Circulation Services Specialist - Weekend Supervisor

The Library at Saint Michael's College invites applications for the Circulation Services Specialist – Weekend Supervisor position. The Circulation Services Specialist – Weekend Supervisor position is responsible for managing all library circulation operations during weekend hours (generally every other Saturday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, during the academic year). In addition to the overall responsibility for the building's operation during weekend hours, this position will oversee and train student staff to ensure circulation services are accurately performed.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing support in the efficient use of library services to campus community
• Providing user support in all areas of the library, including circulation, information retrieval, and technology
• Training new student staff to ensure accurate circulation services are provided

For a full job description, please click here.

Our lived experience impacts how we self-assess our skills, experience, and qualifications. In particular, data and statistics have shown that candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people from working-class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and others with minoritized and marginalized identities may not apply to jobs when they do not believe they meet 100% of the requirements and expected responsibilities listed in the job descriptions. Some responsibilities and skills are teachable and can be learned on the job. If you can imagine yourself in this position, bringing value to our students and community and meeting most of what we are looking for, please apply.

This position allows the employee to make their own pre-tax contributions to a 401(k) account, paid time off, paid holidays, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs, and opportunities, paid volunteer time, use of the campus athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities. This position is not eligible for the college’s regular fringe benefits. 

Requirements:

Applicants must have the following:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working in a library or bookstore is preferred, but not required
• Supervisory experience is preferred, but not required

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Application Instructions:

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:

• Resume
• A cover letter that includes a statement describing your skills and experience that would contribute to Saint Michael’s commitment to becoming a more culturally responsive and inclusive community

Review of applications is ongoing, and the position is open until filled.

Saint Michael's College delivers a world-class education in a beautiful Vermont setting. Our close community allows students to form strong and enduring relationships with one another and with accomplished faculty and staff, providing an ideal learning environment where they have the space and support to challenge themselves and their peers. A fully residential college located minutes from Burlington, Saint Michael's offers an unparalleled mix of academic, spiritual, cultural, service, and wilderness experiences.

Saint Michael's is among the elite ranks of only 286 colleges and universities nationwide allowed to host a Phi Beta Kappa national honor society chapter on campus and is ranked 3rd in Best Colleges in Vermont by Niche, a popular college ranking website. In 2022, Saint Michael’s was once again named by The Princeton Review as one of the Best 388 Colleges, one of the Best Green Colleges, and one of the Best Northeastern Colleges. Situated next to Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, nearby Burlington, Vermont, consistently ranks as one of the best places in America to live. This includes America's 10 Great Places to Live (Kiplinger's), Top 10 Cities for Outdoor Recreation (Outside Magazine), Top 10 Small Cities for State of Well-Being (Gallup-Healthways), Top 10 Tech Hubs in the U.S. (Forbes), Top 5 Healthiest Places for Women in America (Self Magazine), Top 10 Greenest Cities in America, and Top Public Square in America (USA Today). It was also recently named a “climate haven” and ranked in the 10 Best Places in America to Live for Climate Resilience.

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