Circulation Manager Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.
Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-Montgomery
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.
Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Under general supervision the Part Time Assistant II, Library, assists students, faculty and the general public in obtaining library circulating and reserve resources. Basic duties may include receiving, logging and interpreting information, sorting and processing library materials deliveries, answering non routine questions and inquires, providing information and directions and providing a customer friendly environment. Activities are routine but may involve non-routine requests or specialized information.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Uses the Horizon Information Management System and the PeopleSoft database to perform circulation service

Assistance to library patrons; Serves as public contact for the library in person, by telephone and email; Screens and refers patrons to reference librarians when professional assistance is needed

Responsible for opening or closing facility for library operation including cash register set up in the absence of the Specialist III, Circulation; Records daily activity statistics; Collection inventory and shelf reading

Interprets and enforces circulation policies and procedures for students, college staff and the community

Activates college ID/library cards for faculty, staff and students; Issues HCPL library cards to public patrons

Responsible for operation of the Circulation Department in the absence of the Specialist III, Circulation

Participates in the development of documentation for and implantation of circulation procedures

Collects monies for fines and lost materials and updates patron records accordingly

Assists library patrons in the use of laptop computers, copy machines, the pay print system, fax machine, and other audiovisual equipment

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of office practice and procedures
• Working knowledge of personal computers and common office software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Knowledge of Horizon Automated Library System
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize duties using sound customer service principles
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential
• Ability to problem solve equipment problems

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED

Salary
Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.
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How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).
If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.
Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.
More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.