Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:03:14 +0000
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**Please excuse cross posting** See link for full details https://employment.uncsa.edu/postings/3532 Working Title University Librarian Position Type EHRA Tier II Position Number 060100 Full/Part Time Full-time School/Department Information Responsible for management and operations of the UNCSA library Work Schedule and hours Description of Responsibilities and Duties The University Library provides materials and services which support the University of North Carolina School of the Arts$B!G(B educational, artistic, and performance objectives, and which serve the intellectual, informational, and cultural needs of the students, faculty, and staff of the school, as well as other members of the local community. The University Librarian provides leadership for the library with the following: - Responsible for hiring, performance management and professional development of library personnel. Directly and indirectly supervises 7 professional librarians and 8 support staff, providing leadership that fosters a positive rapport and a collaborative spirit among all library employees. - Oversees Access Services, University Archives, Benjamin F. Ward Music Library, Reference, Systems, and Technical Services. - Directs the exploration, development, and implementation of innovative services and tools that provide high quality, user$B!>(Bfocused learning experiences and foster student success. - Promotes assessment strategies and data$B!>(Binformed decision making, enhancing support for future choices and changes in library service. - Leads processes by which the library is integrated into the campus community, working to support the curricula, student learning outcomes and the goals of the university. - Collaborates with library colleagues and the Provost in long$B!>(Brange planning and budgeting for the library. - Enhances financial support for the library through the pursuit of proposals and grants. Minimum Qualifications Master$B!G(Bs degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution with a demonstrated record of at least 5 years of successful, progressively responsible library leadership at the academic/university level. Preferred Qualifications - Arts background - Experience developing capacity for new and emerging areas of library focus - e.g. user experience, digital preservation, data collection, assessment, and digital scholarship. - Experience acquiring funding through a diverse array of sources, including institutional funds, grant-writing, and fundraising. Terms of Employment E2 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrated willingness to take risks, embrace change, and pioneer new approaches in library leadership. - Proven ability and enthusiasm for working effectively and collaboratively with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students to reach common goals. - Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial management, and strategic resource allocation. - Professional integrity, outstanding leadership qualities, and exceptional communication skills. - Ability to articulate the role, mission, and strategic goals of the library within the artistic learning community. - Demonstrated ability to value and encourage diversity, inspire, build trust, and lead organizational and cultural change. Special Conditions for Eligibility Posting Detail Information Posting Number AS125P Open Date 11/03/2017 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Salary Range Recruitment Range, if applicable Special Instructions to Applicants This is an EHRA position. PLEASE NOTE: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application process as required by state regulations WILL result in your application being rejected for the vacancy and you will not be considered for the position. Other materials may be requested at a later time. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process. Salary will be commensurate with experience. ----- Kathryn Rowe, Serials & Preservation Manager UNCSA Library Office: (336) 631-1554 [email-uncsa-nd]
