Associate University Librarian, Rutgers University - New Brunswick

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university library system in New Brunswick is seeking an Associate University Librarian. In this senior leadership role, you will manage eight libraries, lead diverse teams, and foster collaborative partnerships. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This position offers a competitive salary and is ideal for individuals prepared to navigate a changing academic landscape.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a university library setting.
• Strong communication skills for collaborative partnerships.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations at eight Rutgers–New Brunswick library locations.
• Lead and empower library professionals in fulfilling strategic plans.
• Build trust and capacity among diverse teams.

Job description

Overview

Associate University Librarian, Rutgers University–New Brunswick. Rutgers University Libraries, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

THE SEARCH

Rutgers University Libraries seek a leader with drive, vision, and the skills to manage through change and complexity to serve as the Associate University Librarian, Rutgers University–New Brunswick (AUL). Leading the eight Rutgers–New Brunswick based locations, Special Collections and University Archives, and the associated faculty librarians and professional staff, the AUL serves as a collaborative leader within the Rutgers University Libraries system and an essential contributor to the success of an R1, state flagship institution.

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is New Jersey’s land-grant institution, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and the largest of the four Rutgers divisions, with 50,000 students and highly ranked schools, departments, and doctoral programs. Rutgers University–Camden, Rutgers University–Newark, and Rutgers Health round out Rutgers University. Rutgers University Libraries are a unified system that serves all four University divisions. As a single, integrated organization, the Libraries support the academic and research needs of faculty, staff, and students across the University. Beyond the campus community, the Libraries also serve local residents, national scholars, and global researchers, advancing knowledge and access to information on a broad scale.

As a senior leader within the Libraries and with direct responsibility for all libraries based at Rutgers–New Brunswick, the AUL will be an adept organizational strategist, a talented manager who builds trust and capacity, and a knowledgeable library professional who understands the activities and requirements of a large, complex, multicampus R1 university. The AUL will lead in a time of significant change with collaboration, respect, and transparency, supporting and empowering the professionals who animate the Libraries’ work toward the fulfillment of the organization’s strategic plan and organizational priorities. The AUL will also be a skilled communicator with an unwavering and demonstrated commitment to building collaborative partnerships both throughout and beyond the Libraries; furthering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; and supporting the development of their teams.

To Apply

Confidential questions, nominations/referrals, and applications can be submitted electronically to:

Robin Dougherty & Andrew Marshall, Managing Associates

Christina Errico, Managing Search Coordinator

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the university's multicultural environment.

“Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.