Executive Director Library and Special Collections Job at Texas A&M University

Agency : Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department : Office Of The Provost & Vp For Academic Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary : Commensurate

Job Location : San Antonio, Texas

Job Type : Staff

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is a regional comprehensive university with over 8,000 students (Fall 2024) enrolled in undergraduate programs and select graduate programs. It has transformed rapidly into a growing urban university during the past decade. Part of the statewide Texas A&M University System, A&M-SA is located on 694 acres in south San Antonio and serves a diverse student body, offering academic programs that meet regional needs. The campus, with Mudéjar style buildings and contemporary facilities that leverage technology to enhance the student experience, embraces the spirit of San Antonio’s rich culture. Self-reported demographic data indicate 60% of students are the first generation in their family in college, 77% are Hispanic, and 66% women. The goal is to meet students ‘where they are,’ be sensitive to their academic and curricular needs, and be committed to their progressive and sustained growth.

A&M-SA is committed to inclusive excellence. We recruit faculty and staff that enhance the breadth, depth, and quality of our students' educational experience by providing a variety of role models and leaders. Such faculty and staff help us attract, retain, and graduate students more successfully. In this context, applicants are required to address, in their cover letter, how their education, professional and life experiences, work history, professional engagement, and relevant community engagement will align with the university’s strategic plan ‘Transforming Tomorrow Together.’

The Executive Director - Library and Special Collections reports directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and is responsible for providing strong leadership to the Texas A&M University-San Antonio Library, Special Collections and Archives team. Provides leadership for departmental functions to include planning, directing, and evaluating departmental operations. Provides oversight of business activities, strategic planning and development, and program administration. Functions as Library liaison and representative on Academic Affairs and University committees as needed.

Responsibilities : Leadership

• Articulate the role of the library in meeting the changing needs and priorities of students, faculty, staff and community including the digital landscape.
• Provide management, development, evaluation as well as recruitment of library personnel. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with university and System policies and applicable laws.
• Foster strong relationships, collaborate and support university stakeholders in the development of new programs, curriculum and resources related to the library academic services.
• Advocate for the library in institutional processes for planning, budget development, policy development, and decision making.
• Support and facilitate a culture of shared governance within the library.
• Provide operational and administrative support to the Library, Archives, and Special Collections.
• Develop long and short-term planning of library collections, services, and spaces.
• Develop long and short-term goals, strategic priorities and plans for the library.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of library programs and services to meet the diverse needs of students and faculty. Coordinate services and collections that support academic programs delivered in a variety of methods and at a variety of on-and-off-site venues.
• Develop strong relationships with deans of colleges, senior administration, students, faculty, staff and community.
• Analyze, coordinate and administer departmental budget environments.
• Coordinate facilities planning to maximize space utilization, ensure compliance with governmental codes and provide optimal working and learning.
• Develop, implement and manage library resources.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Library. Evaluate library programs and services regularly using outcomes to improve services.
• Seek external funding and writing grant proposals for enhancing Library programs, collections and facilities.
• Report IPEDS and ACRL statistics and write accreditation reports.

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Application review will begin as soon as they are received. The position is open until filled.

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Official transcripts of the candidate selected for the position must be on file with the Office of the Provost and sent directly from each degree-granting institution to Texas A&M University-San Antonio (1) to the address listed below or (2) sent electronically to Joni.Foster@tamusa.edu. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective applicant to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (e.g., AACRAO; Credential Evaluation ).

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Attn : Joni Foster

One University Way

San Antonio, Texas 78224

Please direct any questions to Search Committee Chair, Dr. M.K. Balasubramanya : (Mirley.Balasubramanya@tamusa.edu).

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Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.

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