Office Coordinator-Library
Job ID: 302423
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices.…
One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts
Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts
environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary
inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong
reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs
according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and
Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in
combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts
college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and
staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning
through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and
community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad
opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone
project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and
critical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Department InformationRussell Library's Administrative Office provides administrative and operational support for all library departments, including Access Services, Special Collections, Information Services and Studies and Collection and Resource Services.
Job SummaryCoordinates and administers programs, projects, and processes for Russell Library's Administrative Office, and serves as administrative liaison within and outside the institution on matters related to purchasing, personnel, and operations. Maintains the operating, materials, and sales & services budget expenditures, as well as a number of foundation accounts on behalf of the various departments in Russell Library; orders supplies and equipment for the library; makes payment for all services required for daily operation of the library. Serves as liaison to the University's Budget Office for reconciliation of budget balances. Assists and coordinates departmental allocation expenditures. Maintains records, statistics, and reports regarding library operations. Performs statistical analysis as needed. Works closely with the Administrative Assistant I in the Dean's office, holding primary responsibility for purchasing-related tasks and the library's budget administration functions, and provides mutual backup coverage so that these functions continue without interruption when either position is out of the office.
ResponsibilitiesOffice & Administrative Coordination -
20%
Coordinates and administers programs, projects, and processes
specific to Russell Library's Administrative Office.
Serves as administrative liaison within and outside the institution
on matters related to purchasing and operations.
Provides front-line administrative support to the library's
departments, including Access Services, Special Collections,
Information Services and Studies, and Collection and Resource
Services.
May assist in training, assigning, and checking the work of
lower-level employees; may be designated as lead worker.
Procurement & Purchasing - 25%
Coordinates with each library department to receive invoices for
all expenses and makes requests for payment within the PeopleSoft
eProcurement and Payment Request Center systems.
Library expenditures include various electronic tools used for
library processing, equipment maintenance charges, software,
electronic databases, periodical subscriptions, monographs, and
other media.
Receives invoices and submits payment against open purchase
orders.
Coordinates with the Budget Office and University Advancement to
monitor and reconcile library expenditures, requesting additional
information as needed concerning payment for goods and
services.
Orders supplies and equipment for the library.
Manages requisitions within the eProcurement system, payment
requests in the Payment Request system, and the Advancement
Services Payment Request System.
Budget & Budget Forecasting - 20%
Maintains records for operating, materials, and sales &
services budget expenditures, as well as a number of foundation
accounts on behalf of the various departments in Russell
Library.
Tracks expenditures and reconciles balances.
Coordinates with the Budget Office to monitor and reconcile library
expenses.
Provides monthly summaries of expenditures to the Library Executive
Session
Performs budget and statistical analysis.
Creates projections for the cost of annual expenditures and
provides required expenditure information.
Collaborates with the Administrative Assistant I on management of
the library's non-book-related foundation accounts.
Cross-Coverage - 20%
Works together with the Administrative Assistant I on
purchasing-related tasks and budget administration for
non-book-related foundation accounts.
Cross-trains with the Administrative Assistant I so that
purchasing, space/room reservation, and budget administration
duties can be covered by either position.
In the absence of the Administrative Assistant I, assumes
responsibility for purchasing-related and travel/professional
development tasks normally performed by that position.
Provides the Administrative Assistant I with the working knowledge
needed to serve as backup on procurement, purchasing, and
budget-tracking duties during the Office Coordinator's
absence.
Records, Reporting & Personnel Support -
10%
Maintains records, statistics, and reports regarding library
operations.
Other - 5%
Other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree with at least three years of experience; OR an
equivalent combination of education or experience.
ABILITIES
- Ability to present information to others in an organized,
efficient manner both written and orally.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of GCSU and USG budget practices, rules, and
regulations.
- Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Working knowledge of ePro and the Payment Request systems, as
well as the Foundation Payment system
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment OpportunityEqual opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
- Credit Report
- Standard + Education
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=36000&JobOpeningId=302423&PostingSeq=1
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