Victorville - Victor Valley College - Dean of Instruction, Distance Education and Library Services - Full Time

DEAN OF INSTRUCTION, DISTANCE EDUCATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES

Opening Date/Time:          Mon. 11/07/16 12:00 AM Pacific Time

Closing Date/Time:            Mon. 01/09/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Salary:   $101,592.00 - $140,448.00 Annually

Job Type:             Full-time

Department:       Instruction

FLSA:  Exempt position, not eligible for overtime compensation.

 **FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 9, 2017**

This position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2017

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/vvc/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1556900

Under the direction of the Executive Vice President, Student Services and Instruction, provide leadership, plan, organize, administer, develop evaluate and direct the activities and operations of the Office of Instruction, Distance Education, and Library Services.  Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies; provide highly responsible and complex professional support to Executive Vice President, Student Services and Instruction.

Representative Duties:

• Provide leadership, plan, coordinate, direct, supervise and support the functions of instruction, distance education and library services. E
• Lead and facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of distance education courses and programs. E
• Develop, recommend, implement, maintain and promote policies, procedures for assigned areas. E
• Collaborate with student services, deans, campus bookstore, learning assistance center(s) and public information office to support student success, equity and access to online courses. E
• Oversee the development of resource allocation for facilities, equipment and technologies that sustain assigned areas. E
• Serve as representative of the district on local, state and national research, planning and advisory groups; participate on assigned committees. E
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in community colleges and higher education including instruction, library and distance education. E
• Ensure compliance with district policies and procedures, collective bargaining contract provisions, state and federal laws and regulation, such as copyright and intellectual property rights and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). E
• Identify, write, and administer grant and revenue generating proposals consistent with the district strategic plans. E
• Expand online courses through an innovative common online learning environment. E
• Assign faculty, monitor schedules and faculty and staff workload for accuracy. Assure accurate and timely attendance reporting for all courses offered in the division. E
• Provide leadership for program review including improvement and development, systemic assessment of student learning outcomes and progress, learning and service area outcomes; review and recommend changes to maintain relevance of programs in order to meet students and community needs. E
• Collaborate with faculty and deans to plan for curriculum development, modifications and deletions; set priorities for resource needs and provide program analysis. E
• Facilitate partnerships with high schools, four-year transfer institutions and local agencies. E
• Select, train, and evaluate faculty administrators and classified staff. E
• Manage and support budget for assigned areas; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of the annual budget and implement of budgetary adjustments as necessary. E
• Respond to, and seek resolution of complaints arising from assigned areas, including participating in the grievance process.  E
• Supervise the preparation of external publications, such as class schedules, annual catalogs, brochures, manuals and directories. E
• Coordinate and ensure the accuracy of course and instructor information in the college's mainframe computer. E
• Ensure compliance in matters of program and course approval, long-range planning, accreditation of programs. E
• Review and update the course classification system, inventory of programs, and master course data file; assist with planning, organizing, developing and maintaining the transfer list for articulation and graduation. E
• Review and maintain appropriate quantitative measurements, statistical reports and other records to assess accomplishments and future needs. E
• Promote and maintain positive working relationships among faculty, administrators and staff. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree and a minimum of one (1) year of leadership experience including supervision and evaluation of instruction, distance education or library services, as well as staff and budget management.

PREFERRED:

• Doctorate; five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in administration including at least two (2) years of full-time administrative experience in instruction, distance education and library.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment; position requires hearing and speaking to communicate and exchange information.

Knowledge and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Instruction, distance education and library functions and operations
• Higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the California Community Colleges
• Distance learning technology, instructional delivery modalities learning management systems and distance education pedagogy
• Learning communities, service learning or other student learning programs
• Development and evaluation of curriculum and programs
• Roles and purpose of technical systems in providing instruction and instructional support
• Principles of program evaluation, student assessment and curriculum development
• Budget preparation and control
• Funding and budget methods and regulations regarding the use of funds
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training
• Collective bargaining agreements
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, develop and evaluate programs, activities and curriculum of a college to meet student and community needs
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with faculty, staff, students and community members
• Work effectively with students, faculty and staff from multi-cultural backgrounds and promote access and equity
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate personnel
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Develop grants or special project applications
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Work cooperatively and coordinate projects with faculty, administrators and staff to offer effective services to students
• Understand the needs of assigned areas in the context of the overall instructional program
• Participate to set goals and priorities for the college
• Organize and chair meetings, lead workshops, facilitate group discussions and involve faculty and staff
• Organize multiple projects and carry out required project details throughout the year

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

• Appointment to this position is subject to availability of funds. *Salary Schedule subject to change.*
• To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All materials included in the application packet become District property and will not be returned.
• All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College employment application. To assist the District in determining whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements, descriptions of an applicant's present and past job duties should include details pertinent to the position for which he/she is applying.
• Applicants may be notified by email during any phase of this recruitment regarding status.
• If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.
• It is not unusual for the District to receive hundreds of applications for a position. For this reason, it is advantageous to make the application as easy to review as possible.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

A complete file consists of all of the following:

1. Completed electronic Victor Valley College employment application
2. Letter expressing interest in the position
3. Current resume
4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. It is the responsibility of candidates to include U.S. evaluations of non-U.S. transcripts with their application.
5. Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons having firsthand knowledge of the applicant's professional qualifications, character, etc.

San Jose - San Jose Public Library - Senior Librarian - Full Time

Senior Librarian - (1600329)

Job Posting: Nov 7, 2016, 1:11:13 PM

Closing Date: Nov 21, 2016, 11:59:00 PM

Minimum Salary: 83,033.60 Yearly

Maximum Salary: 101,171.20

Bargaining Unit 1: City Association of Management Personnel

https://sanjoseca.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl

Positions & Duties

• The San José Public Library is seeking a Senior Librarian to manage the Collections and Technical Services Unit for the library system.  This position oversees a unit with 18.8 FTE.  Activities of the unit include the collection development, receiving, cataloging, processing and maintenance of system-wide collections, both print and non-print.  Collections reflect the diverse needs of the community and are in multiple languages.  The manager oversees a budget of approximately $5 million.  SJPL uses Innovative Interfaces Sierra ILS, including the cataloging, acquisitions, and Electronic Resource Management (ERM) modules but also provides original cataloguing of local, unique and foreign language materials.  The manager oversees the planning, allocation, control and evaluation of programs and budget of the unit.  The oversight includes the evaluations, selection and management of appropriate vendors for library materials in multiple formats.  The manager also works with the Library's contract analyst to monitor Open Purchase Orders and managing the funds for the unit.

• The manager is part of the SJPL management team and represents the library in regional, state and national forums appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.  Senior Librarians manage a branch library or a major unit of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. main library are responsible for ensuring that system policies, programs and service initiatives are implemented and guide the operations of the branch or unit.  This includes planning, implementing, and evaluating branch/unit operations; preparing and implementing work plans; monitoring branch/unit budgets; planning and implementing programs and outreach to the community; planning and implementing branch/unit goals, objectives and guidelines; ensuring efficient and appropriate delivery of service and programs; and providing guidance and leadership to a professional, paraprofessional and clerical staff. In addition, there are system support duties that enhance the development and improvement of library services to the community which involve participation on or facilitation of teams and task forces.  The ideal candidate for this position will be a strong and innovative leader and be aware of and support, practice and promote the San José Way of library innovation and the Mission, Vision, and Values statements of the City of San José and the San José Public Library; have knowledge of current library cataloging, automation technology and trends; have experience working with a diverse community and a diverse staff; and enjoy working in a fast-paced, innovative team environment.
  
• This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Qualifications

Education: 

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university.

Experience: 

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, including supervision or lead responsibility for professional and technical staff.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - 

• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Leadership - 

• Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

Team Work & Interpersonal Skills - 

• Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Project Management -

• Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

Problem Solving - 

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Fiscal Management - 

• Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.

