Assistant Director - Library Operations and Technology

Utah Valley University•Main Campus - Orem, UT

About The Position

This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape and support the operational foundation of Utah Valley University’s library system. As the Assistant Director for Library Operations and Technology, you will provide leadership and coordination across key functional areas, including collections, technical services, archives, technology support, facilities operations, and emergency preparedness. Working closely with department leaders and library administration, you will play a critical role in implementing strategic priorities, improving operational effectiveness, and ensuring that library services and resources remain responsive to the needs of students, faculty, staff, and the broader campus community. As a member of the library’s administrative team, you will have the opportunity to influence decision-making, lead cross-departmental initiatives, and foster collaboration among diverse operational units. This position is ideal for a collaborative and strategic professional who enjoys problem-solving, process improvement, and organizational leadership. Through meaningful partnerships, operational planning, and support of innovative library services, you will make a lasting impact on an essential academic resource while developing expertise in leadership, technology, resource management, and higher education administration.

Requirements

Graduation from an ALA-accredited institution with a Master of Library Science degree (or equivalent) is required
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in academic library management, including supervisory responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: acquisitions, technical services, archives, library technology, or related operational functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing operational leadership for multiple library departments or functional areas.
Experience supervising supervisors, professional librarians, and staff.
Experience coordinating operational projects and workflow improvements across multiple departments.
Experience collaborating with campus partners to support library operations and services.
Experience with library operations, facilities, emergency preparedness, accessibility, or continuity planning.

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership for assigned library departments responsible for collections, technical services, archives, technology support, and related operational functions.
Work with and provide supervision and support to department leaders to clarify operational expectations, monitor departmental performance, support accountability, and maintain efficient, effective, and customer-focused library services.
Represent the operational perspectives and needs of assigned departments by providing operational expertise and information during administrative planning and decision-making.
Communicate approved library priorities, facilitate collaboration among operational departments, and coordinate consistent implementation of administrative decisions.
Coordinate implementation of library projects, operational improvements, and administrative initiatives across assigned departments.
Work collaboratively with department leaders to improve workflows, strengthen coordination, resolve operational issues, and support continuous improvement.
Serve as a member of the library’s administrative team by providing operational expertise, representing assigned departments, supporting implementation of library priorities, and communicating operational needs to support administrative planning, coordination, and informed decision-making.
Coordinate communication and information sharing among operational departments, represent the library on assigned committees, and collaborate with university departments to support effective library operations and services.
Coordinate building operations, facilities communication, accessibility, safety planning, and maintenance activities to help ensure the library provides a safe, functional, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors.
Communicate facilities needs with university partners, coordinate repairs and operational improvements, and monitor building conditions to support effective library operations.
Maintain the library's emergency response plan and ensure emergency procedures remain current and aligned with university protocols.
Coordinate emergency preparedness training, maintain emergency equipment and supplies, collaborate with university public safety personnel, and serve as Building Marshal during emergency situations.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.