What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Library Services position at University of Arkansas?
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University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.
UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Develop and implement strategic and operation planning goals and objectives consistent with the College and library missions.
*Direct the Library teams with a strong commitment to learning, student success, and service excellence.
*Lead in the understanding and acquiring of library information technologies.
*Promote the Library's role as a valued partner in the UA-PTC community.
*Manage the recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of library personnel.
*Oversee the management of all collections, integrated library systems (ILS), and institutional archives.
*Forecast, justify, manage and analyze budgets and financial data.
*Represent the Library in consortia and local, regional and national professional organizations.
*Maintain the College's shared governance website, calendar, and archives.
*Collaborates with Facilities team to ensure all library spaces are inviting, functional, accessible, well-maintained and conducive to learning.
*Ensure that best practices and research inform decision-making and planning.
*Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned.Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Library and Information Science or related field with experience working in a library setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
3-5 years' experience in an academic library with at least 1-2 of those years with progressive professional responsibility in leadership. Community college library experience. Knowledge of multiple units of the library, library services and systems, specialized areas of library operations, and library-related organizations. Demonstrated program vision, effective management skills, and technological awareness. Relevant experience managing archives or special collections. Ability to coordinate technical processing operation and utilize library computer software and applications. Evidence of excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation.
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humanresources@uaptc.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.
We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking, WalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Crouching, Kneeling, LiftingOccasional Physical Activity:Climbing, Driving, GraspingBenefits Eligible:YesThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
