Supervisor, Access Services Desk (onsite)
- Employer
- DePaul University
- Location
- Chicago, IL
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- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
General Summary
Under the immediate supervision of the Loop Library Coordinator, the Access Services Supervisor provides circulation services to students, faculty, staff, and other Library users at the University Library's Loop location on the 10th Floor of DePaul Center, 1 E Jackson Blvd. Two positions are currently being filled:
1. Evening Access Services Supervisor provides circulation services Monday-Thursday, 5pm-9pm.
2. Weekend Access Services Supervisor provides circulation services Saturday and Sunday 12noon – 6pm with the possibility of one or two additional weekday shifts scheduled depending on availability.
In your cover letter, please indicate which position interests you more.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Provides circulation services to students, faculty, and other library users including providing general directional assistance; borrowing, renewal, and return of library materials and loanable technology; processing local, consortial, and interlibrary loan requests; assistance with course reserves, textbook, and other circulation desk held collections; assistance with use of reproduction equipment (e.g., photocopiers, printers, and scanners); stack maintenance; and assistance with room reservations within the Library.
- Supervises library access and student staff on duty per an assigned schedule. This requires being knowledgeable of access services policies and procedures and communicating this information to library patrons as necessary.
- Assists the Loop Library Coordinator in the onboarding, training, and supervision of new student staff.
- Performs library opening and/or closing procedures.
- Responsible for reporting out any operations, facility, or staff issues to the Loop Library Coordinator at the end of each shift.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Requirements
- Previous library experience.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience with a Library Management System (LMS).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Managerial Responsibilities
- Directly supervises one student assistant at a time while scheduled at the Access Services Desk.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to spend extended periods standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, and bending. Routinely lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.
- Visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, and motor skills sufficient to use a computer, copy machine, and other office equipment are required.
Other Skills & Abilities Required
- One year of general office skills preferred, e.g., answering phones, filing, scanning, customer service/support.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate with faculty, students, and a wide range of other library patrons.
- Ability to work independently and with a high level of accuracy.
Additional Information
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
- There are currently four part-time supervisor positions which collectively cover weekday morning, weekday afternoon, weekday evening, and weekend shifts through the academic year.
- Supervisors are typically scheduled to work 16-20 hours per week
- Reduced hours may occur during summer and intersessions.
Salary & Benefits Package:
DePaul offers a comprehensive package including competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain the best talent in order to further the University's mission. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Full-Time Benefits
Part-Time Benefits
Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.Required COVID-19 Vaccination: Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster, or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. To request a religious or medical exemption, please email employeerelations@depaul.edu.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect: Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
Title IX Contact Information
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. The Title IX Office is on the Lincoln Park campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. The Title IX Office can be reached at 312-362-8970 or titleixcoordinator@depaul.edu.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Organization
Working at DePaul University
Enrolling more than 23,000 students, DePaul is the ninth-largest private and largest Catholic university in the country. It offers over 200 graduate and undergraduate degree programs through nine colleges and schools. Nearly one third of DePaul’s students are of color—the most diverse of any private university in Illinois—and about 30 percent of each year’s freshmen class intend to be the first in their families to earn a college degree. DePaul’s success extends beyond recruitment—it is among the nation’s top 100 universities in awarding degrees to students of color.
Educating Chicago’s business leaders, lawyers, judges, teachers, artists and public servants for more than a century, DePaul enjoys an excellent academic reputation. It has earned impressive rankings from U.S. News & World Report for its business and law programs as well as distinctions for diversity and community service. A host of higher education guides have recognized DePaul for everything from its economic value and happy students to its hot and trendy campus and great town-gown relations.
DePaul prides itself on the strength of its academic programs, especially the programs in entrepreneurship, real estate, and the part-time MBA; computer science, network assurance and digital media; psychology and philosophy; music and theater; health and intellectual property law; and adult learning initiatives. Despite its size, the university is committed to providing students with personal attention; the student/faculty ratio is just 16:1. Professors who teach graduate students also teach undergraduates in small-group settings.
DePaul’s goal, expressed in the VISION twenty12 strategic plan, is to become one of the finest urban, Catholic universities in the United States. It is focused on creating nationally recognized, rigorous programs of study; preparing women and men to be at the forefront of their chosen fields as ethical and socially engaged leaders; and further strengthening its financial and operational foundations.
DePaul was founded in 1898 by the Congregation of the Mission (or Vincentian) religious community, which follows the teachings of 17th century French priest St. Vincent de Paul. Established to provide a high quality education to immigrants and others who were denied access to college, DePaul continues to embrace this mission today, recruiting and graduating significant numbers of students from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups.
Location
Located in Chicago, Illinois, DePaul has two primary campuses and four suburban locations. The Loop Campus is in the heart of the downtown business and cultural district and is home to four of DePaul’s colleges, a theater, a residence hall and most administrative functions. It is separated by a 20-minute trip on Chicago’s “el” train from the Lincoln Park Campus, close to Lake Michigan and Wrigley Field. Considered one of the nation’s most beautiful urban campuses, Lincoln Park is home to five colleges, the main library, numerous residence halls, a student center and the Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center, open to employees and students.
Both campuses are located in thriving business and residential districts that are well served by public transportation, providing a full array of housing choices for employees. Chicago boasts six professional sports teams and some of the best theater, music and art venues in the nation. As an international business hub and conference center, Chicago enables employees to build strong professional networks and remain on the leading edge of their fields.
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