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Blue Ridge Academy

Summary of Position:Under the direction of the Library Coordinator and Assistant Director for Blue Ridge Academy, this position is responsible for the Lending Library program. The Lending Library Specialist serves as the initial point of contact and support for the Lending Library, Enrichment Returns, Withdrawal and Restitution, staff, and homeschool families. They assist the homeschool community with professionalism, patience, and guidance. Lending Library Specialists are responsible for communicating effectively with the Assistant Director, Coordinator, and other members of the Lending Library team and ensuring that Lending Library policies, procedures, and expectations are followed. This is a classified staff position.Duties and Responsibilities:I. Responsibilities to school and staffA. Attends all required meetings and trainingsB. Completes all work thoroughlyC. Manages time effectively to meet all necessary deadlinesD. Response to all calls and emails in a timely mannerII. Responsibilities to Lending LibraryA. Understand and/or is actively learning and seeking knowledge of homeschoolingeducational philosophies, learning styles, homeschooling curriculum, and how to support all types of homeschooling families and staffB. Cultivates a friendly, helpful relationship with the Enrichment and Enrollment departmentsC. Attend weekly Lending Library Team Meetings and monthly Team MeetingsD. Responsible for following the operations, policies and procedures relating to the Lending Library, Withdrawal and RestitutionE. Reports to assigned library location at a minimum of 2 days per weekF. Assist in maintaining an organized and up-to-date catalog and circulation systemG. Process new materials making them ready for checkoutH. Process 40+ Lending Library orders, communicate with families, and prepare 5+shipments per day in an 8 hour period when working in one of the Lending LibrariesI. Inventory 75+ Lending Library returned items per day in an 8 hour period whensolely working on inventoryJ. Keep statistical records on usage and circulationK. Supervise and execute automated inventoryL. Pull reports and audit student information through the enrichment return processM. Understand and be able to teach others about the Withdrawal and Restitution policyN. On a quarterly basis, pull reports on current student information and update patron records in the online library systemO. Help parents, students, and teachers locate materialsP. Respond to Lending Library emails/calls in a timely mannerQ. Understand and be able to teach others about Lending Library policies and processesR. Bring concerns and ideas to the supervising Coordinator and/or Assistant Director as necessaryS. Collaborate with CC Coordinators, Family Liaisons and other Specialists on a regular basis and attend events and fairsIII. Mission and VisionA. Promotes Blue Ridge Academy&rsquo;s mission &amp; vision statements and core valuesB. Follows and supports all Blue Ridge policies and proceduresC. Maintains a positive attitudeIV. Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:● Have one year of experience in a similar position or position with similar skill sets● Minimum of one year of experience in a similar position or position with a similar skill set.● Ability and comfort in working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with a demonstrated ability and desire to flexibly shift responsibilities over time as the role and department evolve.● Excellent analytical and data-based decision-making skills● Strong customer service orientation in approach to working with teachers, schooladministrators, and families.● Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team member, work independently, and be self-motivated.● Demonstrates ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remaincalm in stressful situations, relate to various personality styles in a calm, professional manner● Proven track record of compliance● Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills● Possess superior organizational skills● Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse audiences● Promote a positive atmosphere● Possess a strong work ethic● Possess excellent computer skills● Be willing to meet and exceed minimum daily goals● Exceptional customer service skills● Knowledgeable of Blue Ridge's policies and procedures.Preferred Qualifications:● Working knowledge of technology and technological platforms including but not limited to: GoogleSuite (Gmail, Excel, Google Docs/Word, Google Forms), Microsoft OS platform.● Professional etiquette with regards to technology use.● Excellent written and oral communication skills.● Experience working in virtual education settings.● Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team member, work independently, and be self-motivated.● Demonstrate the ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes and events, and remain calm in stressful situations.● Help to maintain a friendly and helpful environment for families and staff● Promote community among all Blue Ridge teachers and homeschool families● Create an environment of trust, open communication, and creative thinking● Communicate well● Problem solve● Lead by setting a good example● Promote a positive atmosphere.● Demonstrate flexibility in the workplace.Education:● High school diplomaPhysical Demands:● The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.- Work in the Acton and/or San Dimas library locations 3+ days per week as scheduled by your supervisor.● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Specific hearing abilities are required for this job. Keyboarding and/or phone use up to 8 hours per day may be required.● Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.● Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Work Environment:This position is a [remote/in-person] position in which an employee will work from [home/office]. Some travel will be required.Right to Revise:This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and the School reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice.Job Type: Full-timePay: $22.86 - $28.44 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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