his position works in the Circulation Services Department and reports to the SR Library Information Specialist Lead Evening Weekend Supervisor. This position is responsible for opening the library on Sundays and closing the library Monday through Thursday. The position provides circulation assistance and basic reference help. The primary areas of responsibility are overseeing the Circulation Services Department nights/weekends, overseeing stacks maintenance, and working with Campus Police to maintain building security during late night/weekend shift. The position performs advanced technical, public service, and administrative duties requiring a high level of decision-making, judgment, and independence. It requires a broad understanding of the academic library context and of circulation work. This position plays a major role in the development of departmental policies and procedures and may write policies for the department. This position functions independently, receiving general guidance, limited supervision, and periodic reviews.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- One to two years’ experience in a library setting and/or in an applicable academic setting.
- Successful customer service experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Experience answering basic reference questions
Full Time/Part Time
Fully-benefit-eligible, 40-hours per week (1.0 FTE), staff position
Salary
$16.32 to $17.50 per hour commensurate with experience, education and internal equity. Plus eligible for $.70 per hour shift differential for any shift of 5 hours or more starting after 2pm.
Shift
During the academic year: opening the library and the Circulation Services Department on Sunday working 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM and closing the library and the Circulation Services Department Monday through Thursday working 4:15 PM and 12:15 AM.
Works closing schedule during intersession (4 weeks Dec/Jan, 3 weeks May, and 3 weeks Aug): Monday – Thursday 11:15 AM – 7:15 PM and Friday 9:15 AM – 5:15 PM.
During the eight-week summer session (June/July) works Sunday 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM & Monday through Thursday 2:15 PM – 10:15 PM.
Application Deadline
August 27, 2023.
Application Instructions
Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter that directly addresses how you meet the requirements of the position, resume or curriculum vitae, and list of 3 references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a single attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
For questions about how applicants apply, please call UMKC Human Resources at (816) 235-1621.
You may address your cover letter to: Jon Hern, Circulation Services. For all inquiries about the position, please contact the UMKC University Libraries Administration Office at (816) 235-1531 or umkcula@umkc.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
Know Your Rights
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- Know Your Rights English Version
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UMKC Statement on Diversity
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
Benefit Eligibility
We offer full benefits that start day one, generous paid time off, paid winter break, and continuing education benefits. Visit our Total Rewards page to learn more.
Also, explore the Total Rewards website to learn more about the rewards package we offer to acknowledge our employees as the university’s most important resource.
