Associate Director, Hirsh Health Sciences Library

Tufts University • Boston, MA

403d • $103,950 - $156,000

About The Position

The Associate Director of the Hirsh Health Sciences Library serves as the Head of Research & Instruction, providing leadership and direction for all library services and programs. This role involves developing strategic plans in partnership with the Library Director, overseeing daily operations, and managing the Research and Instruction Department, which includes Circulation and Interlibrary Loan. The position is critical for enhancing library services and fostering collaboration within the library and across the university.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of an ALA-accredited master's degree or foreign equivalent.
• At least 7 years of experience in an academic, health sciences, or special library.
• Expertise and experience with current and emerging issues, trends, workflows, business models and best practices in library management.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience in project planning and management, including workflow development, documentation, developing recommendations and managing implementation.
• Demonstrated success managing partnerships and communications with library and school leadership.
• Commitment and experience participating in diversity, inclusion, and equity initiatives in higher education.
• Experience developing and managing staff for multiple library departments, reviewing and recommending staffing models and resources, and managing professional development opportunities.
• Familiarity with reference and end-user instruction.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with biomedical information resources.
• A demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize diverse responsibilities, and work collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues, both within the library, and throughout the University.
• A strong commitment to personal professional growth and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Determines goals, strategies, plans and priorities for the library in partnership with the Director.
• Conducts library-wide assessments, evaluates data, and reviews/develops plans to enhance library services and programs.
• Functions as administrator in charge in the absence of the library director.
• Oversees statistical requirements from outside agencies.
• Manages and supervises Research and Instruction Librarians.
• Oversees service delivery and develops and manages outreach strategies.
• Coordinates all aspects of education, reference, and research.
• Oversees librarian activities related to evidence synthesis projects, research data management, and scholarly communication.
• Facilitates librarian involvement in University research initiatives and library-led original research projects.
• Provides oversight for Interlibrary Loan and Circulation departments including hiring, training, and evaluating performance and development opportunities.
• Ensures that staffing and organizational design align with library needs and priorities and leads library organization plans.
• Cultivates effective collaboration and teamwork.
• Determines service priorities and coordinates cross-library teams devoted to functional areas affecting the entire University.
• Builds and sustains partnerships with key internal and external constituents and organizations.
• Works closely with Library Administrator and the Library Director on budget planning, merit, and projecting future needs of the library.
• Coordinates with Library Administrator to oversee library facilities and security needs and negotiates agreements and services with university operations divisions.
• Participates on space management and renovation planning.
• Develops and recommends strategy for library communications and technology plans and initiatives.
• May act as primary liaison with school and University Communications on projects.
• Represents library and leads library, campus, and university-wide committees and working groups.
• Demonstrates substantial activity at local, regional, and national organizations.
• Participates in reference, teaching, and circulation desk coverage as needed.

Benefits

• Salary range from $103,950 to $156,000 based on experience and expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree