What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Library position at University of Northern Iowa?
The University of Northern Iowa's Rod Library seeks applications for an Associate Director who will provide leadership in the units that comprise our special and unique collections including our University Archives, the UNI Museum, and our Institutional Repository. We are reorganizing these units in order to build more support for these important collections, including establishing a digital stewardship plan for digitized and born digital collections.
Primary Function: Develops a vision and strategic direction and provides leadership for the Special Collections and University Archives, Museum, and Digital Scholarship units of the Library; advocates for the collective needs of the units and participates in planning and visioning with the library’s leadership team; sets goals in alignment with the library’s and university’s strategic plans; facilitates ongoing planning of scope and alignment of collections across the units, which collectively provide oversight of collections including University Archives, Manuscript Collections, Rare Books, Museum Collections, Center for Rural School, and the University’s entire Institutional Repository; leads the development of a digital stewardship program for digitized and born digital collections; and works closely with external partners including Advancement, Alumni Association, IT, and others.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in library/information science, museum studies, or related field; at least three years of progressively responsible experience leading an organization, unit, or initiative in library, museum, or archives; and supervisory experience required.
Application Instructions:
Applications received by March 3, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.
