University of California is hiring: Coordinator of Library Staff and Community E

Coordinator of Library Staff and Community Engagement

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite

Position Information

Posting Number NC1192025

Working Title Coordinator of Library Staff and Community Engagement

Department Org 427100 - Office-Torreyson Library

Why should you work at UCA?

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work! At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

Position Summary

Torreyson Library seeks applicants for the position of Coordinator of Library Staff and Community Engagement. Position schedule: M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. Apply at jobs.uca.edu.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This position serves on the library administration team and is an integral part of library leadership, serving to bridge the gap between the personal and professional needs of library staff and the continuously growing and changing needs of an academic library. Additionally, this position has duties to engage the local community and will assist the library in grants management. Following are the job duties and responsibilities of this position:

• Coordinator of Library Staff (75%)
  • Voice of Library Staff in library leadership
  • Liaison with University Human Resources
  • Supervise library administrative staff and cross-functional library staff members
  • Provides general HR duties for the library
    • Confirms that hiring documents are entered in the appropriate software
    • Oversees the place of job advertisements in appropriate places
    • Ex officio participant on all hiring committees
      • Assists committee chair with administrative tasks
    • Provides on-boarding for all employees
    • Coordinates employee annual evaluations
    • Ensures proper off-boarding for all employees
    • Completes appropriate paperwork
  • Coordinates internal library communication
  • Training & Development
    • Tracks employee mandatory training
    • Leads professional development day planning
    • Coordinates year-long professional development
  • Awards & Rewards
    • Develops and implements an internal library program for awards
    • Maintains a schedule of awards and rewards external to the library
  • Keeps the staff master calendar
    • Schedules desk assignments
    • Approves time sheets
  • Works with appropriate library faculty and staff to coordinate best HR practices with student employees
• Community Outreach and Engagement (15%)
  • Assisting and coordinating the library’s efforts with outreach to the Conway community
    • Researching and coordinating collaborations, as appropriate and applicable, with:
      • the public library
      • other Conway institutions of higher education
      • the K-12 school systems
• Library Grants Coordinator (10%)
  • Researching project grants
  • Assisting in grant applications
  • Assisting with grant administration
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HR practices and procedures or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of library departments and functions or willingness to learn.
• Organizational skills.
• High developed emotional intelligence.
• Ability to make decisions and prioritize.
• Ability and willingness to problem-solve and participate in conflict resolution.
• Ability to use and/or learn various software packages for office and library work.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work efficiently and with attention to detail.
• Ability to stoop, bend and reach.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, particularly serving internal customers.
• Ability to assist in resolving patron concerns.

Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Required Education and/or Experience

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree plus three years of supervisory experience; demonstrated leadership experience. Add'l requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Background in Human Resource work. Experience in a library setting. Office management experience. Experience in training.

University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas. Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Desired start date 10/16/2025

Position Summary and Qualifications

License(s)/Certifications

Physical Demands Checklist

Physical Demands Checklist Sitting, Kneeling, Standing, Walking, Balancing, Lifting/Carrying

Physical Exertion

Physical Exertion Administrative Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds, Primarily indoor work

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

UCA EEO Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date

Open Date 09/09/2025

Close Date

Close Date 09/30/2025

Open Until Filled No

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