Pay Period: Hourly Salary Based on Qualification: Weeks per Year: 52 Hours Per Week: 40 Benefits: Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave Medical/Dental/Vision Insuran...
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      Audiologist
      • Associates in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
      • Worcester, MA PART_TIME
      • Associates in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, P.C is a privately owned ENT practice seeking a part time fully licensed Audiologist to add to our team of two. We are a busy ENT practice located i...
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      Internal Sales Director (Community Relations Director)
      • Maplewood at Weston LLC
      • Weston, MA
      • Community Relations Director Generous base salary and commission plus comprehensive benefits package! Want to know what ...
      • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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      Director of Emergency Shelter Services
      • KLR Executive Search Group LLC
      • Boston, MA
      • KLR Executive Search Group is proud to partner with Heading Home (www.headinghomeinc.org) to recruit the next Director o...
      • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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      Vice President of Parking Operations
      • Beacon Hill Hospitality
      • Burlington, MA
      • Job Overview At Beacon Hill Hospitality, we look for people who want to help others not because it's their job, but beca...
      • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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      QA Head
      • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
      • Billerica, MA
      • COME WORK FOR US - INVESTING IN YOU AS A SUN PHARMA EMPLOYEE! * Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits * Health Savings Accoun...
      • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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      Retail Store Department Head - (Softlines) - Full Time
      • Ocean State Job Lot
      • Palmer, MA
      • Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position Join our team! All associates receive a ...
      • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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      Store Manager
      • Caffe Nero
      • Needham, MA
      • Job Description Job Description Caffè Nero -The Italian Coffee Company, is returning to growth in the New England area. ...
      • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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      Store Manager
      • Rebel Convenience Stores
      • Leominster, MA
      • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Store Manager to join our team! You will be responsible for overseeing ...
      • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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      Maternal Fetal Medicine - Division Chief
      • UMass Memorial Health Care
      • Worcester, MA
      • Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilitie...
      • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

      Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. Worcester is bordered by the towns of Auburn, Grafton, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, Paxton, Shrewsbury, and West Boylston. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth, because of its proximity to the center of Massachusetts. The city is about 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield, and 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Providence, Rhode Island. The Blackstone River forms in the center of Worcester by the conflue...
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