"Academic Services Manager- AZ - Library Services"

The Academic Services Manager serves as a leader for the Glendale Research & Instruction Librarians. This position leads and participates in a 3-librarian campus team of instruction, reference and outreach services. The Academic Services Manager will utilize skill sets including building relationships, dynamic thinking, perception, strategy, and valuing a team-centered approach. This position is part of a management team that plans and implements strategic direction, policies, and procedures for both campus libraries, which includes occasional travel to the Downers Grove, IL campus. The office hours are M-F, 8:30AM – 5:00PM and are negotiable. The position reports to the Director of Library Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate Glendale campus academic services, both current and future plans, with the Downers Grove campus Academic Services Manager on a regular basis.
• Communicate and co-manage physical space and campus library-wide activities with the Access Services Manager.
• Foster and maintain positive and meaningful relationships with other departments and programs on the Glendale campus in a concerted effort to expand the awareness of library services, instruction, and resources.
• Provide reference, research and instruction services as well as assisting with circulation services.
• Supervise, coach, and support Glendale Research & Instruction Librarians.
• Provide collaborative, co-leadership with the Academic Services Manager-Downers Grove to coordinate library academic services for university-wide events, projects, opportunities, and other continuous improvement of library services.
• Lead and coordinate outreach for health fairs, cultural fairs, and other clinic and campus events.
• Participate in collection development activities.
• Other duties as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The position is responsible for the direct supervision of 2 librarians.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This individual must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and must have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• A Master’s degree in Library/Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Experience providing library instruction in both formal and informal settings.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience providing reference in a health science or academic library setting.
• A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory, project management, team leading, or related commensurable experience.
• Experience working in a team, and customer service-oriented environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional library membership preferred.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Reference management software proficiency preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.