Job Title: Manager - Library Associates

Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 289649

Job Summary

This position provides leadership and oversight for the GHC library public-facing services by supervising Library Associates (staff) and student assistants. The position is responsible for organizing and implementing library programming initiatives, coordinating marketing efforts, and serving as the primary person for outreach and event coordination. The role ensures excellent service delivery while maintaining a welcoming environment that supports the educational mission of the college.

This position will be located at our Cartersville Campus and is an on-site position.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college’s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
• Supervises and evaluates Library Associates (staff) in public service roles and their work in managing circulation functions across library locations
• Recruits, trains, schedules, and manages student assistants in coordination with Library Associates (staff)
• Organizes and operates all library programming and events, coordinating with college partners as appropriate
• Develops and implements marketing strategies for library services, resources, and events
• Serves as the primary point person for outreach and event initiatives, building relationships with student organizations and college departments
• Oversees daily operations of public service areas including circulation, space utilization, and programing
• Creates and maintains staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage of public service points
• Monitors and assesses service quality and user satisfaction, implementing improvements as needed
• Participates in collection development activities relevant to public services, particularly for popular collections
• Proposes budgets to the Director for public services, programming, and student employment
• Monitors public spaces to ensure they remain welcoming, accessible, and functional
• Attends and represents the library at meetings, training sessions, workshops, and webinars
• Submits and follows up on repair requests, work orders, and trouble tickets to appropriate personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in academic libraries, including demonstrated supervisory experience
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Preferred Experience:

• Master's degree in library and information science
• Interest in Archives, or degree in Archival studies

Proposed Salary

Salary $45,911 annually

This is a full time, fully benefitted position

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts (if selected for the position, official transcripts will be required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of academic library operations and best practices in public services
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in the provision of customer services
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in staff supervision, training, and development
• Skill in program development and implementation
• Skill in budget management and resource allocation

Apply Before Date

Applications are considered and reviewed as submitted. The position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu