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Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery

Employment at the Library

For Student Workers

During the Fall and Spring academic semesters, the Library & Gallery employs approximately 25-30 UMBC students. During the Summer and January sessions, we ordinarily employ about 10-15 students. Applications for employment are accepted year-round through Handshake. Please remember to re-apply every semester.

Students Apply Here

Library Student Assistants must be current UMBC undergraduate or graduate students. You do not need to have a Federal Work Study Award or be receiving other financial aid to qualify. (Work Study students: please consult your financial aid counselor about the terms and limits of your aid. There may be a limit on the amount of paid work you can do each semester.)

Faculty or Professional Opportunities

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Technical or Support Staff Opportunities

  • Circulation Manager
    Job no: 494517
    Work type: Staff Full-time
    Location: UMBC Campus
    Categories: Administrative/Professional, Library

    Reporting to the Associate Director of Public Services, the Circulation Manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective administration of Circulation Department operations within the library, including circulation personnel management, financial services for billing operations and daily circulation services. 

    UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role is a regular, full-time exempt position. It starts at $77,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available. A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

    This role requires a customer-focused and collaborative individual with supervisory experience. As the head of the Circulation Department’s leadership team, the successful candidate will collaborate on strategic priorities, supervision of student assistants, training goals and policies and procedures for the department at large. 

    The candidate will also ensure that library services are performed safely and efficiently, and library users are served courteously, promptly and in accordance with the Public Services Division’s values of approachability, cooperation, diversity and inclusion, professionalism and excellent quality of work.

    Required Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree

    • Five years of progressively responsible supervisory experience with a proven record of performance management, creating/implementing policies and procedures and accountability

    • Proven ability to train, delegate, assign and evaluate staff in performing detailed procedures and specific tasks and responsibilities

    • Strong skills in communication and interacting with a diverse staff in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating demands

    • Ability to understand and apply principles of quality customer service, teamwork and conflict resolution 

    • Proven ability in analyzing and solving problems and exercising judgment in resolving or referring to special or non-routine situations

    • Knowledge of the principles and organization of libraries

    • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Google Suite applications (e.g., mail, calendar, etc.)

    Preferred Qualifications: 

    • Experience with collaborative work with USMAI or another consortium

    • One of more years of experience with training and supervising supervisors

    • Experience with working in an Academic Library setting

    A background check will be required.  Please upload a cover letter, a resume or curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three professional references, including names, email addresses and phone numbers.

    For more information, the complete job description and to apply, please visit the UMBC Jobs site. 

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  • Accounting Associate
    Job no: 494518
    Work type: Staff Full-time
    Location: UMBC Campus
    Categories: Administrative/Clerical Support, Business/Accounting/Finance

    Under the direct supervision of the Business Service Specialist, the Accounting Associate will be responsible for performing accounting clerical tasks for both the Library and the Gallery as separate departments.

    UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $40,609 and has 11 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available. A hybrid telework schedule may be available after completing the probationary period.

    Specific responsibilities include:

    • Prepare cash receipt documentation for daily deposit.
    • Process invoices in UMBC PAW for Library Serials and Monographs daily.
    • Process requisitions, contracts and payment requests for all Library Departments. 
    • Process payments using the UMBC purchasing card while maintaining backup documentation. 
    • Process all Library supply orders using the purchasing card or PAW system.
    • Monitoring transactions and budget for accuracy. 
    • Serve as a P-Card reallocator to the Gallery staff. 
    Required Minimum Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Four years accounting clerical experience. Customer service experience and/or cash handling and payment processing experience.
    • Must be skilled in performing mathematical computations, operating a calculator and utilizing analytical techniques to reconcile financial data
    • Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles, mathematical methods and techniques and accounting standards.
    • The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work independently with little supervision.

    Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

    Preferred Qualifications: 

    • Ability to prepare written records and reports
    • Experience in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and PeopleSoft Financial systems is a plus
    • Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
    • One year of supervisory experience
    Benefits:

    UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

    Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

    • 11 Days of Annual Leave  (increases with years of service)
    • 15 Days of Sick Leave  
    • 15 Holidays
    • 3 Personal Days

    Tuition Remission:

    • 8 credit hours per semester
    • Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

    Additional Benefits:

    • Life and disability insurance
    • Retirement/Pension plan
    • Professional development opportunities
    • Wellness opportunities
    A background check will be required.  Please include a cover letter and your resume along with your application. Open Until Filled. Pay Range 09 (starting at $40,609) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program. This is a regular Full-time nonexempt position. 

    To learn more and apply, visit the UMBC jobs site.

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