QUAL:
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent education or experience required
• Requires 1-2 years of supervisory experience
• Prior library acquisitions experience required
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of standard financial practices, and library metadata standards required
• Strong English language written communication skills are required
• Demonstrated experience with on-line integrated library systems and financial systems required
• Demonstrated experience with technology required, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; proficiency with Windows-based software applications and file management techniques; competency in keyboarding required

Additional Qualifications:

• MLS preferred
• Experience managing acquisitions for serials, electronic resources, and/or government documents preferred
• Must have excellent oral English communication skills
• Familiarity with European languages desirable
• Experience with electronic databases highly desirable
• Must be able to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, with suppliers of materials across the globe; must be able to convey complex information to staff and suppliers
• Ability to use technology in creative ways to solve problems or facilitate workflow required
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and supervisory skills required
• Proven ability to work effectively in team environment, including remaining calm under pressure
• Must exhibit strong initiative
• Ability to manage competing priorities with a positive, constructive, flexible, and cooperative manner required
• Ability to work on a computer 5-6 hours a day.  Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

DUTIES:

• Responsible for operational-level management of the ESG Acquisitions unit:
  • Hires, trains, supervises, and manages performance for full- and part-time support staff
  • Assigns tasks, plans, directs, and monitors workflows; documents policies, procedures, and guidelines; monitors productivity and quality standards for the ESG unit
  • Monitors budget, maintains statistics, and prepares reports; assesses the data against unit production goals and for trends in budget projections
  • As a member of the ESG management team, participates in developing and implementing policies, procedures, workflows and services of the Unit, in consultation with the Head of ESG and the E-Resources Management Librarian
  • Contributes to unit operational priorities by performing all aspects of the unit’s activities
  • Works closely with the E-Resources, Serials & Government Documents Cataloging unit, other HCLTS units, and other departments (Financial Services, Collection Development, Access Services/Materials Transfer, Binding and Shelf Preparation, Government Documents, Area Studies, HUL Office for Information Systems), contributing information used to solve problems or implement new procedures or technologies
  • Ensures accurate problem resolution for complex order, receipt and payment discrepancies , ensures that technical and service expectations are understood, and performs quality control
  • Ensures positive contact with vendors and publishers
  • Ensures effective timely, efficient, and quality service to patrons by participating in thorough evaluation of current procedures
  • Collects and reports data concerning Unit activity
  • Creates training materials and documentation for staff in the unit, oversees the training of staff and evaluates staff competencies
  • Contributes to unit goals by accomplishing related duties as required
  • Performs duties with professionalism, which includes relating to others in group settings and individually in a courteous, cooperative, sensitive, and collegial manner
  • Maintains the confidentiality of all department and University information

SALARY: Not stated.

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DEADLINE: Not stated.

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