St. Petersburg College

Learning Resources Specialist [ID: 506]

Position Summary:

Assures academic support for students in campus library/learning environments

Typical Essential Duties

Maintains records of student attendance at on-site learning resources facilities;
Coordinates the use of supplies, materials, and equipment;
Fosters information literacy competencies;
Provides reference and referral services including Interlibrary Library Loans.
Assists with the use of subscription databases/eResources, productivity software, and other instructional technology;
Maintains currency in field through professional development and scholarly activities;
Foster academic excellence in teaching and learning.

This is the fourth of four levels in the Instructional Support series. Incumbents oversee, direct, and provide educational support services in an assigned area. Responsibilities include managing other instructional support staff; determining instructional support schedules and priorities; developing, scheduling, and implementing programs and activities that support the institutional or academic area goals; preparing and managing a budget; applying for grants; and supervising the lower levels.

Compensation: $59,309.68 - $74,137.10

Requirements:

Education:

Master’s degree in Library or Information Science or in a related field to assigned area.

Experience:

Five (5) years demonstrated success in providing library and academic support services in higher education.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Supervisory principles;
Program coordination principles and practices;
Academic program offerings;
Customer service principles;
Budgeting principles;
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
Advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;
Testing procedures and policies;
Recordkeeping principles;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Monitoring and evaluating subordinates;
Delegating and prioritizing work;
Analyzing processes, programs, and procedures and making recommendations for improvement;
Coordinating activities and/or programs;
Providing customer service;
Interpreting and applying applicable standards, laws, rules, and regulations;
Preparing and maintaining records and reports;
Monitoring budgets;
Compiling and maintaining data and information;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.	Daily 20%
2.	Coordinates and assists in the development, implementation, and supervision of instructional support goals, objectives, support services, training programs, assessments, activities, and/or other applicable program initiatives; may participate in the development and presentation of educational programs and offerings.	Daily 30%
3.	Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information, data, applications, contracts, agreements, test results, forms, records, assessments, business correspondence, and reports; makes academic recommendations based on findings.	Daily 10%
4.	Responds to requests for information from faculty, staff, students, outside agencies, and community regarding academic or instructional programs; researches and resolves issues, complaints, and/or other related problems.	Daily 20%
5.	Serves as a liaison with employees, students, and external organizations; represents the college at a variety of meetings, career events, public events, workshops, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events.	Daily 10%
6.	Prepares and administers budget; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures.	Daily 10%
7.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.