[Libs-Or] Job Posting: Evening Coordinator (LT3) (Portland, OR)

[Stephanie Doig]

POSITION: Evening Coordinator (LT3)
LOCATION: Portland State University Library, Portland, OR
POSTED: 08/15/2021, open until finalists identified

Located in Portland, Oregon, one of the nation's most livable cities,
Portland State has an innovative approach to education that combines
academic rigor in the classroom with field-based experiences through
internships and classroom projects with community partners. The
University's 50-acre downtown campus exhibits Portland State's commitment
to sustainability with green buildings, while many of the 211 bachelor's,
master's and doctoral degrees incorporate sustainability into the
curriculum. PSU's motto, "Let Knowledge Serve the City," inspires the
teaching and research of an accomplished faculty whose work and students
span the globe.

Position Summary

Access Services supports the educational, research and service programs of
the University by facilitating user access to resources within and beyond
the Library. Access Services includes the following units: Circulation,
Reserves, Resource Sharing (Summit and Interlibrary Loan), the Off-site
shelving facility and Stacks Maintenance.



The Evening Coordinator coordinates workflow in Access Services during
evening hours, ensures that support services for Summit processing are
completed in a timely fashion, staffs the Circulation Desk, implements all
library policies and procedures, secures all monies before the end of
shift, provides service to all patrons of the library, and closes and
secures the building.


Duties include:

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   Coordinates and leads the entire late night operations of the library,
   including Access Services, by ensuring that all library patrons receive
   prompt, courteous service from Access Services staff and up to three
   student assistants. This includes four hours per night during which the
   Evening Coordinator is the only lead working in the building and is
   responsible for library safety, security, and operations.
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   Responsible for the security of the Library during evening hours by
   working with the Campus Public Safety officers and securing the building at
   closing.
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   Assists with Summit processing by collecting materials after closing and
   preparing them for morning processing and shipment to any of member
   libraries throughout Washington and Oregon. This essential work ensures the
   smooth operation of Summit, which must have all materials ready for the
   courier by 8:00am every morning.



Key Cultural Competencies

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   Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates
   differences.
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   Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the
   context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and
   cultural backgrounds.
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   Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in
   diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change
   for continual improvement
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   Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited
   Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.



Required Qualifications

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   One of the following:
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      Bachelors degree plus two years of current (within 5 years)
      experience in a Library; OR ,
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      4 years of current library experience; AND , advanced proficiency in
      multiple library specific computer applications, e.g., integrated library
      systems, database applications, institutional repository; content
      management systems.
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   Some positions may also require in-depth knowledge of specialty area(s),
   e.g., original cataloging, complex copy cataloging, serials management, ILL
   management, government documents, image resources, music.
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   Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in person, over the phone, and in
   writing.
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   Communicate effectively with diverse staff and library users.
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   Excellent organizational skills.
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   Strong time-management skills.
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   Ability to quickly learn and interpret library specific computer
   applications.
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   Demonstrated ability to handle detailed routines efficiently and
   accurately.
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   Ability to be self-motivated and willing to accept responsibility to
   perform routine tasks without close supervision.
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   Ability to supervise student workers.
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   General knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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   Employee MUST have a valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s License.


Preferred Qualifications

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   Previous academic library experience.


Compensation

The starting hourly rate for this position will be between $17.90 and
$19.51. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however it
will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of
the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval
from HR. PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid
healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition
rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public
Universities.


Please visit the Total Compensation Calculator
<https://www.pdx.edu/hr/psu-total-compensation-calculator> to see the added
value of PSU’s employee benefits.


To Apply:

To apply, please create an account and apply through the Portland State
University career portal: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/35440


Posting will remain open until finalists are identified.


For those requiring a reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a
disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for
a position with Portland State University, please call 503-725-4926 or
email askhrc at pdx.edu.



Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and
candidates who support diversity.
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