Director of Access Services

METRO | 599; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,838 - 129,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension and retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Mentoring and support for research

Job summary

Hunter College is seeking a Head of Access Services to lead the Access Services unit in the Hunter College Libraries. This leader will be responsible for strategic direction, staff management, and overall administration across various library services.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s in Library Science or relevant degree, along with extensive experience in leadership within academic libraries. The position offers competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of leadership and management experience in an academic library.
• Record of scholarship and professional achievement for Associate/Full Professor role.
• Ability to work collaboratively and navigate complex institutional settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Access Services unit through planning, leadership, and assessment.
• Establish and implement access services policies.
• Mentor and empower staff for excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory Skills

Communication

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Master’s in Library Science (MLS)

Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS)

Second Graduate Degree (if applicable)

Tools

Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo

Learning Management Systems

Springshare Products

ILLiad

OCLC Worldshare

Job description

Hunter College is seeking a Head of Access Services to lead the Access Services unit in the Hunter College Libraries. This leader will be responsible for strategic direction, staff management, and overall administration across various library services.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s in Library Science or relevant degree, along with extensive experience in leadership within academic libraries. The position offers competitive salaries and benefits.