Change Management - 

• Demonstrates support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization's effectiveness; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace

Supervision - 

• Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Technology Use/Management - 

• Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness.

Communication Skills - 

• Communicates and listens effectively and responds in an timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form; responds to statements and comments of others in a way that reflects understanding of the content and the accompanying emotion; asks clarifying questions to assure understanding of what the speaker intended, ensures consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise. You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process:

• - Please describe your experience working in a library technical services unit.  Include in your response, the length of time, number of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) employees supervised, and general responsibilities.
  
• - Please describe your specific experience in budget management, including dollar amount, bid processes, and vendor interactions.
  
• - Please describe your experience in effective change management, preferably in a library technical services environment.  Include in your response, how you supported agency goals and strategic objectives.
  
• - Please describe your experience developing or implementing current technologies in a technical services environment and describe how you evaluated its success.
  
• You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

Additional Information

• The application deadline is 11:59 PM on the final filing date.  Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application.  If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.  IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.  Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions.

Santa Monica - Public Library - Library Literacy Program Assistant - Part Time

Library Literacy Program Assistant (As-Needed)

Closing Date/Time:          Fri. 11/18/16 5:00 PM Pacific Time

(FILING DEADLINE EXTENDED)

Salary:   $27.90 Hourly

Job Type:             Part-Time Temporary

Location:             City of Santa Monica, California

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/santamonica/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1564770&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271%2E0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E-1%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND_KEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3C%2Fstruct%3E%3C%2Fdata%3E%3C%2FwddxPacket%3E

DESCRIPTION 

• Assist the Librarian III in the operation of the Library Literacy Programs. Performs complex project support duties, including compiling and evaluating data, processing billing and grant reports, tracking project status, and coordinating literacy coach trainings and recruitment.
•  Major Duties:
• Assists the Librarian III with the operation of the Library Literacy Program.
• Assists in the recruitment, training and coordination of volunteer literacy coaches.
• May supervise volunteer literacy coaches.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with volunteers, students and library staff.
• Assists in the development and preparation of related grant applications and coordinates submission of required reports and documents.
• Provides assistance to staff in coordinating, implementing and monitoring assigned projects and programs.
• Conducts studies and surveys, and recommends course of action to solve problems and improve delivery of services.
• Schedules and arranges appointments, meetings, and trainings for students and volunteer literacy coaches.
• Serve as a liaison, and may serve as a committee member to community agencies and other literacy groups.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Current office procedures, practices and equipment.
• Computer software applications, including spreadsheets and word processing.
• Basic methods and techniques for administrative, financial and comparative analyses.
• Basic mathematics.
• Report writing techniques.
• Business English, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Analyze information and situations and recommend solutions to problems.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data.
• Act as a resource and provide information to the public and staff regarding various division projects and activities.
• Train staff and volunteers.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial records and reports.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Establish, organize and maintain manual and electronic filing, tracking and recordkeeping systems.
• Compose informational materials for print and web posting.
• Understand, interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Perform work requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use independent judgment and initiative.
• Prioritize and meet strict deadlines.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Respond to the public in a tactful manner.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees, outside agencies and the general public.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Provide effective customer service.

Skill in:

• Typing at a corrected speed of 45 words per minute.
• Using a personal computer and applicable software applications, including database, presentation and publishing software.
• Reading, writing and communicating at an appropriate level.

Education, Training and Experience:  

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
• Four years of recent, paid increasingly responsible work experience preparing and maintaining administrative, financial, fiscal, and statistical records and/or reports and performing financial support duties. 
• An Associate's degree (or 60 semester units at an accredited college or university) may substitute for one year of the required experience. Library experience is desirable.

