Director of Library and Learning Commons

Hawaii Pacific University; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu seeks a Director to lead the Library and Learning Commons, uniting teaching, learning, and research through vision, planning, budgeting, and technology integration.

The role oversees staff, collaborates across colleges and IT, supports accreditation, and drives innovative services to enhance student success on campus and online.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program.
• Demonstrated experience in academic administration within a library or learning commons.
• Background in budgeting and personnel management.
• Ability to collaborate with deans, department heads, and other divisions.
• Familiarity with outcomes assessment and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the University Libraries and Learning Commons.
• Develop and administer budgets and allocate resources.
• Coordinate with colleges, tutoring/testing, faculty services, and IT to support teaching and learning.
• Oversee staffing, performance management, and professional development.
• Engage in accreditation activities and drive innovative services.

Skills

MLS degree

Budgeting

Staff management

Cross-functional collaboration

Assessment & accreditation

Education

MLS from ALA-accredited program

Job description

Reporting to the Provost, the Director will take a lead role in the integration of the Library and Learning Commons with teaching and learning activities by providing vision, leadership, and accountability through strategic planning and assessment, budget preparation and administration, integration of appropriate technology, personnel management, and consortia development. In collaboration with the University community, develops and guides initiatives to support the learning, teaching, research, service, and administrative goals of the University. Coordinates and integrates learning services with leadership from other academic and functional areas such as the colleges, tutoring and testing, faculty instructional services, and Information Technology Services. Directs and supervises; maintains the Libraries and Learning Commons environment; plans for new or renovated facilities, and coordinates and establishes library and learning commons performance standards to provide efficient and effective learning services to the University. Anticipates future opportunities and obstacles and continually retools to meet challenges. Creates an environment that encourages and recognizes creativity, innovation, and openness to new ideas, and encourages input from others. Takes a leadership role in assessment and accreditation activities, in developing innovative services and integration of technology in library and related learning services.

Location: This on-site position is based at our Waterfront Plaza campus site and Library, in downtown Honolulu, but may require visits to the Learning Commons at Aloha Tower Marketplace.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited institution or related field.
• Four years of progressive experience in academic administration, preferably within an academic library, learning commons, or teaching and learning center, including a broad background in management, administration, operations, and budgeting.
• Experience in personnel management/supervision, and budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional collaboration, particularly with deans, department heads, and other divisions.
• Knowledge of and experience with outcomes and assessment of library services and accreditation processes.

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in content field.
• Expertise in utilizing current information technologies such as automated library systems, Internet, Intranet, and social networking.
• Knowledge of information, media, and technology literacies, electronic information resources; library functions, consortia, and copyright policy.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and manage change in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in strategic planning, designing learning spaces, and applying emerging and academic technologies that support the teaching and learning process on campus and online.

Other Qualifications

• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU’s winter break, if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.
• Due to driving responsibilities, you must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with HPU’s Vehicle Driving policy.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions

1. Provide strategic leadership for all functions of the University Libraries and Learning Commons to include, but not limited to: (50%)

• Provide vision, leadership, and accountability through strategic planning and assessment, policy development and implementation, budget preparation and administration, integration of appropriate technology, personnel management, and consortia collaboration.
• Develop and administer the University Libraries and Learning Commons budgets.
• Articulate and implement a vision for the University Library and Learning Commons through collaboration with colleges, departments, and other divisions regarding ways to incorporate library and learning commons services into effective education experiences for students and embed information, media, and technology literacy learning outcomes into curricula, courses, and assignments.

2. Provide leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources and technologies in all formats, as well as expertise in the ethical use of information: (30%)

• Develop and maintain a collection of resources aligned with areas of research and the curriculum, the learners, and the teachings styles and instructional strategies used within the school community.
• Cooperate and network with other libraries, librarians, and agencies to provide access to resources outside the University.
• Oversee development of initiatives that support the learning, teaching, research, service, and administrative goals of the University.
• Provide 24/7 access to library services.
• Understand copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property, and assist others in gaining understanding and observance of the same.

3. Oversee the University Libraries and Learning Commons personnel, to include, but not limited to: (10%)

• Establish staff review performance standards and requirements, equitable recognition and incentives for employee performance, and ensure supervisor accountability.
• Determine ideal staffing level for each unit, adjust personnel levels to appropriate numbers, and recommend and initiate position transfers to meet Library and Learning Commons needs.
• Oversee professional development programs to enhance job effectiveness and implement continuous planning to develop new tools and training to foster and enhance job effectiveness.

4. Performs other related duties as assigned (10%).

• Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.
• Assists with seasonal peaks.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.