University Libraries seeks to recruit an Operations and Stacks Manager and Research Commons Supervisor.  This position oversees day-to-day operations of the Bizzell Library 5th floor Special Collections (BL5) and public service spaces. Operational functions back-of-the-house include coordination of personnel, payroll, supply processes, maintenance of statistics, filing systems, and annual reporting. This position supervises graduate research assistants and student library assistants. As Stacks Manager, this position manages processing of modern books and serials, serves as the main contact point for library technology, and supervises Sooner Express and Interlibrary Loan services. As Research Commons Supervisor, this position oversees activities in BL5 public spaces including the paging and use of research materials in the Reading Room and the staffing of help desks in the Foyer. 

The University of Oklahoma Libraries is dedicated to building and fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable educational and work environment. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must attach the following documents in pdf format:

• Cover Letter


• Resume


• List of 3 Professional References

Required Education: Associate Degree OR an equivalent combination of education/job related experience AND:

• 18 - 36 months of administrative work experience

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a respectful, equitable and inclusive way


• Current technology skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills


• Experience building and sustaining effective interpersonal relationships and working collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


• Ability to perform a number of different types of tasks through a given work day, ranging from handling of urgent requests to working on long term projects.


• Critical thinking skills, including an aptitude to research, collect, and analyze data and prepare reports or responses to inquiries.

Certifications:

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Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Regular pressure to meet productivity standards; frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods; may be required to lift, bend, stoop and carry; ability to engage in repetitive motions; grasp objects with fingers or hands; communicate, including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others.

Department Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree, any subject area


• Advanced writing and editing skills


• Technological experience and advanced software skills


• Proficient with Apple Mac OS


• Project management experience


• Reading knowledge of French, German, Latin, or other non-English language


• Experience working with rare materials in a special collections environment

Supervision: 

Graduate Assistant - 1

Student Employees - 10-15

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbook/TB-Testing.