Library Services Director - Higher Ed. jobs in San Antonio, TX

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 8375
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 08/06/2022. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary
Salary Range: $31,200 - $35,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours per Week
Non-Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Shift for this position is Tuesday through Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions
Function:

To administer services to students, faculty, staff, and community patrons within the Libraries by serving as a facilitator for reference and resource discovery, collections access, circulation, and library academic support services. Responsible for overseeing student use of the study spaces and equipment throughout the library to promote a safe and secure learning environment.

Scope:

Responsible for understanding and responding to the needs of students and other library users regarding the use of library resources. Interprets library policies and procedures as they apply to students, other library users, and team members. Communicates needs of students and other library users to the appropriate manager.

Typical:

Periodic:

Required Qualifications
High school graduation or GED

• Four years of customer or library services experience.
• Some positions require a valid Texas State driver's license and approval to drive UTSA vehicles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working in teams or evidence of flexibility and adaptability.
• Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Ability to learn to learn software/hardware or other special equipment and tools used in unit operations to which assigned.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or other specialized training or knowledge.

• Experience in software/hardware or other special equipment and tools used in unit operations to which assigned.
  

Working Conditions
Working Conditions:

• Schedule is subject to the shift assigned to.
• Requires the ability to lift items weighing up to 12 lbs. (laptop computer with case); reaching, bending, lifting, referencing print, microform documents, computer files and using microform readers, special equipment and tools. May include exposure to book mold and dust.
• Some positions require night and/or weekend work. Overtime may be required during peak periods. May be assigned to cover night shift for 24/7 library extended hours during finals and some holidays.

This position will be primarily located:

On Campus: Primary work location will be on campus

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.