Law Library Business Associate

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Job Posting Title:

Law Library Business Associate

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM Law - LLIS - Administration (Monique Gonzalez (00086471))

   

Work Location:

L0102 Hebert Law Center

   

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

   

Job Description:

The Law Library Business Associate represents an integral role in the Library's administrative and business operations.  This position reports to the Assistant Dean and Director for the Library and Information Technology Services and coordinates with both internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsbilities:

Library Accounting/Budgeting Operations:
Prepares all invoices for payment. Works closely with acquisitions staff, business office, accounting services, and vendors on problem invoices and vendor inquiries to ensure prompt payment of invoices.  Preparation and submission of interlibrary loan, print center and court record deposits.  Creates and maintains all library account spreadsheets for ledger reconciliations and balance monitoring on an ongoing basis.  Creates travel budget spreadsheets and monitors overall library travel budget. (30%)

Library Procurement Operations:
Ensures that library book orders are properly received.  Assists library staff with the procurement of electronic resources, supplies, equipment, and library furnishings.  Prepares requisitions/purchase orders associated with electronic resources, supplies, equipment, and library furnishings.  Receives materials, supplies, equipment, and library furnishings, and controls the submission of satisfactory invoices.  Tracks supply budget, maintains inventory, and manages storage for the library and its print center. (30%)

Responsible for the day-to-day operations and support of the unit.  Manage the status of patron accounts.  Work cross-functionally with other library units to ensure efficient and effective operations for all patrons. (20%)

Develop and recommend changes in library policy, procedures, and practices.  Conduct specialized library-related research and prepares complex management reports.  Investigates new processes for improved efficiencies. Assists leadership with special projects. (15%)

Other duties may be required for the efficient and effective operation of the LSU Law Center Library. 
(5%)

Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant work experience; ability to work effectively as part of a team; oral and written communication skills; attention to detail; basic computer skills; physical ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift 30 pounds.

Desired qualifications: Working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word; experience working in a library.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number, and email address.

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if applicable). However, original transcripts are required before hiring (if available).

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Monique Gonzalez at [email protected].

   

Posting Date:

August 15, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 12, 2025

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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