Chief Library Officer – Health Sciences & Education

The Chicago School

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time-off
Medical and dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Chicago School is hiring a University Librarian who will oversee library operations across campuses in Anaheim, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Washington DC. This role involves strategic vision development, resource management, and leadership of academic support services.

The ideal candidate will have an ALA-accredited Master’s degree and five years of academic library experience. The compensation ranges from $90,000 to $100,000 and includes generous benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

  • At least five years of academic library experience.
  • Demonstrated record of successful resource stewardship.
  • Strong interpersonal and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic vision for library services.
  • Manage library operations across multiple locations.
  • Collaborate for resource allocation and budget compliance.

Skills

Leadership abilities
Team-based collaboration
Advocacy skills
Knowledge of library trends
Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree accredited by ALA

Job description

The Chicago School is hiring a University Librarian who will oversee library operations across campuses in Anaheim, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Washington DC. This role involves strategic vision development, resource management, and leadership of academic support services.

The ideal candidate will have an ALA-accredited Master’s degree and five years of academic library experience. The compensation ranges from $90,000 to $100,000 and includes generous benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.

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