Senior Associate Director for Hazy Library

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Job Location:

Prescott, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Opportunity

The incumbent in this position serves as the leader of the Hazy Library overseeing and coordinating access to library resources services and technologies for Prescott Campus students faculty and Sr. Associate Director is also responsible for leading the Hazy Librarys growth and contributions toward centralized library operations with Hunt Library in Daytona Beach in support of a parity of academic resources across all ERAU campuses. This leader oversees three Library departments: Access Services Technologies and Information Resources and Research and Instruction via supervising three Associate Library Directors who comprise the Management Team. Key areas of responsibility include personnel management budget administration policy development space planning and strategic envisioning for growth direction and resource allocation. The Sr. Associate Director reports to the University Librarian and guides Hazy Library in alignment with ERAU initiatives in support of the One University operational philosophy.

Duties

Leadership

-Provide overall leadership and management of Library resources services and spaces in overarching support of the ERAU curriculum and student and faculty success

-Maintain knowledge and implement relevant best practices in higher education and academic librarianship

-Advocate for the Library and inform and collaborate as needed with colleagues in administration student affairs Information Technology and academic colleges and departments

-Maintain a safe and effective library environment that meets the needs of students faculty and staff

-Work collaboratively with the University Librarian and lead effective departmental teams who can work collaboratively within Hazy Library and with their counterparts in Hunt Library

Personnel Management

-Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of Human Resource policies and processes impacting personnel

-Write position descriptions conduct annual evaluations and make merit increase recommendations

-Continuously improve by setting and resetting expectations for effective work behaviors and contributions

-Respond to personnel challenges with with acuity and in concert with Human Resource colleagues

-Establish a culture of communication in all directions and cultivate highly functioning Library teams

Strategic Planning and Assessment

-Develop maintain and administer a Library strategic plan in alignment with the ERAU system of libraries and institutional strategic plans and initiatives

-Envision coordinate and lead the Librarys administrative assessment plan and make necessary annual adjustments

-Oversee and lead staff in the ongoing management and reporting of statistics and data

-Develop and maintain knowledge of institutional and departmental accreditation standards and write reports as needed

-Prioritize Library contributions within available human and financial resources

Outreach and Impact

-Serve on campus-wide committees and teams as needed or requested

-Identify and engage in productive partnerships across the institution where Library contributions make sense and add value

-Promote Library events and initiatives on the wider campus

-Work with the University Librarian to establish and maintain a robust community of practice between library staff members across the ERAU campuses

Budget Administration

-Administer the Hazy Library budget according to institutional Finance policies and procedures

-Regularly review polices and procedures while engaging in monthly budget tracking

-Forecast needs and make capital and operational requests in line with the libraries and institution

-Oversee and assess the budget for ongoing library needs related to print materials electronic resources curriculum changes and teaching and research initiatives

Supervisory responsibilities

Supervises four direct reports: the Associate Library Director for Access Services the Associate Library Director for Technologies and Information Services the Associate Library Director for Research and Instruction Services and the Library Administrative Specialist.

Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor

**This job requires a regular 40-hour per week schedule with occasional evening or weekend work driven by library or campus events or initiatives. Professional development travel is supported and occasional travel to the Daytona Beach campus may be required.**

Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace

As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach FL and Prescott AZ and a Worldwide network spanningnearly 120global locations Embry-Riddle stands as the worlds largest aviation and aerospace university.

For a century we have led innovation in STEM education serving more than 30000 students around the globe. Ourcutting-edgeprograms in Applied Science Aviation Business Technology Engineering Safety Security and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight exploration and discovery.

As we launch our next century weremaincommitted to excellence innovation and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.

Click here to take a virtual tour of the Prescott Campus!

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.
Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a leader in an academic library setting
Leadership: in-depth knowledge of the varied components of leading and managing complex library operations; ability to work effectively in a multi-campus environment
Change Management: the ability to lead and manage in a rapidly changing higher education environment and envision local changes in alignment with institutional growth
Experience in managing and administering an academic library budget
Supervisory Skills: the ability to lead and manage personnel and support direct reports in doing so with knowledge of established policies and procedures within the Library and Human Resources
Technological Acumen: an understanding of key library technologies including integrated library systems electronic collections and hardware and software related to access and discovery
Envisioning and Innovation: the ability to envision discuss and create new opportunities for the Library to contribute to student and faculty success
Experience with academic library strategic planning
Ability to collect interpret and apply data to inform assessment strategic planning resource allocation and service improvements
Project Management: skill in determining priorities establishing a course of action assessing resources and executing initiatives according to a set timeline
Customer Service: the ability to lead with the knowledge that students and faculty are customers and their success is fundamental to the Librarys mission
Professionalism: skill in promoting an academic library within the institution by serving as an ambassador for Library service and impacts to the wider campus community as well as to all ERAU campuses
Five or more years of experience in academic library leadership are required

Application process/requirements

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To submit your application for this opportunity please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311094. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

Cover letter
Resume
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty staff and students are treated fairly andprovidedequal opportunities for employment advancement compensation training and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions including hiring promotions compensation and other terms of employment based on individualmerit qualifications and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability veteran status predisposing genetic characteristics age religion or pregnancy status or any other status protected by federal state or local law in its employment educational programs admissions policies financial aid or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information please visitourwebsite.

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