Coordinator of Digital Curriculum Reserve and Media
Staff Assistant
The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks candidates for the position of Coordinator of Digital Curriculum Reserve and Media. As the largest public academic research library in Massachusetts, we are a key partner in teaching, learning, and research at UMass Amherst and in the Commonwealth. By combining the latest information technology with excellent public service, the staff builds and maintains a rich information environment, facilitates access to it, and creates a place that functions as a hub of campus and community scholarly activity. As Coordinator of Digital Curriculum Reserve and Media, supervise and direct the ongoing activities of the subunit, promote the transformation of print/hard copy based services and processes to digitally delivered curriculum support. Coordinate staff schedules and assignments, interpret policies and procedures, resolve problems, manage copyright permissions and maintain user satisfaction in the Circulation/Reserves unit of the Access Services Department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 1-3 years of library experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Demonstrated supervisory skills and experience evaluating and mentoring employees.
- Ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovation. Ability to interact effectively and work productively, collegially, cooperatively and collaboratively in planning, organizing and supervising the work of others.
- Ability to analyze work processes and plan for applications of technology; and ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a changing environment.
- Ability and willingness to lead in an ever changing work environment.
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Familiarity with library automated systems preferably Ex Libris’ Aleph, a plus.
- Reading knowledge of at least one modern European language preferred.
The University of Massachusetts is strongly committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. As part of a commitment to its own multicultural community, the Library seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace University initiatives and aspirations.
Hiring Salary Range: $35,500 – 44,700; Normal Starting Salary; $35,500 - 40,100.
Send letter of application, résumé, and names and addresses of three professional references to: Search #41879 Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Administration Building, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-8170. Preference will be given to applications received by March 2, 2012
The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Last Edited: 10 February 2012
