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Kierkegaard Library Coordinator

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St. Olaf College
Location
Minnesota, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Mar 12, 2024

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Kierkegaard Library Coordinator

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Position Title: Kierkegaard Library Coordinator

Department: The Hong Kierkegaard Library (HKL), Center for Research and Publication

Reports To: Director of the Hong Kierkegaard Library, Center for Research and Publication

Classification: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Salary: $22.15/hr

Application deadline: April 1, 2024

Essential Job Duties:

1. Office Manager and Administrator
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the HKL (academic year: M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM; one day of remote work per week, a busy period in summer; occasional weekend/evening events)
  • Supervise, train, and mentor HKL staff and student employees
  • Coordinate visiting scholar and student stays (applications, invitation letters, travel, visas, housing, St. Olaf IDs, Visitors Handbook, orientations, stipends)
  • Oversee the use of physical space (greet patrons, offer tours, coordinate class visits, student meetings, college functions, and opening hours for scholars)
  • Assist Rolvaag Library staff in managing HKL collection, including acquisitions, cataloging, and adherence to library best practices
  • Supervise staff in re-shelving, shelf reading, and other library maintenance tasks
  • Work with Facilities and IT for maintenance of space and technology
  • Support the HKL director with various tasks (annual report of activities, office budget)

2. Academic Outreach, Programs, & Events Manager
  • Support active and intense summer program at the HKL for 20+ scholars and 20+ students with varying backgrounds and global origins
  • Promote and facilitate use of HKL resources for visiting scholars, faculty, students, local community, and long-distance patrons
  • Collaborate with the HKL director to organize academic events (lectures, seminars, international conferences, workshops, and exhibits from the collection) for various audiences (international and domestic scholars, current and prospective students, faculty, current and potential donors, and alumni)
  • Assist the HKL director in organizing an international conference for 200+ participants every four years in June or July

3. Communications and Public Relations Manager
  • Together with the HKL director, manage the production of HKL visual communications and digital content (website, newsletters, promotional materials)
  • Assist the HKL director in communications and meetings with internal and external partners (HKL Committee, International Advisory Board, Kierkegaard House Foundation, Friends of the HKL, IJKR Editorial Board, Søren Kierkegaard Society)

4. Academic Publications Managing Editor
  • Support the HKL director with the growth of the academic publication International Journal of Kierkegaard Research (IJKR)
  • Oversee the IJKR's submissions, peer review, and ranking and indexing processes, and serve as liaison with IJKR's copyeditor and typesetter
  • Support undergraduate student publications, such as The Reed and the student newsletter

5. Perform other duties as assigned

6. Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community

7. Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle

Work Schedule:

Term: Year-round

Shift: 40 hours per week, to be worked between Monday - Friday during open library hours, with up to one day per week worked remotely; on-call at various times with scholar visits, occasional evening and weekend hours required; travel up to 1% of work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities metro area), national, and/or international travel; overnight trips average 1 trip per year

Required Qualifications:

Education: Associate's degree or comparable experience

Experience: 2+ years' experience in administrative/leadership work, communications, libraries, and/or editing and publishing; interest in Kierkegaard

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree or beyond in the field of Library & Information Sciences, Communications, Education, and/or Humanities

Experience: 5+ years' experience in administrative/leadership work, communications, libraries, and/or editing and publishing; Danish or other Scandinavian language skills a plus; interest in Kierkegaard

Application Materials (please provide the following):

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae

Contact information for three professional references

Prerequisites:

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check, which may include criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of a DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to conduct periodic background checks.

Disclaimer:

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, by St. Olaf College








About Us

Who We Are:

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.

The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match, monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts, a significant tuition discount (up to an 80% reduction) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of the college's benefits, please see the summary of our benefits here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

A summary of the Flexible Work Policy for staff: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

A link to our DEI page: https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/

A virtual campus tour: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

An overview of Northfield: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

An overview of the Twin Cities: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

The college strongly recommends that incoming students and new employees complete the primary COVID vaccine series before beginning their studies or work on campus, and that all members of our campus community remain up to date with COVID vaccines, per CDC guidance.

St. Olaf College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. With regard to its hiring and employment practices, the College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based upon an individual’s legally protected status including race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.

For Staff Application Assistance:

employment@stolaf.edu
507-786-3068

For Faculty Application Assistance:
facultysearch@stolaf.edu
507-786-3356

Title IX Contact Information:
Pamela McDowell, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator
1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Tomson Hall 180
Northfield, MN 55057
507-786-3465
mcdowell@stolaf.edu



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St. Olaf College

One of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf serves 3,000 students, ranks #1 among U.S. colleges for the number of students studying abroad, and celebrates carbon-free electrical power.  Its mission is to challenge students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by Lutheran tradition.  The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, restored, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities.

A St. Olaf education embraces the entire undergraduate experience. Students learn not only in the classroom, but also in residence halls, rehearsal rooms, practice fields, worship services, student employment, and community organizations. These diverse learning opportunities work together to help students achieve a comprehensive set of college-wide learning goals.

At St. Olaf College we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and globally engaged community. We believe in fostering different identities, beliefs, and traditions because our differences make us stronger. St. Olaf strives to promote cultural diversity and multicultural understanding and create a campus where individuals of all backgrounds feel accepted and supported. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the enrichment of our diverse community.

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