Director, Library Services

Company Description:

City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of the National University. We serve students regionally, nationally, and globally, reaching across borders to impart knowledge and empower individuals. With a focus on adult learners and online students, we provide flexible, accessible programs tailored to meet the needs of the modern learner. Offering over 60 academic degree programs, we are committed to expanding our student's knowledge, skills, and possibilities. Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that education can improve lives. We invite you to join us in our commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and providing an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their educational goals.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Provides strategic leadership in digital informational resources and services, digital and print course resources, faculty development, and academic technology used online and in classrooms to support student success and the educational mission of the University. This position directs all aspects of the Library department including planning, budgeting, and personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the operations of the Library and Learning Resource Center to ensure effective and efficient access to information and services online and in-person for students, faculty, and staff located worldwide.
• Lead strategic planning to identify and execute top priorities for digital information resources and services, digital and print course resources, faculty development, learning spaces, and academic technology services to achieve the university's mission, vision, and goals.
• Collaborate with the academic deans and faculty to ensure the quality development of online and in-person library and learning resource center services and resources to support students, faculty, and staff.
• Ensure continuous improvement of departmental processes including initiatives in information literacy, academic technology and learning spaces, faculty development, and course resource initiatives and fulfillment.
• Support the orientation of faculty on the university's curriculum and instructional design processes, and exemplary practices of teaching and learning.
• Promote the availability and importance of library and learning resource center services, throughout the university community by maintaining communication and relationships with key influencers in other departments.
• Oversee the implementation of policies, procedures, and strategic plans for library resources and services, course resource materials, faculty development, and academic technology.
• Manage current year budgets as required, supervise budget requests, and formulate new fiscal year budgets.
• Support regional and specialized accreditation efforts of the university.
• Develop and implement measures to assess, evaluate, and improve department services and resources.
• Interview, hire, coach, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; mentor, reward, and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with CityU policies and applicable laws.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science or the foreign equivalent; additional advanced degree at the master's or doctorate level strongly preferred.
• Evidence of progressively responsible administrative experience with at least seven years of professional library experience.
• Minimum of four years of experience managing a library system, branch, or department, preferably in an academic institution.
• Knowledge of current and emerging technologies related to the provision of library and curriculum development services.
• Knowledge of state and national issues pertaining to the role of the library in higher education.
• Excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within groups.
• Proficiency with MS Office products.
• Experience working in a university environment utilizing a standardized curriculum and a high percentage of practitioner faculty.
• Knowledge of learning theories, with a particular emphasis on constructivism.
• Expertise in outcomes-based assessment.
• Expertise in designing and producing instructional materials to support faculty in all delivery modes.
• Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (BrightSpace preferred).
• Experience in face-to-face and online teaching.
• Demonstrated successful experience supporting faculty in instructional design.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.

Working Conditions:

The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting.
• Attendance at evening and weekend meetings or events may be required.
• Travel, including overnight and international travel, may be required.

Salary:

$85,000 - 90,000/year DOE

Benefits Information:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and paid time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts (HSA/FSA); voluntary insurance; retirement benefits with employer matching; tuition benefits and other workplace perks such as flexible work schedules, anniversary programs and employee recognition programs, etc.

Application Instructions:

CityU of Seattle only accepts application materials through this online application process. Please submit a complete application to be considered for this position. A complete application includes:

• Completed Electronic Application Form
• Current Resume
• Cover Letter

Once you have created a profile, please remember to record your password. Responses will be sent to your Interview Exchange account if you use the 'Help Desk' feature. A hiring manager will contact candidates with qualifications and experience most aligned with current needs. Once the position is filled, you will see a status update in your account profile.

If you encounter technical problems while applying for a position, please use the 'Help Desk' feature in your Interview Exchange account to submit the issue to technical support. For non-technical issues or questions, please email [email protected].

City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, native & aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

City University of Seattle is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the City University of Seattle team. EOE