Administrative Services Librarian - Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ 07960
About the Job
Conveniently located in Morris County with easy access to Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, 24, and the Convent Station train station, Saint Elizabeth University which was established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth resides on 150 acres of picturesque rolling hills and lush woodlands. The University offers a quality education in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1899, Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) is a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention.
SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental and physical health.
Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.
The Mahoney Library is the student hub for Saint Elizabeth University. The library houses the University Archives, Student Success Center, EOF Center, Office of Student Life, eSports Arena, Communication Studio and several recently upgraded study areas and classrooms. The library has a small collection of fiction and religious studies books, a digital collection of ebooks and databases, and loanable electronics. The Library department is merged with the Information Technology department and is cross-trained to provide a wide range of services. Reporting directly to the Chief Information and Innovation Officer, the Administrative Librarian plays a key role within the Library and IT department by managing the outward facing educational resources and support as well as managing the backend operations. This position involves overseeing the daily library functions, coordinating with IT for resource management, and ensuring that students, faculty, and staff have access to high-quality content. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that is able to perform a diverse set of tasks on a daily basis. This is an in-person position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work:
- Selects, acquires, manages, establishes licenses for and evaluates library electronic resources
- Coordinates training on electronic resources
- Manages the library catalog, electronic databases and interlibrary loan functions
- Processes all purchasing, billing and bookkeeping for IT and Library
- Supports campus information literacy initiatives, online learning content and becomes proficient in performing Quality Matters evaluations
- Writes and implements policies and trains library student assistants and IT staff how to follow those policies, such as circulation, catalog management and interlibrary loan
- Answers reference questions as needed
- Is liaison to ALA, NJLA and other professional library organizations
- Identifies OER Content for use in academic courses
- Works with the Manager of Instructional Technology to post content to Moodle, our learning management system and the Manager of Web Services to post content on our website
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Two (2) years of library experience is required, preferably in an Academic Library.
- Proficient using Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) WorldCat and Worldshare
- Computer skills including G-Suite, Adobe and Windows operating system
- Excellent written and verbal skills; highly organized and detail oriented
Required Qualifications – Education
Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or Master degree in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in (MLS/MLIS) with significant progress toward the completion of a MLS or MLIS
degree is acceptable. If you are an MLS/MLIS student, a transcript will be required.
Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?
Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.
Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:
- Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
- Dental and Vision Plan
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance at No Cost
- Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse and Dependents
- Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identify-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
- Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities
- 14 Paid Holidays, as well as the Week after Christmas Off with Pay
- Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months
- Birthday as a Paid Day Off
- Generous Vacation Policy
- New Jersey Earned Sick Leave
- Employee Discount Program
Important to Know:
The health and safety of students, faculty and staff are a University priority. Please be advised that the University reserves the right to modify all policies and procedures related to COVID-19 based upon local conditions and emerging guidance from local, state and federal agencies.
How to Apply
- Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, proof of certifications and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.
- Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
- Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.
EEO/AA Statement:
Saint Elizabeth University aspires to create a community based on the collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspective, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compliance of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment.
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