MANAGER OF ACQUISITIONS & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

MANAGER OF ACQUISITIONS & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Position Number: S-3538

Position Summary:

The Manager of Acquisitions and Resource Management leads and manages all operations of the Acquisitions and Resource Management (ARM) Department, which includes 5 staff members. This 12-month position is responsible for all ARM operations including managing a $3 million acquisitions budget; selecting, monitoring, and evaluating library resource and metadata vendors; ensuring effective and efficient acquisitions processes; overseeing electronic resource management; and monitoring the quality of metadata in library resource records to ensure discoverability. The Manager of ARM provides innovative leadership within the context of evolving academic libraries and the dynamic scholarly information marketplace.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA accredited), Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), or Administration (MSA).

Five years professional experience.

Three years’ successful experience supervising professional staff.

Two years’ recent experience using purchasing and inventory systems.

Ability to plan, manage, and analyze complex budgets.

Experience reporting and analyzing department statistics to inform decisions and process improvement.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to be flexible and creative in response to the rapidly changing library and higher education environments.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional graduate degree.

Project management experience.

Experience exploring and implementing new services.

Professional experience in a library setting.

Knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards such as MARC21 and RDA.

Experience performing or managing library acquisitions, negotiating and maintaining relationships with library vendors, cataloging and metadata description, and licensing e-resources.

Experience using an integrated library system, such as Ex Libris’ Alma library services platform.

Experience using an enterprise resource planning system.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Leads and oversees the Acquisitions and Resource Management (ARM) Department.

Recruits, hires, supervises, trains, develops and evaluates ARM staff.

Manages a $3 million acquisitions budget and recommends allocation of funds supporting academic priorities for the University Library and the Clarke Historical Library as well as general library collection accounts.

Oversees and evaluates the planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of ARM policies and procedures.

Serves as the chief liaison with the Libraries’ resource suppliers, subscription agents, and metadata suppliers.

Establishes and maintains relationships with library material vendors.

Maintains confidentiality of contract information and university records.

Coordinates the application of metadata best practices and ensures that library metadata is correct and consistent with library policies, consortia policies, and industry standards.

Primary responsibility for order activation and management of electronic resources acquired by the libraries.

Ensures the consistency and accuracy of the fund accounting system for the acquisition of library materials and budget monitoring.

Reviews and approves all invoices processed in Alma, which are paid through SAP in Business Services.

Collaborates with library departments to ensure efficient operations and workflows for the lifespan of library collections.

Coordinates the evaluation and selection of new products.

Leads collection assessment efforts, analyzes collection usage patterns, leads collection development meetings, periodically meets with subject librarians, and communicates as needed about collection development matters.

Responsible for collection statistics reporting for a variety of national agencies and internal CMU units.

Analyzes ARM data for decision-making and administrative reports. Oversees data gathering activities within the department.

Works with CMU Contracting and Purchasing Services in the evaluation, selection, negotiation, and contracting of vendor services and online library resource licenses.

Maintains current knowledge of academic collection practices and evolving trends through participation in statewide and national workshops and conferences.

Serves as a member of the Libraries’ Deans Advisory Council.

Participates on library and university committees, is active in professional organizations or associations, and represents CMU Libraries on relevant statewide committees.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.

Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level:

Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000

Division:

Department: Libraries - Acquisitions & Resource Management

Position Status: Regular

Position End Date:

Employment Status: Full-Time

FTE: 1.00

Position Type: 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule: M-F 8-5, Evenings and Weekends as Necessary

Location: 1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48859

Posting Ends:

Open Until Filled: Yes

CMU Leadership Standards:

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position will remain open until filled. However, the university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials before February 28, 2025.

To apply, visit https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/42252

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).

CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253

Office: 103 E. Preston St.

Bovee University Center, suite 306

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Email: titleix@cmich.edu

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