• Unit Manager

    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso (El Paso, TX)


    43005BR

    Extended Job Title:

    Unit Manager

    Org Level 1:

    Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

    Position Description:

    Manages a unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represents the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

    Requisition ID:

    43005BR

    Travel Required:

    Up to 25%

    Major/Essential Functions:

    + Create original cataloging and metadata in OCLC, Alma/Primo, and digital repositories.

    + Copy catalogs, edits metadata, imports metadata, and curates metadata in the libraries' Alma/Primo Discovery system.

    + Monitors and manages all CZ Alma/Primo updates and all library personnel maintaining bibliographic record updates.

    + Answers library reference questions, assists library patrons, and performs literature searches.

    + Tasks are performed in person, via telephone, via email, in library chat room, via STM, and using other web-based reference tools.

    + Teaches courses (both credit and non-credit), conducts orientations, provides on-demand instructional sessions, designs instructional modules, and teaches seminars for faculty, residents, community members, and students.

    + Advises and provides feedback related to departmental goals, policies, and procedures.

    + Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.

    + Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.

    + Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.

    + Performs all duties as assigned.

     

    Grant Funded?:

     

    No

    Minimum Hire Rate:

    Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

    Pay Basis:

    Monthly

    Work Location:

    El Paso

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Master's degree in Library/Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited institution.

    + At least one year of experience working full-time in a health sciences library environment, and three years of experience working in an academic library's bibliographic management department.

    + Bilingual English/Spanish.

    + AHIP certification preferred, but not required.

    + Demonstrable experience using a major ILS/LMS, including experience teaching the system to others.

    + Demonstrable teaching skills.

    + Primo VE Administration Certification or ability to attain certification.

    + At least 3 years of full-time library bibliographic and link repair experience in a academic library with a mostly electronic collection.

    + Significant experience originally cataloging materials in foreign languages (Spanish language cataloging preferred).

    + Experience acting as a project manager for a system migration or a major library donation.

    + Knowledge of library purchasing practices.

    Campus:

    HSC - El Paso

    Department:

    Library Elp

    Required Attachments:

    Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Transcript

    Job Type:

    Full Time

    Pay Statement:

    Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website (https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/) .

    Job Group:

    Senior Other Administrative

    Shift:

    Day

    EEO Statement:

    All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years

     

    Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

     

    No

    Jeanne Clery Act:

    The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx