Director of Technical Services, Academic Libraries

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 for research and scholarship

Job summary

A prominent university in New York seeks a Head of Technical Services to manage library operations, providing strategic direction and overseeing staff. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree and at least seven years of leadership experience in technical services. Responsibilities include policy implementation and budget management. The role offers a competitive salary range for both Associate and Full Professors along with numerous professional development opportunities. Join a team committed to inclusiveness and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years in library technical services with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated skills in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and management to the Technical Services unit.
• Supervise staff in technical services roles.
• Design and implement effective policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Budget management

Education

Master’s in Library Science (MLS) or related

Second graduate degree for full professor

Tools

Metadata management tools

APIs

Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo

Job description

A prominent university in New York seeks a Head of Technical Services to manage library operations, providing strategic direction and overseeing staff. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree and at least seven years of leadership experience in technical services. Responsibilities include policy implementation and budget management. The role offers a competitive salary range for both Associate and Full Professors along with numerous professional development opportunities. Join a team committed to inclusiveness and community engagement.