Library Manager (Operational) – Student Supervisor

Join the Merrill-Cazier Librarys Access Services team in serving students faculty staff and community members and fostering a welcoming hub for curiosity collaboration and community at USU.

The Library Manager (Operational) Student Supervisor is responsible for the success and continuous improvement of the Access Services student employee program. Reporting to the Head of Access Services this position provides leadership and operational oversight for the recruitment training supervision scheduling and development of hourly student employees. The position collaborates with library colleagues and university partners to support student success maintain high-quality services and improve workflows.

This is a full-time exempt benefited position with a minimum salary of $55000 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 14.2% employer retirement contribution competitive medical and dental insurance 22 days of annual leave 13 paid holidays and 12 days of sick leave each year. USU Libraries is committed to supporting employee growth through funding for professional development and travel. For more information about employee benefits please visit the Benefits Website.

The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm; however hours may vary based on library operating hours the university calendar holidays and departmental needs.

Anticipated start date: August 2026.

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Access Services student employee program including hiring training supervising evaluating scheduling and supporting a team of 1520 hourly student employees.
• Develop coordinate and continuously improve student employee training programs that support workplace skills library services and student development while sharing materials across the library.
• Further student success by contributing to training program for student employees across the library.
• Manage day-to-day operations workflows and service points supported by student employees ensuring consistent service through effective scheduling communication and quality improvement practices.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student employee records including hiring training evaluations scheduling and performance-related documentation.
• Propose and develop updates to the policies and procedures of the unit related to student employees and contributes to developing unit-wide policies.
• Stay current with technological and theoretical advancements in library science to adapt adopt or update library practices and services.
• Collect analyze and report data to support assessment operational planning budget forecasting and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with students faculty staff library departments and university partners through committees and initiatives that support student success and service excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant field; or a bachelors degree plus two years of relevant experience; or an associate degree plus four years of relevant experience; or six years of library experience.
• Experience managing operational responsibilities programs projects or workflows with demonstrated ability to prioritize work exercise sound judgment and adapt to changing needs.
• Experience hiring training supervising coaching or developing employees or student staff.
• Experience developing implementing and improving policies procedures or operational workflows.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students faculty staff community members and colleagues.
• Excellent written verbal interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively across a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency with standard office software and business applications (e.g. Microsoft Word Excel and related technologies).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent relevant graduate degree.
• Experience working in an academic or public library particularly in an environment supporting student employees or higher education initiatives.
• Experience forecasting preparing and monitoring operational budgets.
• Experience developing assessment plans and using data to inform service improvements.
• Experience leading projects committees or collaborative initiatives.

This is a full-time exempt benefited position with a minimum salary of $55000 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 14.2% employer retirement contribution competitive medical and dental insurance 22 days of annual leave 13 paid holidays and 12 days of sick leave each year. USU Libraries is committed to supporting employee growth through funding for professional development and travel. For more information about employee benefits please visit the Benefits Website.

Along with the online application please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Work is performed indoors in an open office environment with shared cubicle workspaces. Employees are protected from weather and contaminants but may experience occasional temperature changes. The position requires prolonged sitting frequent computer use and repetitive hand motions (such as typing) as well as regular walking talking and hearing. The position also requires occasional lifting carrying pushing and pulling of library materials and the ability to move loaded book carts.
Disclaimer
This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.

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