During the Fall and Spring academic semesters, the Library & Gallery employs approximately 25-30 UMBC students. During the Summer and January sessions, we ordinarily employ about 10-15 students. Applications for employment are accepted year-round through Handshake. Please remember to re-apply every semester.
Students Apply HereLibrary Student Assistants must be current UMBC undergraduate or graduate students. You do not need to have a Federal Work Study Award or be receiving other financial aid to qualify. (Work Study students: please consult your financial aid counselor about the terms and limits of your aid. There may be a limit on the amount of paid work you can do each semester.)
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This role requires a customer-focused and collaborative individual with supervisory experience. As the head of the Circulation Department’s leadership team, the successful candidate will collaborate on strategic priorities, supervision of student assistants, training goals and policies and procedures for the department at large.
The candidate will also ensure that library services are performed safely and efficiently, and library users are served courteously, promptly and in accordance with the Public Services Division’s values of approachability, cooperation, diversity and inclusion, professionalism and excellent quality of work.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Five years of progressively responsible supervisory experience with a proven record of performance management, creating/implementing policies and procedures and accountability
Proven ability to train, delegate, assign and evaluate staff in performing detailed procedures and specific tasks and responsibilities
Strong skills in communication and interacting with a diverse staff in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating demands
Ability to understand and apply principles of quality customer service, teamwork and conflict resolution
Proven ability in analyzing and solving problems and exercising judgment in resolving or referring to special or non-routine situations
Knowledge of the principles and organization of libraries
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Google Suite applications (e.g., mail, calendar, etc.)
Experience with collaborative work with USMAI or another consortium
One of more years of experience with training and supervising supervisors
Experience with working in an Academic Library setting
UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.
Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
Additional Benefits: