Associate University Librarian for Operations and Services (AUL)

Associate University Librarian for Operations and Services (AUL)

Posting Category:E

About UIS: Located in the state capital the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at .

Application deadline:

Summary:
The Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Operations and Services reports to the University Librarian assumes leadership responsibilities in the University Librarians absence participates in policy development and advances priorities aligned with the mission and vision of UIS.

This position provides strategic and operational leadership for the Library Commons and User Services ensuring organizational effectiveness and high-quality user-centered services spaces and programs that support student success. The AUL leads collaborative service delivery across the Library Commons including facilities student staffing and co-curricular programming and fosters a culture of creativity collaboration and continuous improvement. This role also promotes the librarys visibility and develops strong collaborative relationships across campus and beyond. The User Services unit reports to the AUL.

The UIS Library is committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and supported. The AUL contributes to the creation of inclusive services spaces and workplace practices that reflect and serve our diverse campus community.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree in library science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited school.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative or leadership experience in an academic or research library setting.
Demonstrated experience in project management and process improvement.
Experience using qualitative and quantitative methods to assess services and inform decisions.
Experience managing library spaces including technology-enhanced learning environments

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated success in leading and managing organizational change and implementing strategic initiatives.
Demonstrated ability in designing and coordinating transformational initiatives and bringing them to timely and successful implementation.
Experience designing and delivering user-centered services and programs with a strong user-focused perspective.
Strong record of setting and achieving goals through self-directed work and collaboration.
Experience overseeing student employment programs or large distributed staffing models.
Ability to bring joy to library services by encouraging and supporting a productive and engaged community and environment in philosophy and practice.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Clear vision of the evolving role of academic libraries in the 21st century.
Understands contemporary issues affecting higher education libraries and information
technology.

Scholarly perspective on the functions of the library in the academic community.
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
Creative and user-oriented philosophy of library services.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills that facilitate collegial working relationships
and effective advocacy for the library.

Travel Requirements:
0% This position may travel for professional conferences training or service assessment reasons as they occur. Currently there are no requirements to travel.

Employment Policies and other information:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence equity and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race color religion sex national origin ancestry age order of protection status genetic information marital status disability sexual orientation including gender identity unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action laws orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

As a qualifying federal contractor the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health Dental Vision Life Insurance a Retirement Plan Paid time Off and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security and instead is covered by the State University Retirement System.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at or call .

***Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.***

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