The SUNY Old Westbury Library seeks to hire a Circulation Supervisor to work part-time evening and weekend hours during the academic year (late August through May).  This part-time position will report to the Library Director. 

The Circulation Supervisor is responsible for supervising all Circulation Desk operations during assigned hours.

Duties:

• Oversee circulation services and desk operations during evening and weekend hours.
• Assists with shelving and stacks management.
• Assists with Reserves and Circulation during assigned evening and weekend hours.
• Supervise student workers.
• Help coordinate service schedules to maximize the use of student workers.
• Assist in planning and implementation of ongoing training of student workers.
• Assist with workflows as needed, including reserves processing, Interlibrary Loan processing, retrieval, shelving, and resolving service issues.
• Assist with quality control of services, workflows, and efficiency in Circulation.
• Provide advanced-level assistance on patron account issues as needed.
• Collaborate with the Library Dean on service coverage, process improvements, workflow analysis, and service improvements.
• Assist with data collection and assessment.
• The Library Director will assign other duties as needed.

Required Skills:

• Exceptional level of attendance and dependability, including during inclement weather.
• Exceptional customer service abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to address patron concerns and difficulties with tact, courtesy, and sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with college students and to supervise student workers.
• Ability to work autonomously and successfully with limited direct daily supervision.
• Strong office and computer skills and the ability to learn new procedures.
• Reliability in performing daily tasks/duties as assigned.
• Ability to provide occasional assistance with coverage of other shifts.
• Ability to lift thirty (30) pounds.

Work Schedule:      total of 15 hours per week

Availability on the following days/times:

Sunday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Monday: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Tuesday: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Wednesday: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Thursday: 6:00 pm -11:00 pm

Note: Holiday schedule will change and may include earlier or later shift and one weekend day off.  Additional hours may be possible throughout the year.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

•  A minimum of an Associate degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year of related customer service or library experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience, preferably in a public services or customer service environment.
• Library Circulation Desk experience.
• Experience working with automated library computer systems.

Additional Information:

Position Type:  Professional

Official Budget Title:  Instructional Support Assistant

Campus Title:   Circulation Supervisor

Department:  Library

FTE:  Part-time

Negotiating Unit:  UUP

Salary Grade:  SL-1

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

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Requirements

• Start Date: 7/30/2026 - Approximate
• Education: Associates Degree Preferred
• Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
• Part/Full Time: Part-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=201894:

1. cover letter,
2. resume,
3. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
4. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:  Open until filled.  Review of applications to begin immediately.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.