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Library Operations Coordinator

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Sacramento

3200 5th Avenue (Show on map)

Dec 03, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Library Operations Coordinator
Union Level
Department	Library - Administration
Campus	Sacramento
Posting Number	201304204P
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months	12
Work Schedule
Position End Date
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants	For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship	This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	Reporting to the Head of System Services and Operations, the Library Operations Coordinator is a system support role whose primary responsibility is the smooth day-to-day operation of the Sacramento Campus & Law Library, including the supervision of the circulation desk, and the recruitment, hiring, and training, of student library assistants. System support duties to include regularly collaborating and supporting library and librarian projects, managing library social media accounts and generating social media content, and regular support of library scholarship and publishing efforts. This position combines customer service management and delivery, student employee supervision, training, and development, academic library operations, academic support, and a commitment to meeting the evolving needs of a diverse campus population. The Sacramento Library Coordinator works closely with library management, staff, and campus partners to foster a positive study environment, ensure seamless delivery of library services, and actively support student academic success.
Essential Functions	Ensures smooth daily operations as well as friendly and timely delivery of library services, spaces, and resources, for the Sacramento Campus & Law Library, which includes the circulation desk, circulation processes, user accounts, stacks support and ancillary projects. Supervises the circulation desk and the student employee team, including hiring, onboarding, training, determining workloads, delegating responsibilities, providing direction, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating job performance. Collaborates with law library management and Stockton library administration in the implementation and enforcement of library policies for the Pacific community and authorized guest library users, ensuring effective communication with library staff and campus partners. Serves as the library liaison for scheduling library tours, classes and meetings, and special events, such as homecoming, new student orientation, convocation, and graduation. Engages with user experience design practices by intentionally gathering input from the Pacific community, continually improving library services and policies, while promoting a culture of equity and inclusion. Liaises and collaborates with campus partners including but not limited to academic support services providers, student life, technology services, and campus police. Ensures proper working order of the library facilities, equipment and other resources; submits work orders as appropriate and works directly with Physical Plant as needed. Ensures the security of Library users by enforcing and monitoring security procedures and building access policies. Manages the University Libraries' social media presence by creating engaging content that promotes library resources and events while fostering community interaction. Meets and collaborates regularly with the librarian and library services team on diverse projects to strengthen academic programs and enhance the quality of library services. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned or requested. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree. Two (2) years of experience working in a university or collegiate service-oriented environment.
Preferred Qualifications	One (1) year experience working in a library. One (1) year experience managing a customer service-oriented environment. One (1) year experience hiring, training, and supervising staff, students, or volunteers. Strong management, supervisory and organizational leadership skills. Ability to train, manage, and motivate employees; to assign work and supervise performance. Ability to coach employees in improving performance and establishing and attaining professional and organizational goals. Working knowledge of online systems and software utilized in academic library setting. Ability to analyze statistics and interpret data to make sound recommendations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong analytical, problem solving, and customer service skills. Working knowledge and understanding of library circulation operations and policies. Experience managing social media accounts and creating engaging content. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking , climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work is primarily performed in both office and academic environments. Work schedule will be determined based on staffing needs and library usage, with an expected regular schedule of Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 am to 7 pm. Must be flexible to work during weeknights and occasional weekends.
Hiring Range	$25.00 - $26.44 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.