Assistant Director for Research and Instructional Services

Description

Reporting to the Director of Research and Instructional Services (RIS), position duties are concentrated in assisting in managing and evaluating research and instructional services, supporting Scholarly Communications and Open Publishing, and serving as liaison in subject areas related to management and entrepreneurship. This is a full-time position.

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Director’s responsibilities are as follows: 

Supervisory Duties

• Supervise Research & Instructional Services in the absence of the Director.
• Supervise assigned Subject Librarians.
• Lead “Research Unit” and oversee areas of focus:
  • Stats and analytics
  • Assessment
  • Data visualization
  • Open Publishing

Assessment Duties

• Make budget recommendations for collection management.
• Ensure processes are effective, regularly assessing services and recommending revisions.
• Develop assessment strategies and actively participate in the implementation of strategic planning and goals.
• Generate and analyze departmental statistics, incorporating data visualization tools.

Operational Duties

• Jointly oversee and carry out research and instructional services (in-person, by phone and virtually) for library locations.
• Serve as liaison for programs within management and entrepreneurship (e.g., Fashion Communication, Fashion Management, and Media Management) by providing: outreach, instruction, research assistance, reserves and new program support, collection development, online guides and tutorials.
• Support and train researchers navigating the landscape of open publishing.

Collaboration Duties

• Partner with other library units to ensure excellent internal/external customer service standards.
• Engage with faculty to integrate information literacy and cost-saving strategies into the curriculum.
• Participate in local and national forums in order to stay current with trends regarding research and instruction services in academic libraries.
• Generate an active network among stakeholders in the Libraries and New School community around open access and open publishing to develop sustainable services.
• Participate in working groups, e.g., Stats and Analytics.

Other duties as required. 

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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree from a four-year program.
• ALA-­accredited MLS.
• Strong understanding of research data management, statistical analysis, scholarly publishing and open access.
• Supervisory and/or project management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in constantly evolving environment and eager to facilitate innovative change.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years experience in an academic library environment.
• Master’s in relevant subject area.
• Exemplary teaching skills or training experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current technologies related to research and instruction.