Temporary Position (7/31/2027): Supervisor I - Library, Circulation Services

Temporary Position (7/31/2027): Supervisor I - Library, Circulation Services

Salary

$21.32 - $25.08 Hourly

Location

Fulton Library

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

FY2706317

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Library

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Writing Sample

Student Class Schedule

Letters of Recommendation

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
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• Questions

Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success and community engagement by serving as a key member of the Fulton Library team. Working collaboratively with library staff and student employees, this role combines customer service, team leadership, and operational support to help create a welcoming, engaging, and resource-rich environment for students, faculty, and visitors. Employees in this position are often the first point of contact for library patrons, providing assistance that helps connect individuals with the services, resources, and information they need to achieve their academic and personal goals.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with people, leading teams, and contributing to a mission-driven organization dedicated to learning and student achievement. The position offers valuable experience in customer service, employee leadership, library operations, and higher education while working in a collaborative and supportive campus environment. With a flexible schedule that adapts to the needs of the library and university community, this temporary appointment provides a rewarding opportunity to develop professional skills, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to UVUs commitment to access, learning, and service through July 31, 2027.

This is a temporary position, ending July 31, 2027.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Supervises part-time and student employees, training and coaching them on department protocols and tasks. Fosters positive culture by communicating clear expectations and modeling appropriate behavior, supporting employee endeavors, and stimulating employee morale. Communicates updated procedures and expectations verbally and in writing. As the sole supervisor on a weekend day, takes particular interest in developing a strong working culture with that sub-team.
• Oversees the organization, functionality, and appearance of departmental workspaces, service points, and stacks areas to support efficient operations and positive user experiences. Establishes and maintains optimal organizational systems and cleanliness procedures, including coordination of light housekeeping activities and ongoing assessment of space utilization. Provides training, communication, and operational guidance to a large staff, ensuring consistent implementation of organizational standards and best practices across service and stacks areas.
• Maintains knowledge of department protocols and library and campus resources to provide frontline service. Connects library patrons to the information they seek, and circulates materials to them. Promotes a safe environment by learning security procedures. Intervenes when appropriate. Troubleshoots and communicates building operation and security issues.
• Works as a member of the team, contributing ideas to update and improve individual and department operations. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree in a related field of study; OR a combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling two years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience in a library, customer service, higher education, or public service environment, including training, scheduling, and directing the work of employees or student staff.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of general library practices.

Skills

• Skills in supervising, including behavior modeling, relationship building, conflict resolution, team building, coaching, and training.

• Skills in customer service.

• Skills in use of computers as well as other standard office equipment.

Abilities

• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service to a diverse population.

• Ability to solve problems effectively in accordance with library and university policy.

• Ability to express ideas and follow directions both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to learn and take responsibility for assigned area.

• Ability to train individuals and groups.

• Ability to manage sensitive and/or emergencies involving patrons or employees.

• Ability to learn to use common and specialized computer applications.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work in an interruptive environment.

• Ability to file accurately in alphabetical and numeric order.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:

• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)

• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

01

Do you have supervisory experience in a library, customer service, higher education, or public service environment, including training, scheduling, and directing the work of employees or student staff?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you willing and able to work a schedule that includes at least one full weekend day and adjusts to meet the operational needs of the library?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you understand and accept that this is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of July 31, 2027?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience training, coaching, and providing performance-related feedback to employees, student workers, or volunteers?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you been responsible for establishing expectations, communicating procedures, and fostering a positive and productive team culture?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience overseeing service areas, workspaces, or operational spaces to ensure organization, cleanliness, efficiency, and a positive customer experience?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience providing front-line customer service and resolving patron, customer, or public service inquiries in a library, academic, or similar environment?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you been responsible for applying safety, security, or operational procedures and communicating facility-related issues to the appropriate personnel?

• Yes
• No

09

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• <1
• 1
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• 8+

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu