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Position Function:

Performs complex and specialized tasks and/or services requiring advanced skills in one or more library specializations. Plans and coordinates the day-to-day operational activities of a program. Coordinates, prioritizes, and oversees the work of lower-level staff and/or students.

Salary Grade:  13

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Area of Specialization:

Gertrude C. Ford Foundation Library (Jackson Design Center)

Anticipated Appointment Date:

September 1, 2026. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversees, coordinates, and/or performs integrated activities in support of the development, implementation, and marketing of program function.
2. Serves as liaison between students, faculty, staff, other departments, and/or external constituencies on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative functions or issues.
3. Coordinates activities of support staff, consultants, faculty, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and student employees on project management.
4. Supervises and trains staff, student employees, volunteers, and/or interns, as appropriate.
5. Provides guidance and assistance to library patrons, regarding general to complex information, demonstrating proficiency in library resources, make referrals as appropriate.
6. Provides general problem-solving by working with other library departments, vendors, and other entities outside the library.
7. Oversees collection and analysis of data; prepares scheduled and special reports, as appropriate; maintains program and project records and statistical information, if appropriate.
8. Performs specialized activities of a programmatic nature in direct support of the accomplishment of program objectives and protocol.
9. Monitors and performs daily operations.
10. Facilitates meetings and special projects.
11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion, or other employment decisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
One year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgements.
- Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
- Clerical, word processing, and/or office skills.
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
- Records maintenance and project management skills.
- Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
- Ability to interact with students, faculty, and/or staff in a team environment.
- Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

1. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
2. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
3. No or very limited physical effort required.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Complete online application and submit a resume and cover letter.

Screening Date:

July 22, 2026, until filled. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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