Monterey - Monterey Peninsula College - Library Director

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mpc/jobs/2385823/director-library-services?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

SALARY
$6,984.00 - $8,171.00 Monthly

OPENING DATE
03/14/19

CLOSING DATE
Continuous ** Priority Screening Date: 3:00 PM on Friday, April 26, 2019 **

DESCRIPTION
Monterey Peninsula College is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to serve as Director of Library Services and provide strategic vision and leadership for the College Library. The MPC Library provides students, staff, faculty, and community users with access to a wide range of resources, programs, and services that support teaching and learning at MPC.

Position Definition
Under the administrative direction of the Dean of Instruction, direct all aspects of Library administration in conformance with appropriate College policies and procedures, including day-to-day operations, long range planning, budget development and fiscal oversight, management and evaluation of assigned faculty and staff, and collaboration with internal and external partners. Work collaboratively with Library faculty and staff to ensure patrons have access to, and use of, Library materials and resources, instruction, programming, and related services. Work collaboratively with other College departments to address issues related to facilities management, technology, safety, and security as they relate to the Library; and oversee special projects and programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Possession of a master's degree and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.

Knowledge
Knowledge of, and commitment to teaching and student support; Library standards and practices; Library operations including, but not limited to using/and or managing reference, instruction, circulation, interlibrary loan, reserves, library outreach, marketing, and special programming; current and emerging technologies used in reference, instruction, and for promoting library services.

Abilities
Ability to: Work in collaboration with Library faculty and staff to plan, design, and implement comprehensive library programs and services; establish and maintain effective working relationships with District and campus administrators, management, faculty, staff, students, diverse community, collaborative partner contacts, independent programs consultant and trainers, and the public; appropriately supervise and lead reporting employees; analyze a variety of administrative problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations; research, evaluate data, and prepare comprehensive, concise reports and recommendations; prepare and monitor a budget; demonstrate possession of strong organizational and leadership skills; comply with Title V, California Education Code, and Accreditation standards; plan and organize work to meet established timelines and department schedules; exercise tact, diplomacy and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and records; supervise, train, and evaluate personnel; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; operate computers and their peripherals; use current common software applications in order to accurately enter and retrieve data; operate a variety of office equipment; use appropriate and correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation; perform arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy; utilize word processing, spreadsheets, email, online calendaring and data entry and retrieval from database programs; rapidly learn and acquire skills in areas and technologies not previously assigned ; demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending and working on a community college campus.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• An earned Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university.

• The equivalent of at least 2 years of full-time experience working in an academic library.

• Demonstrated experience in library management including short term and long term planning; budget management; and hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating staff.

• Experience working as an academic librarian.

• Knowledge of current library resources, services, and technology to support student learning.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work collaboratively within a diverse campus community.