• Circulation Supervisor

    St. John Fisher University (Rochester, NY)


    Overview:

    St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

     

    The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

    Job Responsibilities:

    Responsible for the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations for the Access Services Department, ensuring a high level of customer service. Reports to the Circulation Coordinator. Primary responsibilities include:· Staffing the Library Service Desk and training/monitoring student workers· Opening/Closing the Library· Processing interlibrary loan requests

    Education / Experience:

    • High school diploma

    • Preferred – Bachelor Degree desirable or equivalent experience

    • 2-3 years directly related experience desired (library or customer service)

    Competencies / Skills:

    - Customer service ability and experience.

     

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    • Ability to work positively and productively in a team oriented, fast paced changing environment

    • Capacity to interact professionally with the public and to work as a team member with other employees

    • Supervisory experience (training and monitoring others’ work)

    • Working knowledge of Microsoft applications

    • Ability to be flexible and handle frequent interruptions

    • Strong Attention to detail

    • Punctuality

    • Ability to work night and weekend hours until closing, with flexibility for daytime hours and availability for emergency backup support

    Supervision of Employees:

    Student workers (indirect)

    Work Hours:

    Part-time, 20-22 hours per week, 12 months per year

    EEO Statement:

    It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

     

    The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

    The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ([email protected] ), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).