Position Information
The Circulation and Reserves Services Supervisor is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of the circulation/reserves units within the Access Services department. The Supervisor acts as the functional expert in overseeing and managing employees performing complex duties requiring point of contact decision making. The Supervisor is responsible for exercising judgment in interpreting existing guidelines to solve problems and optimize systems to support developing patron needs. The Supervisor is also responsible for developing and implementing policies at a unit level and for advising leadership on recommended guidelines and policies that affect the wider library. The Supervisor is responsible for the unit staff and student supervision, training, development and performance of the unit. Responsible for collaborating, setting goals, ensuring accountability and stewardship of the unit. The full salary range for the Circulation and Reserves Services Supervisor is $59,000 - $103,400 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
Degree
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Requirement
Required
Experience Requirements
Experience
6 - 10 years of related experience.
Requirement
Experience
Previous supervisory/managerial experience.
Requirement
Preferred
Minimum Requirements
- Knowledge enabling the performance of a full range of specialized duties in a functional area or specialized subject matter field; advanced problem solving and decision-making ability.
- Effective supervisory and organizational leadership skills.
- Ability to accurately apply a wide variety of policies and procedures.
- Ability to effectively delegate and hold supervised staff accountable for successful completion of assignments.
- Ability to display initiative and remain flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to proactively manage employee performance, establish goals for supervised staff and work continuously to promote achievement of the established goals.
- Ability to perform accurate, detailed work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of library data transformation techniques and software tools. Recommends new technology as needed.
- Familiarity with content management systems and web page development.
- Knowledge of and ability to effectively use an integrated library system (ILS).
- Familiarity with streaming technologies.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
Job Description Details
Generic Scope
Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.
Custom Scope
Supervises staff Library Professionals and Library Assistants who are performing complex library duties and responsibilities. Provides direction to subordinates on policies and practices that often do not have clear guidelines. May also supervise students. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the unit. Work is performed independently within a framework of established guidelines. Exercises initiative, originality, and judgment in applying established library principles and practices to new and unusual problems, OR supervises students and Library Assistants who are performing routine and/or largely operational duties as part of the overall operations of a library AND spends a significant portion of the time personally performing duties indicative of the Library Professional 3 level, where duties and assignments are defined by broad objectives and involve a high degree of difficulty in subject and/or functional specializations.
Department Custom Scope
The Circulation and Reserves Services Supervisor is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of the circulation/reserves units within the Access Services department. The Supervisor acts as the functional expert in overseeing and managing employees performing complex duties requiring point of contact decision making. The Supervisor is responsible for exercising judgment in interpreting existing guidelines to solve problems and optimize systems to support developing patron needs. The Supervisor is also responsible for developing and implementing policies at a unit level and for advising leadership on recommended guidelines and policies that affect the wider library. The Supervisor is responsible for the unit staff and student supervision, training, development and performance of the unit. Responsible for collaborating, setting goals, ensuring accountability and stewardship of the unit.