Executive Director Central Library Job at Texas Southern University in Houston

Overview

Security Sensitive Position? : Yes

Hours of Work : 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM M-F

Posting Number : TSU203314

Official TSU Title : Executive Director Central Library

Grant Title : N / A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary : The Executive Director of the Library Learning Center reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and is responsible for the overall library administration and operations to facilitate student success, support faculty teaching and research, provide information to improve the functioning of the university, and advance all university goals. Texas Southern University is seeking an experienced and visionary leader. The successful candidate for this position will be deeply knowledgeable about emerging technologies and will use that understanding as a foundation for leading the Library Learning Center toward a new vision of serving the current and future needs of the campus community.

Essential Duties Summary

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

• Possess academic leadership in library sciences and services, with skills to catalyze an atmosphere of excellence, scholarly achievement, and research.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging technologies in library services, information technology, and information literacy.
• Ability to leverage new technologies to develop a vision and new strategies to support changing student and faculty needs.
• Experience in meeting the diverse needs of stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of program and service trends that support academic success.
• Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the university’s mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

% FTE : 1.0

Hiring Range : $98,509.22 - $128,061.99

Education : Master of Library and Information Science from an accredited American Library Association institution. Additional advanced degree preferred.

Required Licensing / Certification : N / A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Work Experience

Minimum of seven (7) years of related job experience, including five (5) years of experience in academic library administration.

Working / Environmental Conditions

Limited standing and / or walking. Handling light weight objects. Using or carrying equipment. Stoop, bend, or lift. Detail oriented environment

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants : Open to all applicants.

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