What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIV - Executive Director, NNLM Region 2 - Library Job at MUSC Health & Medical position at MUSC Health & Medical University of SC?
Job Description Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Libraries seeks an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Executive Director to lead the Regional Medical Library for Region 2 of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM). Funded by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) through a cooperative agreement (2021-2026), the MUSC Libraries serves as the headquarters for Region 2, one of seven regions in the NNLM Program. Region 2 comprises Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The mission of the NNLM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public's health by providing U.S. researchers, health professionals, the public health workforce, educators, and the public with equal access to biomedical and health information resources and data.
Reporting to the Director of Libraries, the Executive Director provides leadership for all aspects of the NNLM Region 2, including supervising the personnel, setting direction, managing the budget, preparing reports, and evaluating the program. The successful candidate will bring a dedication to outreach and educational programs that increase access to quality health information, be skilled in managing a high-performing unit, possess strong networking and collaborative skills, and have a vision for national and regional programs that shape the future of the NNLM.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001568 Library
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Job Description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the development and ongoing activities of NNLM Region 2 programs with the National Library of Medicine and other NNLM Regions.
- Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Region 2 office.
- Supervises 5 FTE (4 faculty strategists and one classified staff).
- Initiates, plans, implements, manages, and evaluates Region 2 programs.
- Directs, oversees, and monitors ongoing outreach initiatives and award programs.
- Prepares and manages budget.
- Represents Region 2 at the national and regional levels.
- Establish policies, strategic plans, and objectives.
- Maintains effective communications with all network members, NNLM, NLM, and MUSC.
- Ensure compliance with NLM reporting requirements.
GENERAL DUTIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Attributes :
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements : (Note : The following descriptions are applicable to this section : Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking / mobile. (Frequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Frequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push / pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent)
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent)
Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
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