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Acquisitions Manager/Administrative Assistant
Job summary:
Assists the Director of Library and Information Services and the Technical
Services Coordinator with all non-professional management functions of the
library, including budget management; oversees the ordering and processing of
all purchases of books, periodicals, furnishings, equipment, supplies, and
other materials; oversees all library contracts for equipment and services;
oversees the management of the Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (III) integrated
library system (ILS) acquisitions system; trains and supervises student
assistants to assist with acquisitions and administrative functions.
Institution:
Drury University
Department:
Library Technical Services
City:
Springfield
Contact:
Polly Boruff-Jones, pboruffjones@drury.edu
Type:
Staff
Benefits eligible:
Yes
Schedule:
12 month, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Salary range:
Salary commensurate with applicant's education and experience
Detailed description:
A full job descrition may be found here: http://www.drury.edu/hr/pdf/staff/AcquisitionsMgr-AdminAssist.pdf
Please apply online at: http://www.drury.edu/hr/staffapp.cfm
Required qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three years of experience in a library or office environment, or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience.
- Ability to operate computers and knowledge of a variety of computer hardware and software applications.
- Ability to search online and basic knowledge of appropriate bibliographic databases.
- Ability to use a copy machine, typewriter, telephone and other basic office equipment.
- Excellent mathematical skills, ability to use a calculator for performing arithmetic calculations.
- High tolerance for attention to details in dealing with requests for, and processing of, library materials.
- Strong supervisory and instructional ability for working with student assistants.
- Strong organizational skills, initiative, and good judgment in completing a wide variety of tasks in a timely fashion.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, callers to the library, donors and vendors.
- Discretion in maintaining confidentiality of library records.
A full job descrition may be found here: http://www.drury.edu/hr/pdf/staff/AcquisitionsMgr-AdminAssist.pdf
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor degree preferred.