Payson Library Public Services Evening Supervisor

The Payson Library Public Services Evening Supervisor oversees evening library operations, supervises evening student employees, and closes the library. Additionally, the evening supervisor provides excellent customer service, processes interlibrary loans, and obtains faculty-requested electronic reserves. In alignment with the University’s mission and strategic plan, the person in this position works cooperatively with other departments in the library to support the learning, research, and teaching needs of the Pepperdine community.

Duties

• Oversee evening library operations and closing of the library, including keeping accurate and complete circulation statistics.
• Hire and supervise student circulation employees and help create their work schedule. Maintain a student employee emergency contact list, approve time cards, and communicate with the student employment office.
• Assist Librarians with special projects in technical services, digital collections, and across other departments of the library as needed.
• Advise students and faculty in the general use of subject databases, and recognize when research questions need to be forwarded to a librarian.
• Communicate with University faculty and assist in the ordering, processing, and maintenance of the reserves and electronic reserves systems.
• Oversee public copy machines and network printers.
• Work cooperatively with other departments in the library to provide excellent customer service for students, faculty, staff, and other patrons.
• Process interlibrary loan materials and requests received through Tipasa system.
• Show initiative in addressing workflow problems and anticipating changes in patron needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including covering the circulation desk.
• Uphold University mission and Libraries' core values through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum two years of college.
• An appreciation for and understanding of the University’s Christian mission, and a desire to contribute actively to that mission.
• Excellent computer, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written.
• The ability to perform detailed work with frequent interruptions; the ability to work independently and as a team member; the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and move loaded book carts.
• Needs to be flexible and adaptable.
• Proficient in Google Suite.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Prior library experience.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $21.63 - $24.03 per hour

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.