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About Fordham:

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Department: Law School Library

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Law Library, this position oversees and develops plans and projects relating to the primary print collection and the policies regarding its circulation and access. Additionally, it is responsible for the use of the library’s physical space and the supervision of full-time clerical, para-professional, and part-time employees, including their hiring, scheduling, and training.

Essential Functions:

Supervises full-time clerical, para-professional and part-time employees, including hiring, scheduling, and training.

Oversees & develops plans and projects relating to the primary print collection.

Formulates and enforces rules and policies regarding circulation and access.

Sets and publicizes library opening hours and arranges for library staffing.

Manages the library’s Alma Fulfillment/Circulation module, including maintaining and updating circulation policy settings, troubleshooting system issues, and developing statistical reports.

Oversees library physical space, including booking and access issues.

Monitors the physical state of the collections and library facilities, reports, and arranges for the resolution of issues.

Along with Document Delivery, coordinates the physical delivery of library material to faculty offices.

Manages the course reserve program and collection.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a circulation department, including supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with troubleshooting and system configuration of Alma.

Strong management experience, including a record of effectively managing, developing, and motivating staff.

Experience with or demonstrable interest in developing & managing digitization projects.

Minimum Salary: $80,500

Maximum Salary: $85,000