City of Huntington Beach - Library - Library Services Aide III - Library Specialist - Part Time

Salary:   $17.55 - $21.73 Hourly

Job Type:             Temporary

Location:             Huntington Beach, California

Hours worked per week may vary

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/huntingtonbeach/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1554940

DESCRIPTION

• This is an excellent part-time job opportunity for an individual to provide staff support and customer service to patrons of the City of Huntington Beach libraries within the Library Services Department. The Library Services Department includes Administration, Public Services, Community Outreach, Technical Services, Literacy and Children's. The current vacancy is in Public & Information Services and will primarily coordinate the Computer Coach program.  (Working Title is Department Services Aide III).
  
• The ideal candidate must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people with different cultures and education levels.
  
• This is a Non-Perm, Part-Time position.
  
• Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 – June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.  Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Coordinate the volunteer Computer Coach program at Central Library.
• Staff the computer coach's office at peak hours (generally afternoons and Saturdays) to work directly with patrons on computer needs
• Assist patrons with eBooks and other digital library services
• Work with library administration to recruit and train computer coach volunteers
• Effectively communicate with the computer coach volunteers and update the coach schedule
• Use Library resources to facilitate computer classes for the public
• Note: The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The City at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Typical Qualifications:

Education and Experience: 

• The equivalent of a high school diploma is required.  
• Education, training, or experience equivalent to three years related experience with demonstrated technical skills.

License: 

• By time of appointment, must have a valid California motor vehicle operator's license.  Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

• An official City of Huntington Beach on-line job application must be filled out in its entirety.
• Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.
• Applicants best meeting the City's needs will be invited to a department interview.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment a pre-placement drug screen (select positions), TB Screening and California Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results.
• Other background reports may also be conducted depending on the position.
• Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Please Note: Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.
•  Physical Tasks & Environmental Conditions:

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker:  

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

San Francisco - San Francisco Public Library - Manager IV, Chief Analytics Officer - Permanent

Recruitment # PBT-0932-071314

Department        Public Library

Date Opened      11/4/2016 8:00:00 AM

Filing Deadline    11/18/2016 5:00:00 PM

Salary    $122,070.00 - $155,766.00/year

Job Type              Permanent PBT

Employment Type            Full-Time

https://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=0932&R3=071314

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Reporting to the Deputy City Librarian, the Chief Analytics Officer will lead a new Research, Strategy and Analytics Unit with system-wide charge and organizational responsibility to collect, organize, validate and analyze data from a variety of sources and advance a data-driven culture within San Francisco Public Library (SFPL). The Chief Analytics Officer is a senior management level position and a key member of SFPL’s executive leadership team to improve efficiencies, demonstrate outcomes, provide analytical support and develop performance metrics for new projects and initiatives. The Chief Analytics Officer will serve as SFPL’s lead consultant tasked with manipulating data into actionable insights to inform understanding of patron’s usage behaviors, residents’ needs for library services and changing community demographics. These efforts will influence strategic initiatives and service planning for SFPL.

The Ideal Candidate:

• We welcome candidates who will bring a focus on organizational excellence and outcome measurement, and lead through influence by making connections with internal stakeholders within SFPL and the City and County of San Francisco. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who will bring a portfolio of proven success to a dynamic organization.

Essential job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, monitor, evaluate and supervise the operation of the Research, Strategy and Analytics Unit.
• Oversee the development and implementation of both performance metrics for SFPL processes, projects and initiatives and business intelligence software to collect, analyze and display operational metrics related to SFPL’s strategic initiatives.
• Oversee the development of both reports and dashboards for staff and management to monitor progress toward achieving Departmental goals and objectives.
• Oversee the design, coordination and evaluation of ongoing survey instruments for internal and external stakeholders.
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of complex statistical and operational reports for SFPL Management, Library Commission and City and County of San Francisco partners designed to inform management decisions.
• Direct the gathering and complex analysis of information necessary to document and evaluate processes.
• Monitor trends in library usage to inform data driven decision making and resource allocation.
• Analyze and evaluate programs, including grants funded by the Friends of San Francisco Public Library.
• Serve as SFPL’s lead consultant tasked with manipulating library usage data into actionable insights.
• Contribute to the development of policy recommendations and implementation of SFPL policies and procedures.
• Identify emerging trends.
• Assist in the implementation of new innovations and programs.
• Work with SFPL’s executive leadership team in the determination of resource allocation and levels of service according to established policies.
• Develop, implement and direct major or complex projects or programs which span a number of SFPL’s established sections or divisions.
• Give guidance in the identification and development of SFPL’s measures, targets and initiatives.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a quantitative field (Business Administration, Public Administration, Management Information Systems, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a closely related field). May substitute up to two (2) years of education for Bachelor of Art degrees with additional years of experience;
  
