DATE ENTERED: May 19, 2023
POSITION: Circulation & Resource Sharing Manager
LOCATION: Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA
APPLY BY: Screening of applications will begin immediately

Circulation & Resource Sharing Manager

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for the Circulation & Resources Sharing Manager in the McGraw Page Library. Reporting to the Visiting Student Success Librarian, the qualified candidate for this position will be responsible for administering all procedures and policies governing the work of circulation services. The candidate will also oversee the operation of circulation processes and provide circulation assistance at the desk. In addition, they will hire, train and supervise student assistants to cover desk hours while the library is open and coordinate all aspects of resource sharing. This position will maintain print journals collection, including receiving, processing, claiming, and binding.  This role also assists with shelving and collection maintenance tasks and oversees student printing.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of tools such as MS Office; ability to adapt to a rapidly changing technological environment; aptitude for discovering, learning and troubleshooting software and hardware.
  • A Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university.
  • Ability to plan, manage, and oversee multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize work in alignment with the strategic goals of the Library and the College.
  • Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively to different types of stakeholders with different knowledge backgrounds (e.g., students, faculty, administration, and public users of the library); ability to remain calm and well-organized and to adjust rapidly in a public services environment with frequent interruptions. Strong service orientation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a collegial, team-based environment and maintain positive working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous library experience.
  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Experience with OCLC WorldShare and navigating library systems.

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has 1450 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C.  Randolph-Macon College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We welcome applications from members of underrepresented populations.

To apply: Please complete an online application at https://bit.ly/rmc1541 to include uploading a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three professional references addressed to: Sharon Jackson, Director of Human Resources. Screening of applications will begin immediately.