College Librarian

Diné College; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated College Librarian to lead its library system. This role involves providing vision and leadership, managing library operations, and ensuring alignment with the college's mission. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative experience, excellent communication, and management skills. The position offers an opportunity to influence student learning and teaching through innovative library services. Join a vibrant academic community committed to outreach and excellence in education, where your contributions will enhance the academic experience for all students.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of administrative experience in an academic library.
• Master's Degree in Library Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee library budgets and coordinate library teams across all regions.
• Articulate a vision for libraries supporting student learning and teaching.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Financial Planning

Management Skills

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

5+ years of administrative experience in an academic library

Job description

College Librarian

Office of the Provost

Academic Affairs

Tsaile Campus

Duty Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; may require after-hours and weekends.

Summary/Objective of Position:

The College Librarian is the chief academic and administrative officer of the library system, reporting to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and working with the academic deans and senior administrative team on behalf of the college as a whole. The College Librarian provides vision and leadership in planning and managing the Diné College library system, and directing its contribution to the learning, teaching, and outreach programs of the College community. The College Librarian will be expected to understand the college philosophy and integrate the values and principles into the provision of library services, keep abreast of developments relevant to academic library standards and services, and have a strong vision for the role of the academic library in the undergraduate experience.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to accurately reflect the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Plans, organizes, evaluates, and directs department procedures, programs, and operations across all college regions. Plans, oversees, and administers library budgets for all DC libraries. Coordinates and oversees the work of library teams, including Cataloging, Collection Development, instruction, and distance services, systems, and outreach. Works closely with the office of institutional advancement on fundraising and advancement initiatives.
2. Articulates a vision for the role of libraries in supporting student learning and effective teaching. Recruits, interviews, trains, directs, supervises, and recommends hires, reassigns, and disciplines employees according to the PPPM. Plans, organizes, and assigns work.
3. Monitors employees' performance and conduct. Conducts performance evaluations, develops performance improvement plans (if necessary), and recommends appropriate training.
4. Administers leave according to work requirements. Takes appropriate and documents disciplinary actions or grievance actions. Recognizes work accomplishments. Identifies, analyzes problems, gathers pertinent facts/data, and identifies or recommends solutions. Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions with factual and rational documentation. Provides solutions that adhere to College policies, even if the consequences can be perceived as unpleasant.
5. Provides leadership, facilitates, and implements planning, both short and long range as outlined in the College's Mission and Strategic Plan.
6. Develops and maintains accurate and efficient fiscal management and operations.
7. Faculty Duties: teach up to 6 credit hours per academic year. Submit required materials such as rubrics and assessment reports. Contribute to the Academic Program Review as related to classes taught.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

• At least five (5) years of successful administrative experience with strong communication, negotiation, financial planning, and management skills in an academic library.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Library Science.

Knowledge:

1. Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of fluency in the speaking and writing of the English language. Oral fluency in Navajo is highly desirable, but not mandatory.
2. Knowledge of community outreach practices.
3. Knowledge of management principles and practices.

Skills:

1. Strong analytical skills.
2. Demonstrated potential for fundraising.
3. Skills to develop and deliver presentations.
4. Skills in management, such as planning and problem solving.
5. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.

Abilities:

1. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others.
2. Outside contacts become important, and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary, and requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:

• Must have and maintain a valid issued state driver's license and successfully pass a background check.

Other Requirement(s):

• Bilingual and bi-literate Navajo preferred.