What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Library and Institutional Effectiveness position at College of Athens?
The College of Athens is seeking to fill a full-time position of Director of Library & Institutional Effectiveness.
Located in Watkinsville, Georgia, the College of Athens is a distinctively Christian college that seeks to equip individuals who will teach, lead, restore and minister to others in Christ through effective undergraduate and graduate programs. See: collegeofathens.edu.
The Director’s responsibilities will include:
Library Services
· Oversee the development, operation and use of the CoA Library collection.
· Train CoA faculty and students regarding appropriate integration of the CoA Library resources (print and online) into the academic curriculum and related research projects.
· Prepare yearly reports related to the Library CoA collection and its use.
Writing Program
· Oversee the New Student Writing Assessment process.
· Oversee students’ writing remediation efforts as needed.
Institutional Effectiveness
· Oversee the publication of the CoA suite of catalogs, handbooks, and Policy Manual.
· Oversee the completion of institutional effectiveness reporting.
Student Services
· Conduct undergraduate student Academic Advising as assigned.
· Oversee the College Success Course.
· Actively participate in CoA student, faculty, and area community-wide CoA-sponsored events whenever possible.
Leadership
· Attend regularly scheduled Leadership Team meetings and times of prayer.
· Actively serve as a member of the College’s Leadership Team.
Qualifications
· MLIS Degree (no exceptions).
· Strong Christian spiritual maturity.
· A sincere interest in furthering the CoA mission and supporting the CoA Belief Statement.
· Some experience with writing proficiency.
· Excellent organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
· Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate confidence around leaders, students, community members, and in meeting situations.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare accurate and appropriate presentations and documentation.
· Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and the ability to use internet technologies effectively and efficiently.
· A resourceful and collaborative nature that can manage and work well with multiple constituencies and strong attention to detail, with an organized work style and an achieving mindset.
Benefits
The CoA Library Director will:
· Gain valuable organizational leadership skills in a supportive, faith-filled Christian environment;
· Share in the co-labor and joy of advancing God’s Kingdom through the College;
· Build life-long relationships with other members of the Body of Christ; and
· Have the opportunity to advance through the organization via promotion.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time (40-hours per week), salaried position. The Director will be entitled to:
· Free graduate tuition;
· 3-weeks paid vacation per year plus 10-13 paid holidays; and
· Other optional benefits after 6 months employment such as participation in the College’s IRA retirement plan and AFLAC benefits.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following components to Dr. Marcia Wilbur, CoA President, (m.wilbur@collegeofathens.edu)
· Cover letter stating interest and salary requirements;
· A current resume that includes contact information for 3 professional references; and
· A copy of all college transcripts
Contact Dr. Marcia Wilbur @ 706.769.1472 or m.wilbur@collegeofathens.edu with any questions.
Located in Watkinsville, Georgia, the College of Athens is a distinctively Christian college that seeks to equip individuals who will teach, lead, restore and minister to others in Christ through effective undergraduate and graduate programs. See: collegeofathens.edu.
The Director’s responsibilities will include:
Library Services
· Oversee the development, operation and use of the CoA Library collection.
· Train CoA faculty and students regarding appropriate integration of the CoA Library resources (print and online) into the academic curriculum and related research projects.
· Prepare yearly reports related to the Library CoA collection and its use.
Writing Program
· Oversee the New Student Writing Assessment process.
· Oversee students’ writing remediation efforts as needed.
Institutional Effectiveness
· Oversee the publication of the CoA suite of catalogs, handbooks, and Policy Manual.
· Oversee the completion of institutional effectiveness reporting.
Student Services
· Conduct undergraduate student Academic Advising as assigned.
· Oversee the College Success Course.
· Actively participate in CoA student, faculty, and area community-wide CoA-sponsored events whenever possible.
Leadership
· Attend regularly scheduled Leadership Team meetings and times of prayer.
· Actively serve as a member of the College’s Leadership Team.
Qualifications
· MLIS Degree (no exceptions).
· Strong Christian spiritual maturity.
· A sincere interest in furthering the CoA mission and supporting the CoA Belief Statement.
· Some experience with writing proficiency.
· Excellent organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
· Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate confidence around leaders, students, community members, and in meeting situations.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare accurate and appropriate presentations and documentation.
· Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and the ability to use internet technologies effectively and efficiently.
· A resourceful and collaborative nature that can manage and work well with multiple constituencies and strong attention to detail, with an organized work style and an achieving mindset.
Benefits
The CoA Library Director will:
· Gain valuable organizational leadership skills in a supportive, faith-filled Christian environment;
· Share in the co-labor and joy of advancing God’s Kingdom through the College;
· Build life-long relationships with other members of the Body of Christ; and
· Have the opportunity to advance through the organization via promotion.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time (40-hours per week), salaried position. The Director will be entitled to:
· Free graduate tuition;
· 3-weeks paid vacation per year plus 10-13 paid holidays; and
· Other optional benefits after 6 months employment such as participation in the College’s IRA retirement plan and AFLAC benefits.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following components to Dr. Marcia Wilbur, CoA President, (m.wilbur@collegeofathens.edu)
· Cover letter stating interest and salary requirements;
· A current resume that includes contact information for 3 professional references; and
· A copy of all college transcripts
Contact Dr. Marcia Wilbur @ 706.769.1472 or m.wilbur@collegeofathens.edu with any questions.