Inside Higher Ed is hiring : Director Of Library Facilities in Providence

The Director of Library Facilities brings energetic and creative vision to the oversight, maintenance, improvement, inclusivity, accessibility, and safety of Brown University's libraries to advance the University's academic mission.

The Director oversees the facilities of both the Brown University Library (BUL) and the John Carter Brown Library (JCB). BUL facilities span six buildings, each with varied architectural and physical characteristics supporting a wide range of activities.

The Director works to ensure continuous improvement in the quality and functionality of the libraries' physical plant for students, faculty, researchers, staff, and visitors, and to make the BUL and JCB safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for academic pursuits.

Reporting to the University Librarian with a dotted line report to the JCB's Director and Librarian, the Director assesses needs and opportunities relating to library facilities quality and building safety; coordinates with Facilities Management, Public Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, and Office of Information Technology (Access Control systems); and manages relationships with internal service providers and external facilities vendors.

Job Qualifications At least 10 years of progressively responsible facilities management experience, including day-to-day operations, project execution, and complex building systems, ideally in a library, museum, or higher education setting.

Experience working with security systems.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.

Superior oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Collaborative, customer-service oriented approach.

Additional Physical Demands And Working Conditions Regular visits to multiple campus and off-campus library locations, as well as to Facilities Management offices. Evening and weekend onsite work related to scheduled facilities projects and emergency response.

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Statement On Equity, Diversity And Inclusion All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

EEO Statement Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. As an EEO employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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