ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICES, University at Albany
Position: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICES (ASSOC LIBRARIAN)
University at Albany
State University of New York
Compensation and benefits: SALARY: To Be Determined. TERMS & BENEFITS: Calendar year appointment and tenure-track position; sick leave and annual leave at 1.25 days each per month; health insurance, dental, vision and prescription coverage. TIAA/CREF or New York State Employees' Retirement available (employee contribution rate 3%).
Description: The University at Albany, SUNY, invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Director for Public Services.
= The Associate Director provides leadership and coordination and ensures the overall operational effectiveness of the Information Commons and all other public services, including Reference, Instruction, Circulation/ILL/Document Delivery, The Interactive Media Center, and the Dewey Graduate Library.
= As a member of the senior administrative group, the Associate Director shares responsibility for developing and implementing the mission, goals and broad policy directions for the University Libraries.
= Reporting to the Dean and Director of Libraries, the Associate Director for Public Services directly supervises 5 department heads in a division with a total staff of 47 permanent employees plus student assistants.
= Responsibilities include: managing divisional departments; measuring and assessing outcomes of divisional activities; proactively planning for improved services; collaborating with the campus' Information Technology Services to further the development of the Information Commons; and advising and mentoring junior faculty.
= The successful candidate will be a creative, collegial, energetic and experienced senior administrator with a record of leadership and innovation.
= S/he will demonstrate knowledge about best practices and current trends in academic library public services and commitment to continual professional development through scholarly research, presentations and participation in professional associations.
Required -
= Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution and from a college or university accredited by a U. S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
= Demonstrated successful, progressively responsible, experience developing and managing user-focused services in an academic or research library.
= Evidence of: excellent leadership and management skills; flexibility; successful experience managing projects and supervising and motivating staff; strong vision for the future of public services; and excellent analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
= Demonstrated ability to use library and office computer applications and knowledge of emerging technologies in higher education settings.
= All applicants must address in their cover letter their commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action and their ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
= All applicants must also meet the University Libraries' criteria (including publication and professional service) for appointment at the academic faculty rank of Associate Librarian.
Preferred:
= Experience working in a public institution and unionized environment.
= Demonstrated ability to author and manage Web pages.
Deadline: APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on May 19, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. STARTING DATE: August 2008
Contact: SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BY E-MAIL TO: azrl@uamail.albany.eduPlease include the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references in addition to your resume and cover letter.
Finalists will be asked to submit official transcripts and to present on a specific topic to all library personnel.
APPLY TO:
Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee
Library Personnel Officer
University at Albany - LI 111
State University of New York
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222
Source: UT Job Web
