Director of Library Services and Educational Resources

Columbia, IN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 60000 - 67000

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director of Library Services and Educational Resources

Department: Student Experience

Location: Columbia

Type: Full-time Staff

Pay: $60000 $67000 per year (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary:

Columbia Collegeis seeking a dynamic visionary and service-oriented leader to serve as the Director of Library Services and Educational role is crucial for fostering a progressive 21st-century library environment and ensuring comprehensive academic support for our diverse student body. The Director will provide strategic direction operational oversight and innovative leadership for all library services archives and the academic support programs.

Essential Functions:

I. Strategic Leadership and Vision for a Progressive Library

Develop and implement a strategic planfor the Stafford Library that aligns with the colleges mission and anticipates the evolving needs of a modern academic institution.
Lead the transition toward aprogressive 21st-century Library model emphasizingdigital literacyinformation fluency open educational resources (OER) and state-of-the-art learning technologies.
Curate and manage an expansive collectionof physical and digital resources employing data-driven methods for resource acquisition maintenance and deselection.
Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of thelibrarys physical and virtual spacesto create an inviting accessible and flexible environment that supports individual study collaborative work and technology integration.

II. Oversight of the Academic Achievement Center (AAC)

Provide comprehensive leadershipfor the AAC which includes peer tutoring writing support academic coaching and other student success initiatives.
Ensure high-quality effective and equitable academic support servicesthat meet the diverse learning needs of all students including those in traditional online and military programs.
Collaborate closely with faculty and academic departmentsto integrate library and AAC services into the curriculum supporting student retention and achievement.
Manage support and train the professional staffof the AAC promoting a culture of continuous improvement and student-centered service.

III. Administration and Management

Manage the departmental budgetsfor both the Library Archives and the AAC ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic resource allocation.
Seek external fundingthrough grants donations and partnerships to support library archives and AAC initiatives and collections.
Recruit mentor supervise and evaluatea team of professional librarians archivist tutors professional staff and student workers.
Lead assessment and evaluation effortsfor all library archives and AAC services utilizing data to inform decision-making and demonstrate programmatic impact.
Ensurecompliancewith copyright laws licensing agreements and college policies.
Support textbook operationsas needed.

IV. Campus and Community Engagement

Serve as theprimary advocate and representativefor the Library Archives and the AAC within the college community and externally.
Cultivatepartnerships with internal stakeholders(e.g. IT Faculty CCG Staff Athletics Student Affairs) andexternal consortia(e.g. MOBIUS) to expand resource access and service delivery.
Actively participate indivisional andcollege committeesand institutional planning.
Perform job duties in accordance withColumbia Colleges vision mission and values and contributes to the development of the Student Experience Division.
Practicesuperior customer service.
Attend and assistwith implementation of major Student Experience and College functions including but not limited to Homecoming Quest Day Welcome Week College Visitation events Ivy Chain Commencement Late Night Breakfast and Student Experience Night of Recognition.
Fulfilladditional responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes - Archivist Librarians and Academic Achievement Center leadership

Position reports to:Vice President of Student Experience and Dean of Students

Required Experience:

Ability to work independently and in a team environment with or without direct supervision.
Excellent communication interpersonal customer service and organizational skills.
Knowledge of and commitment to innovative technology and web-based instruction.
Commitment to library and archives in an academic setting.
Masters Degree in Library Science Higher Education Administration Information Science or related field.
Five years experience in a professional position in higher education.
Supervisory experience.

Preferred Experience:

Previous managerial experience.
Experience in a college or university setting that serves online and non-traditional learners.
Experience with library system platforms (e.g. integrated library systems discovery services).
Experience with grants fundraising and external relations.

Required Level of Education:Masters DegreeIn:Higher Education Administration Library Sciences Information Science or related field.

Other Requirements:Ability to satisfy within the parameters set by the College and consistent with applicable federal state and local laws a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Special Requirements (if any):Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

Interested applicants may apply online at Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.

Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include but is not limited to academic residential achievement performance attendance disciplinary employment history credit history driving history and criminal history of public record.

Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.

Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race color national origin gender religion sexual orientation age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and theJeanne Clery Campus Safety Act(Clery Act) the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.

Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at for a printed copy.

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Director of Library Services and Educational ResourcesDepartment: Student ExperienceLocation: ColumbiaType: Full-time StaffPay: $60000 $67000 per year (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not availab...