<p>Title: Acquisitions Manager</p> <p>Department/Location: Marshall Brooks Library</p> <p>Organizational Relationships: Reports to the Director of the Library; works in close collaboration with other library staff.</p> <p>Summary: Serves as an active member of the library team with responsibility for administering the library budget (including archives & collections); acquisition and processing of library materials, subscriptions, supplies, etc.; serves as liaison with Principia purchasing and accounting offices; maintains and supports copyright services. (30 hours per week, 12-month position)</p> <p>Who We Are:</p> <p>At our award-winning pre-K-12 school in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education-blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia's team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of Alumni & Friends.</p> <p>At Principia College, our globally focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation's oldest student-run public affairs conference.</p> <p>Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow's leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a?collaborative and inclusive environment?where everyone feels they belong and are valued.</p> <p>Work Performed: Essential Duties*</p> <ul> <li>Manages acquisition processes for all library purchases, including ordering, receiving, payment, and processing </li><li>Performs copy cataloging of library materials using Alma and OCLC Connexion </li><li>Processes interlibrary loan and document delivery requests </li><li>Collaborates with librarians and faculty to ensure the efficient ordering and processing of library materials </li><li>Assists with the deaccession and disposition of withdrawn library materials </li><li>Communicates with publishers, vendors, and staff regarding order status, and tracks changes in content, cost, order issues, and approval status for new and renewal orders </li><li>Processes subscription renewals (print and electronic), maintenance agreements, standing orders, and service contracts </li><li>Monitors materials budgets and reports on expenditures and acquisitions </li><li>Is responsible for the development, balancing, and closure of the budget, in consultation with the Library Director </li><li>Maintains accurate records and files, prepares reports as needed; processes all invoices, reconciles multiple credit card accounts </li><li>Is responsible for copyright procurement for the college, including maintenance of appropriate documentation, including billing and accounting records </li><li>Is responsible for copyright support and collaborates with librarians on copyright resources. </li><li>Serves as backup for fulfillment and ILDS delivery </li><li>Assists with physical library collections regarding location accuracy and stacks maintenance </li><li>Utilizes a variety of software (Microsoft Word and Excel, OCLC Connexion, ExLibris Alma, Argos) </li><li>Participates collegially on library or campus teams /committees </li><li>Attends workshops, conferences, and training sessions to support professional growth </li></ul> <p>Special Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to lift 30 lbs; push a loaded book cart (approx. 200 lbs.), climb stairs </li></ul> <p>To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:</p> <ul> <li>Communication - Communicates well (written and verbal), delivers presentations, has good listening skills </li><li>Organization Skills - Information organized and accessible, maintains efficient work space, manages time well </li><li>Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve </li><li>Customer Service - Promotes positive image of Principia and the Marshall Brooks Library, strives to solve issues raised by customers </li><li>Interpersonal skills - Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback; Ability to maintain good relationships with students, faculty, outside vendors/libraries & community departments </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Student of Christian Science </li><li>Supportive of Principia's guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/mission </li><li>Bachelor's degree preferred </li><li>Advanced level of computer literacy; demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to learn specialized application programs; Web design experience preferred </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Previous library experience </li><li>Experience with the management of information technology and services, particularly library services platform and discovery software </li><li>ExLibris Alma Administration Certification </li></ul> <p>Compensation and Benefits</p> <p>We offer a competitive salary range for this position: $21.12-$22,80/hr, commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p> <p>In addition to salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:</p> <ul> <li>Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded). </li><li>Relocation: Principia provides a relocation imbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary, when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles </li><li>Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support. </li><li>Comprehensive Benefits: Learn more about all our benefits here, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more. </li><li>This description includes most but not necessarily all of the activities and responsibilities currently assigned to this position. </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity:</p> <p>Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.</p>