Job Opportunity: Associate Director, Content/Research & Instruction
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I am thrilled to share Horn Library at Babson College's Associate Director, Content/Research & Instruction with you.
Position: Association Director, Content/Research & Instruction
About Babson
Babson College is a world-class business school, empowering entrepreneurial leaders to create great economic & social value. It's an exciting launch pad for anyone who wants to make a real impact in higher education. We provide everything you need to achieve your goals, including learning opportunities, outstanding benefits, rich rewards, wellness programs, & a genuine dedication to creating a diverse, multicultural & inclusive community
Position Description
As a
member of Horn Library's leadership team, the Associate Director,
Content/Research & Instruction supervises the Research & Instruction
and Content Management departments, providing leadership, strategic direction,
technical oversight, and support. The Associate Director is specifically
responsible for setting departmental and individual goals based on library
strategic initiatives; leading the Content Management department in forecasting
budget needs; leading the Research & Instruction department in developing
and implementing policies and practices for providing research and instruction
services; and serving as a backup to the Electronic Resources Librarian for
proxy server and other access issues.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Supervises the Content and Research & Instruction teams; builds strong collaborative relationships with the Content Management and Research & Instruction departments.
- Responsible for planning and managing the Content budget, providing budget reports as needed to Library Director and other stakeholders.
- Collaborates with senior leadership to develop work processes and culture that supports Library needs.
- Responsible for ensuring that the library website continually meets the needs of the campus community.
- Develops and keeps abreast of best practices and trends in libraries, including library technology, to recommend, develop, and implement innovative services, practices, resources, and technologies that meet internal and external stakeholder needs.
- Collects and analyzes data pertaining to the Research & Instruction and Content Management departments in order to track progress and make decisions.
- Backs up and supports Electronic Resource Librarian with proxy server and other access issues as needed.
- Depending on need, may provide research consultations and support to students, faculty, administration, and other members of the campus community.
- Collaborates with librarians and the Academic Technology Innovation Center to investigate, evaluate, and recommend appropriate data sets, data and text mining tools, and other academic technology platforms for purchase.
- Assumes additional responsibilities as required.
YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE
- Content Management Librarian
- Electronic Resources Librarian
- Lead Instruction & Research Librarian
- Metadata Librarian
- Research & Instruction Librarian (2)
Requirements
WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
- Master's Degree in Library and Information Science Studies from a school accredited by the American Library Association
- At least 6-8 years of relevant experience (prefer 8+) including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management position
- Must have exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills, and the ability to be effective at engaging with all levels of the College
- Must have excellent leadership, diplomacy, and team management skills with the ability to engage others through a participative process, while serving as key decision maker.
- Must have a demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive student body, faculty, staff, and other constituents
- Ability to influence and manage change, delegate responsibility appropriately, and successfully support staff development
- Experience with, knowledge of, or willingness to learn about research-related data responsibilities in an academic or research environment
- Ability to think strategically, set priorities, and manage responsibilities independently
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining effective working relationships with diverse co-workers, students, faculty, staff, administrators, and other community members
- Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics
- Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members
- Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results
- Ability to anticipate and effectively handles change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions
- Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE
- Experience with Springshare LibApps preferred
- Experience in developing and implementing technology projects preferred