  AND
  
• Five (5) years of professional experience in administrative, management and/or operational work which included analyzing projects and initiatives using relational database systems and technical competence to perform advanced analytics and proficiency, recommending solutions, and implementing strategies of which three (3) years of experience must include supervising professionals.
  
• Substitution: Additional qualifying work experience as described above in #2, may substitute for the education requirement, on a year-for-year basis, up to two (2) years. One (1) year of work experience (2000 hours) equals 30 semester units/45 quarter units.
  
• Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or Computer Science or a closely related field).
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in administrative, management and/or operational work which included analyzing projects and initiatives using relational database systems and technical competence to perform advanced analytics and proficiency, recommending solutions, and implementing strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite – Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook.
• Proficiency with data visualization, analysis and statistical software including but not limited to: Tableau, ArcGIS, SPSS, SAS, STATA.
• Proficiency with business intelligence applications including but not limited to: IBM Cognos, Savannah, Analytics on Demand, Civic Technologies, Counting Opinions.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Critical thinker with strong analytical skills in evaluating programs and services.
• Comfortable with technology and operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders in a highly diverse community.
• Ability to lead high performing teams.
• Embraces challenges as opportunities for improvement and positive change.
• Skilled communicator with an ability to make connections with multiple constituencies.
• Demonstrated skills in providing creative leadership; analytical and conceptual skills/abilities to identify, analyze and resolve challenges creatively and strategically.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven leadership experience with a solid track record of collaborating with senior management.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and to prioritize competing demands while adhering to deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data related to program operations and to make strategic and operational recommendations on the basis of such data.
• Well-honed interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally and effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse constituencies.

Santa Barbra - Westmont College - Roger Voskuyl Library - Liaison Librarian

Job Posting: http://www.westmont.edu/_offices/human_resources/#staff-openings.html

Job Description: http://www.westmont.edu/_offices/human_resources/documents/LiaisonLibrarian.pdf

Position Summary:

• The Liaison Librarian is a part of the liaison librarian team, which includes providing research assistance, information literacy instruction, outreach, and collection development for assigned academic and co-curricular departments. This position also focuses on outreach and services to our offcampus, transfer, and first year students.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program or equivalent; personal affirmation of the Christian mission of Westmont College and the Community Life Statement and adherence to its behavioral expectations; detail-oriented with an ability to manage multiple projects; experience providing reference services, information literacy instruction, and collection development in a library setting desirable, but not required. Also requires: strong written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently; ability to work well with diverse faculty, staff and students; available to work evening and weekend hours as required.

Essential Duties:

• Collaborates with other librarians and offices on campus to anticipate and serve the needs of firstyear, transfer, and off-campus students.
• Serves as a member of the liaison team to provide subject specific instruction, collection development, and research services to meet the needs of students, staff, and faculty in assigned academic and co-curricular departments.
• Promotes Library resources and services to assigned academic and co-curricular departments.
• Provides research service initiatives including e-mail, chat, and in-person research assistance to students, faculty, and staff in the Library and beyond.
• Serves as collection development coordinator for assigned liaison areas.
• Provides instruction and research consultations for students, staff, and faculty in liaison departments.
• Develops print and online research guides for assigned academic and co-curricular departments.
• Provides course-integrated information literacy instruction.
• Serves on Library, College or professional organization committees.
• Attends workshops, continuing education programs, library conferences and other professional development opportunities.

