South University is hiring : Library Director in Round Rock

MediabistroRound Rock, TX, United States

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South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus and online.

The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University.

What's next for you is the first priority for us! Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA / HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long / Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
includes domestic partner coverage

Position Summary

The Director of the Library is responsible for planning, implementation, management and evaluation of all library services, including strategic planning, budgeting, collection development and reference and instructional services.

Key Job Elements

Prepare annual library operating and capital budgets.

Write and submit various reports to campus community as well as regional, national and programmatic accreditations as needed.

Collaborate with the library committee, faculty, department heads, and other members of the campus community to ensure that library collections meet user needs.

Acquire new materials in all formats consistent with overall institutional strategic goals, the library’s collection development policy, and annual budget allocations.

Review existing collections for continued curriculum relevance.

Develop, supervise and provide library services that may include circulation, interlibrary loan, reference, information literacy activities, and campus community outreach.

Write and update library policy and procedure documents, in close consultation with Academic Affairs and university wide library policies.

Oversee library technology, including procurement and maintenance of hardware, software and AV equipment.

Select, train, supervise and evaluate library service personnel.

Attend meetings and workshops and seek additional opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

Master’s degree in library, Information Science, or related from an ALA accredited school.

At least 7 to 10 years' experience working in a library in a post-secondary institution.

Held positions of increasingly responsible experience in the industry.

Knowledge of subjects usually taught at a post-secondary institution

Knowledge of integrated library systems, OCLC, MARC records and current technologies

Fiscal and personnel management expertise.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills with both peer and subordinate personnel.

Superior organizational skills

Work effectively as either a leader or team member to ensure that departmental goals are met.

Ability to develop and coordinate collection processes.

Budget development.

Selection and training.

Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.

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University Is Hiring • Round Rock, TX, United States