Director, Library Services

Monroe Community College • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The Director of Library Services provides strategic leadership for the Monroe Community College Library system across its Brighton and Downtown campuses and advocates for the Library in support of the College’s mission. In collaboration with library faculty and staff, the Director develops and administers Library budgets, policies, services, and resources. The role calls for an innovative leader who understands the challenges facing academic libraries and higher education, as well as the changing needs of students, faculty, and staff. The Director promotes information, digital, and artificial intelligence literacy and the Library’s contribution to student achievement, retention, completion, transfer, and workforce readiness.

The Director reports to the Associate Vice President, Instructional Services and serves on the Instructional Services Leadership Team, collaborating on divisional and College-wide initiatives. The position leads strategic planning, assessment, budget development, personnel management, collection development, technology, and learning environments; works with campus and community partners to support teaching, learning, research, and student success; and advances OER, affordable learning, accessibility, inclusion, and equitable access. The Director also monitors developments in academic libraries, higher education, educational technology, and student success, and represents the Library on College, professional, and community committees.

The position is primarily sedentary and involves prolonged computer use and keyboarding in a typical office environment. Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 10 pounds and occasional travel between campus buildings or to local or out-of-town meetings or conferences may be required. Flexible work arrangements may be available depending on the division, department, position, and operational needs. Remote work outside New York State is generally not authorized, except for limited, short-term temporary arrangements approved by the College.

The salary range is $93,000 to $110,520, with the actual salary determined by experience, internal equity, and the College budget. Applicants must submit a resume/CV and cover letter; official transcripts are required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide a credential evaluation. Applicants are also asked to provide contact information for three professional references; references are contacted only after interviews and for finalists.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in an academic library, including demonstrated leadership, supervision, strategic planning, and budget management.
• Knowledge of trends and practices in academic librarianship, information literacy, digital literacy, emerging technologies, and artificial intelligence.
• Experience and effectiveness in policy development, planning, budget administration, personnel management, and organizational leadership.
• Ability to use assessment, data, and evidence-based practices to inform decisions, improve services, and support strategic priorities.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships and lead cross-functional initiatives supporting teaching, learning, and student success.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to facilitate communication and collaboration with varied stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library staff, students, faculty, administrators, and external partners.
• Experience providing public services in an academic library and supporting teaching, learning, and student success initiatives.
• Proficiency with technologies used in higher education and academic libraries.
• Experience with integrated library systems, library technologies, and enterprise information systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging, and to promoting equitable access to educational resources and opportunities.
• Commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college and to professional growth.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in a community college setting.
• Experience supporting multi-campus libraries.
• Experience leading or supporting open educational resources, affordable learning initiatives, or related student affordability efforts.
• Experience supporting online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning environments.
• Experience with accreditation and institutional effectiveness processes.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish or another language.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Library Services, including strategic planning, assessment, budget development, personnel management, collection development, technologies, and learning environments.
• Lead ongoing review, assessment, and implementation of the MCC Libraries Mission and Vision so they respond to higher education trends and the needs of the College community.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and administrators to ensure Library services and resources support teaching, learning, research, and student achievement, retention, completion, transfer, and workforce readiness.
• Advocate for information literacy, digital literacy, artificial intelligence literacy, and ethical and effective use of emerging technologies.
• Lead and support institutional efforts related to open educational resources, affordable learning initiatives, and equitable access to course materials.
• Partner with Virtual Campus, Learning Support Systems, Learning Resources, Testing Services, and other stakeholders to develop integrated academic support services for students.
• Cultivate partnerships with academic departments, SUNY institutions, library organizations, and community partners in support of the College’s mission and strategic goals.
• Lead assessment and continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing data to evaluate Library effectiveness, support accreditation, and inform strategic decisions.
• Promote accessibility, inclusion, and equitable access in Library services, resources, technologies, and physical and virtual learning environments.
• Monitor emerging trends and best practices in academic libraries, higher education, educational technology, and student success; represent the Library on College, professional, and community committees; and perform other assigned duties.
• Support and promote academic initiatives and events showcasing student and faculty scholarship, including Scholars’ Day and Celebration of Learning.
• Adhere to the College Code of Conduct and contribute to an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintain technological competencies utilized by the College and pursue professional growth, including ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion training.
• Perform other responsibilities as delegated by the Associate Vice President, Instructional Services.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements may be available to benefit-eligible employees, including flextime or staggered shifts, remote work or telecommuting, and compressed work schedules; availability depends on operational needs and College policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director