Library Operations Manager

at  Worcester Polytechnic Institute

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Library Operations Manager ensures excellence in library operations, library productivity and organizational effectiveness, to maintain an environment of trust, diversity, and inclusion for all who work in and use the library. They have primary day to day responsibility for the financial efficiency and compliance of the library, negotiating purchases that provide best value to the university and overseeing finances and accounts payable for a budget of approximately $5 million. They play a lead role in planning, coordinating and implementing all library facilities capital projects. They provide administrative, financial, communication, and operational support for library events and travel support for library staff and recruiting, and are the primary contact for communication and support to university partners who share or use library event and meeting spaces.
WPI is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We welcome candidates who can support our commitment to belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience
  This position pays a minimum of $55,400 however, WPI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
  Although this is a primarily on-site position, some remote work may be possible. Please include a cover letter along with your resume for consideration.

WPI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THAT ACTIVELY SEEKS TO INCREASE THE DIVERSITY OF ITS WORKPLACE. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, AGE, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, VETERAN STATUS, OR DISABILITY. IT SEEKS INDIVIDUALS WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES WHO WILL CONTRIBUTE TO A CULTURE OF CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, INCLUSION, PROBLEM SOLVING, INNOVATION, HIGH PERFORMANCE, AND CHANGE MAKING. IT IS COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING A CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT FREE OF HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPIExternalCareerSite/job/Worcester/Library-Operations-ManagerR0002920-1