What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Services Administrator position at Windham School District?
Job Title: Library Services Administrator
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Group: A60 Salary-Plan
Primary Purpose: Administration of library and volunteer programs and processes. Moderate travel required.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification/Experience:
Master’s degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).
Five years of full-time, wage-earning experience in library science.
Business administration and supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of library automation and library technology systems preferred.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Proficiency in computer skills necessary to organize and maintain library files, data, inventory, and reports.
Knowledge of library policies, procedures, and regulations.
Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Train library staff and resident library clerks in library procedures.
2. Supervise the ordering, receiving, cataloging, and distributing of library books, newspapers, magazine subscription and other related materials for all campus libraries.
3. Develop and maintain campus library inventory documents and computerized inventory records.
4. Develop and administer multiple budgets for the library services department.
5. Conduct on-site visits to campus libraries to provide technical assistance and training.
6. Assist in coordinating professional development for library staff and campus leadership.
7. Train regional and campus library staff to coordinate all donated library materials.
8. Provide interpretations in response to complex inquiries regarding rules, regulations policies, and procedures for library operations and volunteer services.
9. Develop and implement library and volunteer policies, procedures and programs such as volunteer literacy, resume building and career preparation.
10. Assist administrative staff with standards applicable in the design and development of libraries in new prison facilities.
11. Evaluate and appraise job performance of assigned staff.
12. Participate in the personnel selection process according to WSD and TDCJ policies and guidelines.
Policy, Reports, and Law:
13. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.
14. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.
15. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.
16. Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned professional and paraprofessional staff.
Working Conditions:
Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and
data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.
Physical Demands:
Ability to perform full duties of position, moderate lifting 15-44 lbs., moderate carrying 15-44 lbs., walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, kneeling, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, repetitive hand motions, distinguishing colors, driving car/van, travel by car/van, travel by airplane.
Environmental Demands:
Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.
**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Salary : $83,136
