Department Contact: Janie Gutierrez, 505-287-6625, janieg61@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Position Details

Position Title: Library Services Manager

College/Division: GRCC Grants CC

Department: 950750-GRCC LEARNING RESOURCE CTR

Location: Grants Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 53,165.80-60,476.38

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Plan, recommend, implement, and evaluate policies, budget, operating procedures, staffing, and services offered by the campus library.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the library, including circulation, reference, technical services, access services, and related administrative functions.
• Work closely with the Business Manager (or equivalent) on all budget processes, including preparation, monitoring, purchases, subscriptions, and travel.
• Provide direct assistance to students, faculty, staff, and community patrons in the effective use of library resources and services.
• Serve as the primary library liaison to faculty and staff, collaborating on curricular materials, collection development, and instructional support.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate full-time staff and student employees; monitor and approve work hours through institutional systems.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct workshops, orientations, and training sessions on library services, research tools, and information literacy.
• Administer and troubleshoot library systems and applications used for cataloging, circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, serials management, scheduling, and materials processing.
• Implement and monitor service quality and productivity standards; assess and improve library services based on data and user feedback.
• Participate in institutional and system-level planning and policy discussions related to library and academic support services.
• Maintain current professional knowledge and skills through continuing education, professional development, and engagement in library organizations.
• Participate in and support library and campus committees, including interlibrary cooperation within the NMSU system and statewide consortia such as NMCAL.
• Ensure adherence to institutional policies and procedures, including hiring processes, fiscal controls, and risk management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned that support the mission of the library and the institution.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associate's Degree + 6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Master's degree in Library Science or related field.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.