Executive Chair, Special & Area Studies Collections

Association of Research Libraries; Zhob; On-site; PKR 33,213,000 - 41,517,000; Full time

Job summary

The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida invites applications for the Chair of the Department of Special and Area Studies Collections (SASC).

The Chair will lead a team of about 30 faculty and staff, guiding 14 collections, setting priorities, and advocating for preservation, access, and scholarly engagement. Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Chair will shape policy, oversee budgets, and promote research, teaching, and public engagement through world-class special and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Eight years of professional experience with leadership and supervisory responsibility in a research library.
• Experience in planning and budgeting, donor cultivation, and grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Dean and Associate Dean to devise strategies for education, research, and outreach.
• Define needs, set priorities, and establish goals, policies, and budgets for services and collections.
• Pursue fundraising with the Dean and Director of Advancement for the department’s collections and operations.
• Oversee and coordinate the department’s ~30 faculty and staff.
• Organize public events to showcase collections and support curricular use.
• Foster collaboration across departments to advance the library’s strategic plan.
• Engage in university committees and professional organizations to meet tenure criteria.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Donor relations

Communication

Education

Master’s in Library/Information Science

Advanced degree in relevant field

Job description

The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida invites applications for the Chair of the Department of Special and Area Studies Collections (SASC).

The Chair will lead a team of about 30 faculty and staff, guiding 14 collections, setting priorities, and advocating for preservation, access, and scholarly engagement. Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Chair will shape policy, oversee budgets, and promote research, teaching, and public engagement through world-class special and