{Disarmed} CDL: Director of Strategic Initiatives and Planning - Librarian - Univ. of Missouri-Kansas City

Director of Strategic Initiatives and Planning - Librarian - Univ. of 
Missouri-Kansas City
From:
"Le Beau, Chris" <lebeauc_at_umkc.edu>

*Director of Strategic Initiatives and Planning -- University of 
Missouri -- Kansas City *

UMKC sits at America's creative crossroads and at the center of a 
bio-medical corridor in an affordable and vibrant city. UMKC's 
comprehensive research university library seeks candidates with vision, 
energy, creativity, flexibility, and a strong commitment to library 
services for the non-tenure track faculty position of Director of 
Strategic Initiatives and Planning in the UMKC University Libraries.

·Reports to the Dean of Libraries;

·Provides leadership and ongoing management for the Digital Initiatives 
Division;

·Leads the University Libraries,  under the general direction of the 
Dean, in long-range strategic planning,;

·Works with other directors to provide visionary direction for strategic 
and digital initiatives in the areas of scholarly communications, 
digital library, digital scholarship services,  data curation, 
electronic resources management, document delivery services, online 
learning and services, Web and mobile services, and operational 
productivity;

·Participates in the library's assessment initiatives and usability studies;

·Collaborates with colleagues at UM System and MOBIUS libraries, and 
with campus, academic, and technology partners in joint initiatives;

·Continually analyzes management data for trends suggesting needed 
changes or opportunities.

·Pursues personal professional development, and contributes to the 
profession through local and national professional and scholarly activities.

UMKC exemplifies the values of education first, innovation, 
accountability, diversity, and collaboration.  UMKC holds a firm 
commitment to engage and lead the larger community in a variety of ways 
appropriate to its status as a forward-thinking cultural, intellectual 
and educational center.  The UMKC Miller Nichols Library is in the midst 
of expansion and renovation that will enhance student learning with 
collaborative learning spaces and innovative technologies.

*Required qualifications: *

·Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution;

·A minimum of seven (7) years of academic library management experience 
in progressively responsible positions, including strategic planning, 
budget planning,  technology management, and digital initiatives expertise;

·Deep library information technology and digital library expertise and 
extensive technology management experience;

·Proven record of success in administering and managing large projects;

·Ability to work positively and productively with diverse constituencies 
in a rapidly changing environment;

·Familiarity with emerging trends in academic libraries and commitment 
to implementing positive change, innovation, and new technologies that 
are relevant to the UMKC Libraries;

·Understanding of the library role in the scholarly research environment 
and in scholarly communications;

·A strong user service orientation;

·Exceptional interpersonal, communication skills, planning, and 
organizational skills;

· Supervisory experience;

·Proven record of communicative, collegial, collaborative, and congenial 
working relationship including thoughtful management of complex 
workplace issues;

·Effective and proven process improvement skills and project management;

·Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly, effectively and within 
deadlines;

·Evidence of professional initiative and mature judgment;

·Potential to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track faculty 
appointment.

*Preferred qualifications:*

·Additional graduate degree;

·Grant-writing experience;

·Library assessment experience;

·Experience with planning technology-rich learning spaces and library 
space planning.

*Salary and Benefits:*

Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience and 
excellent retirement/benefits package.  UMKC offers competitive 
affordable medical and dental plans (no waiting periods), 403(b) savings 
plan, tuition assistance (75% of educational fees paid for enrollment at 
University of Missouri), and University paid long-term disability and 
life insurance benefits.

To apply:  Applications will only be accepted online.  To register and 
submit your CV online, please go to: *MailScanner has detected a 
possible fraud attempt from ".." claiming to be* www.umkc.edu/jobs 
<../../../../morrish$/www.umkc.edu/jobs> and select 'Academic: Teaching 
or Research,' and "Search Jobs."

Please attach Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae and three references as one 
document for the "resume" attachment.  You may address your cover letter 
to:  Buddy Pennington, Chair of Search Committee.  For inquiries, please 
contact 816-235-1531 or umkcula_at_umkc.edu <mailto:umkcula_at_umkc.edu>

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and 
residency status.  All final candidates will be required to successfully 
pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.  
Application review begins August 20, 2012.

*UMKC is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action 
employer, that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.*