Director of Learning Resources

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Phenix City, AL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-05

College / Division : CVCC-401090-Libraries

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Campus Location : Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Position Summary

NOTE : CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OBSERVES EASTERN TIME.

Under the direction of the Dean of Instruction, the person in this position manages the College's Learning Resource Center (LRC). Pursuant to Alabama Act. 2024-360 and Alabama Community College Policy and Procedure 204.01, neither tenure or non-probationary status may be attained in this position.

Salary : Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3, Rank II : $57,507-$91,145, which is based on years of directly related full-time experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for this position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

A complete application packet consists of the following :

• Online employment application
• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Copies of ALL college transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date degree conferred

Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Letter(s) must come from current and / or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications and for appropriate placement on the salary schedule. Letter(s) must include employment dates, employment status, and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.

Completion of all sections of the online application is required. Application materials, including transcripts, must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Degrees must be posted on transcripts.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, official transcripts may be requested by the College prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all application materials become the property of CVCC. Only applications received during the period of the announcement will be considered. NO PHOTOS, please. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

2. Develop, implement, and evaluate long-range goals and objectives for the LRC operations.

3. Promote the LRC services in the community.

4. Develop, implement, and evaluate library policies and procedures.

5. Develop the library budget in consultation with the Dean of Instruction.

6. Assess library resources and comply with the SACSCOC standards.

7. Supervise and evaluate full-time and part-time library staff.

8. Oversee library collection development and material acquisitions.

9. Provide reference and circulation services.

10. Assist in cataloging and interlibrary loans.

11. Ensure off-site instructional workshops on resource and information literacy for faculty and staff when requested.

12. Facilitate LRC orientation / training for all faculty and staff annually.

13. Provide instructional workshops on resource and information literacy for faculty and staff when requested.

14. Serve as faculty liaison to maintain current library resources for programs of study.

15. Develop and maintain current lib-guides for students.

16. Develop and update information literacy videos for CANVAS and other online learning platforms.

17. Prepare purchase requests for library books and supplies.

18. Receive and process newly purchased library books and supplies.

19. Maintain invoices and balance records with the Business Office.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Adheres to all policies and procedures set forth by the College.

2. Maintain confidentiality of identified sensitive information and of departmental information.

3. Remain current in and enhance professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing education.

4. Interact with and serve diverse student and employee populations in a courteous and friendly manner.

5. Adhere to College standards of professionalism and confidentiality, including courteous and friendly interaction with other CVCC employees.

6. Maintain appropriate work hours as outlined in the State and College policies, and assigned by the supervisor or dean.

7. Recruit potential students, both traditional and nontraditional, for the College, and assist in retention efforts.

8. Represent the institution in a positive manner.

9. Participate in advance registration, regular registration, and schedule adjustment as assigned.

10. Serve on committees as assigned.

11. Participate in graduation.

12. Participate in the College's planning process.

13. As a Campus Security Authority (CSA), report to the official or office designated by the institution to collect crime report information, such as the campus police or security department, those allegations of Clery Act crimes that the CSA concludes were made in good faith.

14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Application Procedures / Additional Information

All correspondence with applicants regarding this search process will be sent via email.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy announcement and must submit a complete application packet via the online application process by the deadline in order to be considered. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD PHOTOS.

The online application link is found on the employment page of the College's website at : and

Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

The College will not incur the cost of applicants' interview expenses. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

All male applicants between the age of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. In the event of a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Applicants hired by CVCC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act. No. 2011-535.

CVCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. CVCC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates or employees. CVCC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

8 hours per month

may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20 16 hours per month

may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King / Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Law Enforcement Officers :

Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Tobacco Usage Premium

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10 / 01 / 17).

Duty Hours

hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees / Dependents at two-year colleges :

Note : Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

Have you attached all required documents for a complete application packet (cover letter, resume, and ALL transcripts)? Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

Do you have a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, in Library and Information Science (MLIS), or the equivalent from an American Library Association accredited graduate program?

Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of directly related full-time experience in a college or university automated library or a minimum of two (2) years of directly related part-time experience?

Required Question

Salary : $57,507 - $91,145