Director, Libraries

Tennessee Board of Regents•Knoxville, TN

3d•$72,930 - $91,680•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the dean of the School of Academic Advancement, the Director of Libraries will establish a shared vision that aligns with the larger vision for the College as detailed in the strategic plan and oversee progress towards its goals. This position is a member of the School of Academic Advancement’s senior leadership team (which includes the directors of the Academic Testing Center, Academic Tutoring Center, and Exploratory Studies), and is responsible for providing strong leadership in the administration of the Pellissippi State Libraries, including personnel management, budget oversight, and all library operations. The director is expected to provide effective advocacy both externally and across the College, to participate in policy development, and to promote initiatives within the College, the community, and with other institutions.

Requirements

ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS/MIS and supervision/management experience in higher education.
MLS/MLIS/MIS degree from an ALA-accredited program at time of appointment.
Ability to meet college criteria for a tenure-track position.
At least 5 years of academic library experience.
At least 2 years of management and/or supervisory experience.
Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated commitment to user-centered services, collections, and spaces.
Coordination of the work of faculty (or institutional equivalent), and staff.
Management of complex projects while balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Establishment of effective partnerships.
Design, implementation, and assessment of services.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize tasks effectively, and track progress against strategic objectives.
Capable of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
Proficient in monitoring budget expenditures, forecasting needs, and identifying potential cost efficiencies to support the dean’s financial planning.
Strong understanding of student needs and barriers to success, especially for the community college population.
Experienced in overseeing day-to-day administrative functions, including workflow management, process improvement, and scheduling to ensure department efficiency.
Tolerance for ambiguity and managing expectations.
Provision of research and instructional services and collection development.
Able to engage in the college’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

Lead the department’s development of a strategic plan that aligns with the goals and values of the institution and oversee its progress.
Oversee operations at each campus libraries.
Lead the planning for and assessment of the department’s services, collections, and spaces.
Supervise the curation of collections as defined by the Libraries’ Collection Development Policy.
Create, modify, assess, and cease departmental programs to meet the emerging needs of the college community.
Identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations to the dean and assistant dean.
Recommend, administer, revise, and make exceptions to policies and procedures as necessary.
Represent the dean as requested.
Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate faculty librarians.
Assess and monitor workloads and internal reporting relationships.
Promote professional development opportunities.
Meet regularly with faculty librarians and staff to provide feedback and share information.
Assign projects.
Administer performance evaluations and make recommendations for promotion and tenure.
Develop and administer the department’s budget.
Approve expenditures for collections, services, technology lending, programming, temporary, part-time employees, travel and professional development, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Provide budget updates and make recommendations to the dean and assistant dean.
Foster collaborative partnerships across the school, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and External Affairs to align academic and support services for students.
Actively engage with library deans and directors across the state, particularly those who lead TBR libraries, to stay abreast of state-wide issues and trends and to share best practices.
Identify community partners with whom the Libraries can offer services and/or programming.
Participate in departmental, college, state, regional, and national committees and projects and in departmental meetings and activities as assigned.
Monitor space and building conditions at each campus libraries to ensure compliance with safety and accessibility standards.
Lead the Libraries’ participation in space planning, renovation, and building projects.
Oversee large-scale space or building projects in coordination with the college’s Facilities department.
Approve requests and coordinate after-hours access to library spaces with Facilities and Campus Police.
Collaborate with Campus Police to ensure the safety or public and staff areas.
Oversee the quality of furnishings and make recommendations for purchase or replacement.
Collaborate with Information Technology to provide technology-enhanced spaces.
Follow up with Facilities to address cleanliness issues and outstanding work orders.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings, stay informed of new trends and innovations in the field, and make contributions to professional literature.
Participate in performing library services activities, including reference desk services, library and research instruction, and collection development activities only as needed.
Other duties as assigned to fulfill the strategic priorities and mission of the College.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short/Long-term Disability
FSA/HSA
Wellness Incentive Program
Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
Sick Leave Bank
Longevity Pay
Many opportunities for professional development