What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Library Manager position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Position Type
Staff
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The University Libraries advance and support learning, research, and service at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and throughout the state of North Carolina. The Access Services Department connects University Libraries’ patrons with library collections, spaces, and technologies. The department provides circulation, reference and technology assistance, course reserves, instructional media and technology lending, space booking, document and campus delivery, distance education lending, collection maintenance, and safety and facility management services. This assortment of services is provided for UNCG students, faculty, staff, and community patrons all hours the library is open (87 hours per week). The department consists of 7 full-time employees and approximately 35 student employees, both with work hours spread-out over all hours the library is open and each dedicated to providing quality customer service in a safe and inviting environment.
Position Summary
The Weekend Library Manager position has 2 overall purposes:
1) The oversight of the library facility, services, and personnel nights and weekends.
2) The related management and provision of functions related to library services offered in the library and on campus.
This position works closely with the Facilities Team, Department Head and Library Administration to coordinate services in a manner that provides effective and efficient library operations in the absence of administrative management.
During the Libraries’ renovation, anticipated to be complete in early 2028, hours for this position are Sundays 9 am–6 pm, Mondays and Tuesdays 1-10 pm, Fridays 11 am–7:00 pm, and Saturdays 9 am–7 pm with different shifts when the library does not operate on the regular schedule. Post-renovation library hours and hours for this position are yet to be determined.
1) The oversight of the library facility, services, and personnel nights and weekends.
2) The related management and provision of functions related to library services offered in the library and on campus.
This position works closely with the Facilities Team, Department Head and Library Administration to coordinate services in a manner that provides effective and efficient library operations in the absence of administrative management.
During the Libraries’ renovation, anticipated to be complete in early 2028, hours for this position are Sundays 9 am–6 pm, Mondays and Tuesdays 1-10 pm, Fridays 11 am–7:00 pm, and Saturdays 9 am–7 pm with different shifts when the library does not operate on the regular schedule. Post-renovation library hours and hours for this position are yet to be determined.
Minimum Qualifications
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY AND TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN LIBRARY SERVICES, OFFICE SUPPORT, OR RELATED FIELD; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in library public service and stacks operations, and supervision of employees.
- Familiarity with the services, spaces, technology, and collections provided in a modern library environment.
- Ability to interpret and explain a wide variety of policies and procedures, varying from basic to complex, to the public, and to exercise independent judgment.
- Computing skills, including familiarity across operating systems and fluency with office applications, as well as comfort troubleshooting both familiar and new technology.
- Attention to detail, time-management, and organizational skills.
- Very good written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
- Ability to work independently as well as a team member.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to meet high service standards in all interactions (in-person, by telephone, via e-mail or online).
- Demonstrated ability to locate, analyze, and interpret data contained in complex online systems, such as scholarly databases or integrated library systems.
- Experience creating work process documentation, spreadsheets, and signage.
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name
- Company Name
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range
$41,586 – $46,206
Org #-Department
University Libraries - 11601
Work Hours of Position
Sundays 9 am – 6 pm, Mondays and Tuesdays 1 - 10 pm, Fridays 11 am – 7:00 pm, and Saturdays 9 am – 7 pm with different shifts when the library does not operate on the regular schedule.
Number of Months per Year
12
Posting Requirements
Job Family
Information & Education
Career Banded Title
University Library Technician
Open Date
04/20/2026
Close Date
05/04/2026
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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Salary Grade Equivalency
Salary : $41,586 - $46,206