Student Success Librarian

Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary $60,000-$70,000 Anticipated Start Date 05/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 01/23/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should attach a 1-2 page letter of interest, a complete CV, and the names, titles, and contact information of three professional references. The University of Georgia Libraries wish to emphasize that preferred qualifications are not required and we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop preferred knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants are encouraged to communicate the ways in which their work meets required or preferred qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. Applicants who receive their terminal degree in 2025 will be fully considered by the committee. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by February 23, 2025, however, the position will remain open until filled.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Librarian AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
An ALA -accredited master's degree in librarianship/information science or foreign equivalent, or a terminal degree in a related field.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director for the Miller Learning Center and Student Success, the Student Success Librarian will utilize user needs assessment methods to cultivate welcoming, meaningful, and inclusive connections with students and student groups across campus. They will work collaboratively with co-curricular units and departments on campus to identify and develop sustainable, high-impact initiatives that engage and support student learning. Lead and/or coordinate workshops, programs, and events that support student success that connect students with library expertise, services, collections, and spaces including work with the First Year Odyssey program, First Year Writing Seminars, the Writing Center, and the open textbook initiative. This position will help to plan and coordinate the library's participation in undergraduate orientation activities and actively work to create a sense of belonging for students within the library and on campus. Finally, working collaboratively with members of the Academic Engagement Unit, they will develop and create digital instructional assets to allow for asynchronous support for identified courses or other teaching sessions.

This position will contribute to division services and projects and is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across all library divisions in service of the library's mission. Since this position will be focused on engaging with students, there will likely be some evening/weekend work required.

Salary ranges from approximately $60,000-$70,000. UGA librarians are non-tenured faculty members. UGA offers an attractive benefits program including a choice of health and retirement plans, dental plan, vision plan, tuition remission via USG's Tuition Assistance program, generous paid relocation, 21 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Additional Requirements
Candidates will be considered at the rank of Librarian/Archivist I, II, III , or IV.

• To be considered at the level of Librarian/Archivist II, candidates must have 2 years of professional experience after completion of their master's degree in librarianship/information science, or 2 years of professional experience after completion of their terminal degree in a related field.
• To be considered at the level of Librarian/Archivist III , candidates must have 5 years of professional experience after completion of their master's degree in librarianship/information science, or 5 years of professional experience after completion of their terminal degree in a related field.
• To be considered at the level of Librarian/Archivist IV, candidates must have 10 years of professional experience after completion of their master's degree in librarianship/information science, or 10 years of professional experience after completion of their terminal degree in a related field.

For more information about the requirements for the Librarian and Archivist ranks, please see the Guidelines for Librarian/Archivist Faculty Rank and Promotion: https://www.libs.uga.edu/employee-resources/committees/promotion/ranks
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• 1 or more years of experience developing materials and programming for outreach and/or library orientations
• 1 or more years of experience conducting user research and/or listening to better understand/identify student needs
• 1 or more years of experience applying effective teaching methods and practices in instruction, workshops or other types of training sessions

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• A commitment to explore new trends in the field and integrate new ideas into practice
• Interest in conducting user research and/or listening to better understand/identify student needs
• Interest in managing/leading a project, group project, or program
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Possesses imagination and creativity with strong service orientation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Instruction

• Actively engage with faculty to help teach First Year Odyssey courses and First Year Writing seminars about what the library offers, and how to engage with the library spaces and services in support of their course work
• Support experiential learning (e.g., peer-to-peer, hands-on, reflective) and innovative approaches to idea exploration and skill development by empowering students to develop and lead initiatives
• Create multimodal information resources and asynchronous learning activities that contribute relevant content to an instructional toolkit of resources and support a consistent service and learning experience.
• Develop assessment plans to learn about success of programs and ways to enhance them.

Outreach & Engagement Efforts

• Establish and execute a plan for regularly engaging with students, student groups, and library/campus partners, utilizing a variety of user experience research methods.
• Lead and/or coordinate workshops, programs, and events that support student success by connecting students with library expertise, collections, services, programs, and spaces (to include several identified programs like First-Year Orientation; Textbook Affordability via OER ; Writing Center and/or Office of Student Success & Achievement initiatives)
• Establish connections with partners, departments, units, and student groups that enhance their understanding of how libraries can meaningfully connect with their core work, mission, and values.
• Develop communication and marketing tactics tailored to primary audiences that promote library initiatives, services, programs, and events.
• Serve on or contribute to library wide teams and taskforces as appropriate

Professional Engagement

• Contribute to appropriate library and system-wide committees and working groups.
• Attend professional meetings, workshops and conferences for training and continued professional development.
• Participate in writing grant proposals
• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time 100

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you find out about this position at the UGA Libraries?
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents