Associate University Librarian for Research and Academic Collaborations – University Libraries

Associate University Librarian for Research and Academic Collaborations – University Libraries

Requirements

• Master’s degree
• Library Administration (5 Years)

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a vision and incorporate innovative approaches to leading integrated programs and projects.
• Contributes to the development of vision, strategy, and strategic priorities as a member of the Libraries’ senior leadership team.
• Provides substantive expertise, insight, and creative thinking in Libraries-wide planning, setting strategic initiatives, resource allocation, policy development, and evaluation of activities and services.
• Undertakes strategic budgeting and planning for the Research & Academic Collaborations division.
• Develops and implements short- and long-term goals for the Research & Academic Collaborations division per Libraries objectives.
• Manages, supports, and mentors the Libraries’ team of subject-based and departmental librarians, including directly supervising department heads.
• Works collaboratively with organizational and institutional stakeholders to identify emerging service needs supporting research and scholarship.
• Facilitates strategic development, planning, and ongoing assessment of programs within the division.
• Manages, supports, and mentors the Libraries’ Information Literacy & Student Success team members.
• Works collaboratively with organizational and institutional stakeholders to identify emerging service needs supporting teaching and learning.
• Builds partnerships within the Libraries to support teaching and learning-related work across the Libraries organization.
• Builds partnerships beyond the Libraries to ensure coordination with university-wide efforts in support of teaching and learning.
• Facilitates strategic development, planning, and ongoing assessment of programs supporting teaching & learning.
• Contributes to the profession through engagement with appropriate internal and external organizations.
• Regularly participates in professional development programs.
• Other special projects/duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.L.S. – Master of Library Science
• Leadership/Management In An Academic Library (5 Years)
• Managing A Large Staff Of Professional, Technical, And Administrative Personnel
• Library Management
• Academic Libraries
• Business Operations
• Collaboration
• Collaborative Planning
• Communication
• Emotional Intelligence
• Higher Education Management
• Higher Education Research
• Inclusive Practices
• Interpersonal Communication
• Leadership
• New Program Development
• Professional Judgement
• Professional Management
• Shared Services Operations
• Supervisory Management
• Teaching Management
• Technology Development
• User Behavior