Sr Library Building Coordinator: Charles Library

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Temple University's Charles Library is searching for a Senior Library Building Coordinator: Charles Library!
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!
Salary Range: $35,600-$55,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.
The hours for this position are 3:00 pm – 12:00 am during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Library Facilities Superintendent, the Charles Library Senior Building Coordinator coordinates library building operations during evening hours. Responsibilities include oversight of building usage, safety, and maintenance needs. Routinely patrols the building to enforce building policies and procedures. Inspects rooms, equipment, furniture, and installations to ensure they are in good repair and operational. Keeps the facility organized by performing regular furniture resets in accordance with current floor plans. Provides assistance to the evening desk staff and student workers of Access Services, Learning and Research Services, and Library Technology Services. Assists patrons with using the library and audiovisual equipment, and troubleshooting/maintenance of the automated storage and retrieval system. Liaises with University Facilities Management, Public Safety, and various external contractors, vendors, and delivery persons. Coordinates and supports internal library events, non-library Temple departmental events, and events hosted by groups external to the University taking place after regular business hours in Charles Library. Provides operational support for the library depository location as needed. Maintains close, regular communication with applicable daytime staff. Observes and tracks evening user behaviors, issues, and questions, and reports findings to the Library Facilities Superintendent. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Temple University Libraries serve the Temple community and beyond, including more than 30,000 students, over 2,000 full-time faculty, and researchers and visitors on Main, Center City, and Health Sciences Center campuses in Philadelphia, as well as on our Ambler and Harrisburg campuses. We are committed to providing research and learning services, offering open access to our facilities and information resources, and fostering innovation and experimentation. Our collections total more than five million physical and digital titles, over 300,000 print and electronic journal subscriptions, and more than 900 research databases. We also collect, preserve, and provide access to a broad universe of special collections, including rare books, manuscripts, archives, photographs, and more. As part of our library enterprise, the award-winning Temple University Press supports our mission to advance learning and scholarship.
Job Details
This position requires the following background checks: Department of Motor Vehicles Background Check.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
This position is considered essential personnel.
This position is 100%25 On-Site.

Requirements

• At least Three (3) years of directly related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret furniture floor plans and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of common safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to make independent decisions accordingly.
• Ability to work independently within a framework of assigned responsibilities under limited supervision.
• Ability to interact and work with a diverse group of students, staff, and faculty, as well as community guests.
• Knowledge of Microsoft windows office products.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least two (2) years of building operations management experience.
• Knowledge of base building systems, including, HVAC, electrical, lighting, and water supply systems.
• Safety training certifications (OSHA, etc.).
• Previous event management experience.
• Previous public/customer service experience.
• Experience working in an academic library, museum, or gallery setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates library building operations during evening hours.
• Oversight of building usage, safety, and maintenance needs.
• Routinely patrols the building to enforce building policies and procedures.
• Inspects rooms, equipment, furniture, and installations to ensure they are in good repair and operational.
• Keeps the facility organized by performing regular furniture resets in accordance with current floor plans.
• Provides assistance to the evening desk staff and student workers of Access Services, Learning and Research Services, and Library Technology Services.
• Assists patrons with using the library and audiovisual equipment, and troubleshooting/maintenance of the automated storage and retrieval system.
• Liaises with University Facilities Management, Public Safety, and various external contractors, vendors, and delivery persons.
• Coordinates and supports internal library events, non-library Temple departmental events, and events hosted by groups external to the University taking place after regular business hours in Charles Library.
• Provides operational support for the library depository location as needed.
• Maintains close, regular communication with applicable daytime staff.
• Observes and tracks evening user behaviors, issues, and questions, and reports findings to the Library Facilities Superintendent.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed