Director of the Auraria Library
Director of the Auraria Library
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Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
- Masters degree in library/information science from an American Library Associationaccredited or equivalent accredited body program or a degree in a related field from an accredited college or university at time of hire.
- A record of scholarship librarianship/teaching and service sufficient for appointment at the Associate Professor rank or higher at CU Denver.
- A record of at least five 5 years of progressive higher education leadership experience in academic libraries with substantial management skills in planning finance team building and faculty and staff development.
Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
- Demonstrated record of success in leadership of an academic library with responsibility for leadership of multiple departments including oversight of operations in planning budgeting collections cataloging and archival functions.
- A record of scholarship librarianship/teaching and service sufficient for appointment at the rank of Professor at CU Denver.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising and communications/marketing in an academic library setting.
- A track record of successfully designing leading or managing the implementation of innovative and inclusive collections programs and services in a higher education environment.
- Demonstrated experience in shared governance settings and in cultivating trustbased collaborative relationships with staff and faculty.
Conditions of Employment
- Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
- This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office as needed based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
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Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
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University of Colorado Denver
Official Title: Academic (Library) Services Director
Working Title: Director of the Auraria Library
FTE: Full Time 1.0 100 FTE Hybrid
Salary Range: $158907 $164862
Position # Requisition #35881
Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at *
The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) seeks a highly skilled agile compassionate and confident leader to serve as University Librarian and Director of the Auraria Library. The Auraria Library serves a downtown Denver campus with three higher education institutionsCU Denver Metropolitan State University of Denver and Community College of Denver. While the library provides equitable support across all three institutions comprising nearly 40000 Auraria Campus students and thousands of faculty and staff the position reports to the CU Denver Provost.
This fulltime university staff position manages 59 employees (including three direct reports) and a budget of $10.3 million. The Director works closely with faculty students and administration from all three partner higher education institutions in planning resourcing implementing and evaluating library resources programs and services in alignment with the missions of these institutions.
The Auraria Library is one of Colorados busiest academic libraries with more than 650000 physical books nearly 2 million digital resource impressions and 320000 annual visits. Approximately 15 percent of all Colorado college students are educated on the Auraria Campus in a highly diverse urban setting. The library has bold aspirations for supporting its partners learning research and service missions and is cultivating intersections across educational technology innovative learning spaces digital media digital scholarship researcher support research instruction and public services.
Director of the Auraria Library
What you will do:
Successful candidates will have an intimate understanding of and significant experience in addressing major challenges facing academic libraries today including rapid changes in the discovery and access of data information and knowledge; creative and effective use of physical space; and evolving roles of academic libraries as places purveyors of information advancers of research and teaching enablers of learning and wellsprings of knowledge. On the triinstitutional Auraria Campus this requires open communication and consensusbuilding across multiple constituencies with distinct aspirations and diverse goals.
- Advance the learning and teaching of Auraria Campus students staff and facultyand support their success and wellbeingthrough robust and accessible library services.
- Advance the strategic plans of each Auraria Campus higher education institution.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with executive leaders across campus.
- Strengthen service partnerships with academic and support staff across Auraria Campus institutions.
- Lead the librarys budget planning and ensure sound management of library finances.
- Implement evaluate and refine library services and spaces to maximize their impact and to ensure that they are inclusive accessible and supportive of diverse constituents and cultures.
- Continuously seek ways to optimize customer service through the application of innovative technologies policies and services.
- Employ inclusive leadership principles to foster collaborative decisionmaking.
- Cultivate a welcoming and affirming organizational culture among library staff that promotes inclusive excellence and champions diversity in leadership.
- Articulate the librarys value and positive impact on campus and community constituents.
- Participate in state regional and/or national professional associations as appropriate and pursue scholarship to advance the profession.
- Lead the librarys fundraising grantseeking and other revenuegenerating efforts.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range or hiring range for this position has been established at $158907 $164862.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training.
The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: Compensation Calculator: Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by March 14 2025 at 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Required Application Materials:
To apply please visit: and attach:
- A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
- A current CV/resume
- List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and offlist references)
Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational clinical research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must therefore consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.
Diversity and Equity
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
