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Night Circulation Supervisor at Illinois State
Illinois State
Normal, IL
Administration
Posted 0 days ago
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Night Circulation SupervisorJob no: 520941Work type: On CampusLocation: Normal IllinoisTitle: Night Circulation SupervisorDivision Name: Academic AffairsDepartment: Milner LibraryJob SummaryThe primary responsibilities of the Night Circulation Supervisor are to provide excellent customer service at the circulation desk and a safe environment during the librarys evening and night hours. This position oversees the library and its services in the evening hours until closing acting as a building monitor during these times and closes the library according to our closing procedures. Specifically the Night Circulation Supervisor directs the activities of the circulation student assistants after 5:30pm charges and discharges library materials at the circulation desk coordinates the shelving of materials creates courtesy cards for community residents and helps patrons locate materials by using the online catalog and placing I-Share and interlibrary loan requests. The position also responds to security and safety incidents when appropriate communicates incidents to Patron Services and Library Administration advises Library Administration on security and safety issues and participates in the training of student assistants.Additional InformationUniversity Benefit Highlights:- Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks- Paid benefit timeAdditional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: Rate / Pay Rate$19.73 - $20.38 per hourRequired Qualifications1. High school graduation or equivalent.2. Any combination totaling two years (24 months) from the following categories:a. work experience in a library or equivalent setting.b. college course work in any field as measured by the following conversion table- 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)- 60 semester hours or an Associates degree equals eighteen (18) months- 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)- Bachelors Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)Preferred Qualifications1. Excellent customer service and communication skills for both internal and external patrons.2. Working knowledge of department and library policies and procedures.3. Technical skill set centered on Windows-based software applications and cloud-based services. 4. Ability to use the library and consortiums Alma unified library services platform and Primo VE online catalog.5. Excellent attention to detail.6. Advanced searching skill set in order to shelve and retrieve materials from a variety of library locations.7. Ability to troubleshoot and demonstrate the operation and basic features of audio-visual equipment such as DVD players laptops cameras and digital voice recorders.8. Ability to maintain a positive attitude.9. Strong supervisory and conflict-resolution skills.10. Ability to work independently.Work Hours5pm - 1am Sunday through Thursday.Functional ExpectationsMust be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:1. Search the shelves for materials which may require maneuvering around the stacks in order to access and place materials on shelves at all heights.2. Transport books throughout the library using a wheeled cart to accommodate the volume and weight of materials.3. Remain at a workstation for extended periods. 4. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.5. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.Proposed Starting DateJanuary 2026Required Applicant DocumentsCover LetterPlease Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on ApplyOptional Applicant DocumentsTranscripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional optionsCertification of Retirement AnnuityPlease Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on ApplySpecial Instructions for ApplicantsPlease fully complete the entire application including but not limited to the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put see resume in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are using college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) to qualify for this position they must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.To be eligible for Veterans Preference points on the exam appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:Fax: 309.438.0011 Attn: Mackenzie ChapmanAddress: Illinois State UniversityHuman ResourcesCampus Box 1300Normal IL 61790-1300The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois drivers license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3236-Clericals.Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.Contact Information for ApplicantsMackenzie ChapmanHuman ResourcesImportant Information for ApplicantsThis position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .Application Opened: 11/25/2025 02:00 PM CSTApplication Closes: 12/08/2025 11:55 PM CST WhatsappFacebookLinkedInEmail AppSend me jobs like theseWe will email you new jobs that match this search.Great we can send you jobs like this if this is your first time signing up please check your inbox to confirm your subscription.The email address was invalid please check for errors.You must agree to the privacy statementNight Circulation SupervisorOpened11/25/2025 Closes12/08/2025 DepartmentMilner LibraryThe primary responsibilities of this position are to provide excellent customer service at the circulation desk and a safe environment during the librarys evening and night hours.Current OpportunitiesNight Circulation SupervisorOpened11/25/2025 Closes12/08/2025 DepartmentMilner LibraryThe primary responsibilities of this position are to provide excellent customer service at the circulation desk and a safe environment during the librarys evening and night hours.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Collection,Customer Service,C,Communication,Dcom,AC Maintenance Employment Type : Hourly Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 19 - 20
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