Expectations for workplace demeanor include but are not limited to:

• working collaboratively and harmoniously with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas and resources willingly, constructively and positively; listening to and objectively and respectfully considering the ideas and perspectives of others; readily admitting and correcting personal mistakes; meeting commitments; keeping your supervisor and others who may be affected informed about work progress; addressing problems willingly and constructively to discover practical and lasting solutions acceptable to all parties; working promptly toward reconciliation and forgiveness during conflict; respecting the diversity of our community in words and deeds. Westmont expects employees to avail themselves wherever necessary, demonstrating flexibility and openness to new requests and responsibilities in order to foster an environment of collaboration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

• Director, Library and Information Services

Santa Barbra - Westmont College - Roger J. Voskuyl Library - Electronic Resource Librarian - Full Time

Job Posting: http://www.westmont.edu/_offices/human_resources/#staff-openings.html

Job Description: http://www.westmont.edu/_offices/human_resources/documents/ElectronicResourcesLibrarian.pdf

Position Summary:

• Designs, maintains, manages, and assesses the Library’s online presence including the Library website and LibGuides, and maintains the remote and on-campus access to all electronic resources.
• This position is also part of the liaison librarian team, which includes providing research assistance, information literacy instruction, outreach, and collection development for assigned academic and cocurricular departments.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program or equivalent; personal affirmation of the Christian mission of Westmont College and the Community Life Statement and adherence to its behavioral expectations; some experience in web design and management of electronic resources and online library systems helpful but not required (familiarity with OCLC’s WMS preferred); ability to learn and adapt to new technologies; working knowledge of or willingness to learn HTML, CSS, OpenURL resolvers, EZProxy, and discovery tools; detail-oriented with an ability to manage multiple projects. Experience providing reference services, information literacy instruction, and collection development in a library setting desirable but not required. Also requires: strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment; available to work evening and weekend hours as required; awareness of assessment trends in academic libraries highly desirable.

Essential Duties:

Web Services

• Designs, develops, and coordinates the Library’s online presence using current content management systems and web design tools, promoting current practices of usability and design.
• Maintains and enhances the Library website and oversee implementation of LibGuides.
• Manages the implementation and maintenance of electronic resources, acting as a point person for set up and access.
• Maintains library specific software (including OCLC’s WMS and Knowledge Base, ContentDm, Clio, etc.) and supports library staff in its use.
• Serves as troubleshooter for all library systems and electronic resources (WMS, ContentDM, Clio, EBSCOhost EJS, etc.).
• Compiles and maintains library-wide statistics, including running reports on e-resource usage.
• Oversees assessment of the Library’s electronic presence on the web.

Liaison

• Serves as a member of the liaison team to provide subject specific instruction, collection development, and research services to meet the needs of students, staff, and faculty in assigned academic and co-curricular departments.
• Promotes Library resources and services to assigned academic and co-curricular departments.
• Provides research service initiatives including e-mail, chat, and in-person research assistance to students, faculty, and staff in the Library and beyond.
• Serves as collection development coordinator for assigned liaison areas.
• Provides instruction and research consultations for students, staff, and faculty in liaison departments. Provides course-integrated information literacy instruction.
• Develops print and online research guides for assigned academic and co-curricular departments.
• Serves on Library, College and/or professional organization committees.
• Attends workshops, continuing education programs, library conferences and other professional development opportunities.

Expectations for workplace demeanor include but are not limited to:

• working collaboratively and harmoniously with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas and resources willingly, constructively and positively; listening to and objectively and respectfully considering the ideas and perspectives of others; readily admitting and correcting personal mistakes; meeting commitments; keeping your supervisor and others who may be affected informed about work progress; addressing problems willingly and constructively to discover practical and lasting solutions acceptable to all parties; working promptly toward reconciliation and forgiveness during conflict; respecting the diversity of our community in words and deeds.
• Westmont expects employees to avail themselves wherever necessary, demonstrating flexibility and openness to new requests and responsibilities in order to foster an environment of collaboration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports to: 

• Director, Library and Information Services