Library Ops & Tech Leader - Assistant Director

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking an Assistant Director for Library Operations and Technology on the main campus in Orem. The role provides leadership for collections, technical services, archives, technology support, facilities operations, and emergency preparedness, guiding strategic priorities and improving operational effectiveness across library services.

You will work with library administration to implement priorities, supervise department leaders, and foster collaboration that supports

Qualifications

• Master of Library Science degree (or equivalent) required.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in academic library management with supervisory responsibilities in acquisitions, technical services, archives, library technology, or related operational functions.
• Experience providing operational leadership for multiple library departments or functional areas.
• Experience supervising supervisors, professional librarians, and staff.
• Experience coordinating operational projects and workflow improvements across multiple departments.
• Experience collaborating with campus partners to support library operations and services.
• Experience with library operations, facilities, emergency preparedness, accessibility, or continuity planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for assigned library departments including collections, technical services, archives, and technology support.
• Coordinate implementation of library projects and administrative initiatives across departments, improving workflows.
• Represent departments on administrative planning and decision-making and communicate priorities to staff.
• Coordinate building operations, safety planning, accessibility, and maintenance to support a welcoming environment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Project management

Library operations

Emergency preparedness

Education

Master of Library Science

Tools

Library systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Utah Valley University is seeking an Assistant Director for Library Operations and Technology on the main campus in Orem. The role provides leadership for collections, technical services, archives, technology support, facilities operations, and emergency preparedness, guiding strategic priorities and improving operational effectiveness across library services.

You will work with library administration to implement priorities, supervise department leaders, and foster collaboration that supports