Director, Academic Support & Library Services

Taleo; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University-Newport invites applications for the Director of Academic Support Services. This role oversees Library Services, Tutoring, and Lifelong Learning, guiding professional staff and work-study personnel across ASUN locations.

Responsibilities include budgeting, community partnerships, and policy development to support quality learning resources and student-centered library operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Library Science or Information Science, Education, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in professional library services and/or academic support services in a two-year college is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Director for Academic Support Services for Arkansas State University-Newport.
• Promotes, develops, and assesses quality learning technology resources that align with local education program and community needs.
• Cultivates and maintains community partnerships to ensure local support of the College’s education and Lifelong Learning programs.
• Represents Academic Support Services on the Academic Institutional Council and serves as a conduit for information to and from the other Academic Divisions, faculty, and staff.
• Exercises effective management skills through collegial communication with other ASUN departments.
• Provides effective management of fiscal policies and procedures within Library Services, Tutoring, Academic Support Services, and Lifelong Learning.
• Actively participates in activities geared toward resource acquisition, support, and funding to sustain program infrastructure, growth, and sustainability.
• Models effective decision making skills through use of the principles of shared leadership through open communication.
• Preparing and recommending for approval the budget for Academic Support Services.
• Oversees Library facilities and coordinates appropriate safety guidelines, training, and equipment.
• Coordinates special events related to Library Services, Tutoring, Academic Support Services, and Lifelong Learning.
• Serves on college-wide committees, special project teams, state and local committees, and community service and civic committees as needed, and acts as a professional and positive representative of the College.
• Maintains the expectations set forth by the American Library Association.
• Development and maintenance of records and reports needed for programmatic offerings, tutoring, early alert services, archival, and accreditation.
• Catalogs and maintains library holdings, including special holdings such as museum materials and archives.
• Design and set-up rotating book displays and other appropriate displays based on seasonal events and days of recognition.
• Serves as a frontline source of guidance to campus resources.
• Volunteers at community events.

Skills

supervisory practices

prioritization

research

team leadership

communication

workshops

student-centric operations

relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Science in Library Science / Information Science / Education / related field

Job description

Arkansas State University-Newport invites applications for the Director of Academic Support Services. This role oversees Library Services, Tutoring, and Lifelong Learning, guiding professional staff and work-study personnel across ASUN locations.

Responsibilities include budgeting, community partnerships, and policy development to support quality learning resources and student-centered library operations.