Administrative Coordinator to Library Associate Dean

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Job posting number: #7239727 (Ref:BSU42659)

Posted: April 26, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Provide administrative support for Library Data and Discovery Solutions; provide technical support and monitor library technical problem reports as needed; monitor, coordinate and perform office procedures and functions; maintain accurate technology asset inventory for the University Libraries; support an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment and service culture to advance the strategic direction of the University Libraries.

Ball State University Libraries is searching for a detail-oriented individual to join our committed and highly-engaged team in Library Data and Discovery Solutions. Responsibilities include a variety of administrative activities to support the office, which is responsible for library technology, systems, and platforms vital to the success of Ball State students and faculty and valuable to the broader communities of researchers that we serve. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply strong customer service and office management skills in a fast-paced and friendly environment, this could be the position for you!

Job Function:

Provide administrative support for Library Data and Discovery Solutions; provide technical support and monitor library technical problem reports as needed; monitor, coordinate and perform office procedures and functions; maintain accurate technology asset inventory for the University Libraries; support an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment and service culture to advance the strategic direction of the University Libraries.

Minimum Education:

Associate's degree or equivalent in business administration, office management, or related field.

Minimum Experience:

Over one through three years of office administration, budgetary, inventory, or purchase order preparation and tracking experience.

Preferred Experience:

Supervisory experience; over one year of accounting experience; experience with databases; basic technical problem-solving experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support for Library Data and Discovery Solutions (LDADS); coordinate office services and schedules, prepare reports for technology budget planning and expenditure control; serve as primary point of contact for calls and visitors to the LDADS office; direct system outage notifications to library units; verify and ensure timely and accurate approval of timecards; report and monitor printer fleet service requests with vendor technicians; initiate work orders; prepare, verify and coordinate travel forms for approval; process unit supply requests; coordinate usage data collection and its management for specialized information resources for reporting purposes; manage LDADS office activities; conduct all operations to ensure confidentiality.
  • Maintain an accurate and current technology asset inventory for University Libraries; maintain database records for software, software licensing, hardware, warranty information, service contracts, network connections, and other technology assets in the University Libraries; perform periodic physical inventories of technology assets throughout University Libraries.
  • Monitor and maintain LDADS office and technology supply inventories; coordinate with library units on equipment recommendations and selection; initiate orders through SciQuest or by preparing purchase requisitions by contacting vendors and other units on campus for price quotes and other information.
  • Assign and review work, orient and train LDADS student employee(s), and make recommendations as to interviewing and selection, performance appraisal, and discipline; schedule student receptionists and assistants to answer and route incoming calls, assist with asset inventory tasks, and perform daily inspection of public access technology in Bracken Library for maintenance and repair.
  • Monitor and participate in library technology budget activity; analyze and reconcile accounts; track expenditures; advise library administration on spending levels and budget balances.
  • Coordinate library technology problem reporting, tracking, and similar activities for University Libraries to ensure efficient and timely resolution of technical problems; conduct one-on-one training sessions on the problem reporting system for senior library administration, professional and staff employees, and student assistants.
  • Facilitate the administration of email accounts and shared unit calendars for University Libraries units; maintain credentials and permissions settings for library accounts; coordinate vendor user group membership subscriptions.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.


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