Manager - Library Associates
Job ID: 289649
Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Summary
This position provides leadership and oversight for the GHC library public-facing services by supervising Library Associates (staff) and student assistants. The position is responsible for organizing and implementing library programming initiatives, coordinating marketing efforts, and serving as the primary person for outreach and event coordination. The role ensures excellent service delivery while maintaining a welcoming environment that supports the educational mission of the college.
This position will be located at our Cartersville Campus and is an on-site position.
Responsibilities
• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies'
• Supervises and evaluates Library Associates (staff) in public service roles and their work in managing circulation functions across library locations
• Recruits, trains, schedules, and manages student assistants in coordination with Library Associates (staff)
• Organizes and operates all library programming and events, coordinating with college partners as appropriate
• Develops and implements marketing strategies for library services, resources, and events
• Serves as the primary point person for outreach and event initiatives, building relationships with student organizations and college departments
• Oversees daily operations of public service areas including circulation, space utilization, and programing
• Creates and maintains staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage of public service points
• Monitors and assesses service quality and user satisfaction, implementing improvements as needed
• Participates in collection development activities relevant to public services, particularly for popular collections
• Proposes budgets to the Director for public services, programming, and student employment
• Monitors public spaces to ensure they remain welcoming, accessible, and functional
• Attends and represents the library at meetings, training sessions, workshops, and webinars
• Submits and follows up on repair requests, work orders, and trouble tickets to appropriate personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned.'
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in academic libraries, including demonstrated supervisory experience
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Preferred Experience:
• Master's degree in library and information science
• Interest in Archives, or degree in Archival studies
Proposed Salary
Salary $45,911 annually
This is a full time, fully benefitted position
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts (if selected for the position, official transcripts will be required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of academic library operations and best practices in public services
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in the provision of customer services
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in staff supervision, training, and development
• Skill in program development and implementation
• Skill in budget management and resource allocation
Apply Before Date
Applications are considered and reviewed as submitted.
The position will remain open until filled.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email mailto:support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
This position has direct supervision for Library Associates (staff) and oversight of student assistants.
This is a Position of Trust and driving for college will be necessary
Selected applicant will review department budget and handle confidential information
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6516198
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