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Job Description
- Central Catholic High School seeks an innovative student-centered and detail-oriented Librarian & Blackbaud Database Administrator to lead a dynamic library program while managing the schools academic database systems. This unique position calls for a visionary library leader who can reimagine the library as a vibrant learning hub that supports 21st-century education. At the same time the ideal candidate will possess strong data management and troubleshooting skills to oversee the configuration maintenance and support of the Blackbaud database ensuring the integrity of the systems that underpin our academic programs.
Requirements
- Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution (required).
- Experience managing a school library or similar educational setting (preferred).
- Demonstrated proficiency with library automation systems and digital resource platforms.
- Direct experience with Blackbaud (or a comparable database system) in an administrative or data management role (required).
- Strong attention to detail analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Commitment to Catholic education and the mission of Central Catholic High School.
Key Responsibilities:
Library Leadership
- Manage the daily operations of the school library including circulation cataloging acquisitions and inventory of print and digital resources.
- Create a welcoming student-focused environment that promotes reading research and academic engagement.
- Partner with faculty across departments to teach information literacy research strategies resource integration and responsible technology use.
- Provide guidance in digital citizenship academic integrity and responsible information use.
- Support integrated research project-based learning and interdisciplinary instruction by offering access to digital and physical tools for students and faculty.
- Curate diverse and inclusive collectionsboth digital and printthat reflect student interests faith cultural identity and academic needs.
- Host programs clubs and literacy initiatives that promote joy discovery and lifelong learning.
Blackbaud Database Administration
- Oversee all aspects of the Blackbaud system including configuration user access permissions and ongoing system maintenance.
- Manage data operations such as imports/exports course scheduling and academic record-keeping.
- Build and maintain queries reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of student information report cards transcripts and schedules.
- Provide training and ongoing support for faculty and staff using the Learning Management System (LMS) and Student Information System (SIS) features.
- Serve as the primary liaison with Blackbaud technical support and troubleshoot system issues in collaboration with school leadership.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
- Strong initiative and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment.
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to manage student behavior
- Able to communicate effectively in both reading and writing
- Skill in critical thinking and job planning
- Able to work a full school day and some weekends/evenings
- Required to work in standard classroom/office and school conditions
- Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
MENTAL/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Able to lift or carry supplies textbooks furniture and or equipment
- Able to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
- Required to sit stand bend stoop reach grab pull hear see and speak on a daily basis
- Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding writing and reading
- Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise activity and inclement weather.
COMPENSATION:
Salary: Starting at $50000 and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits: Full benefits including Medical Dental Vision and Retirement
FLSA: Exempt
Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Full Time
