Director of Library and Academic Support Services

Henry Ford College•Mi, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for the Director of Library and Academic Support Services. Reporting to the VP of Academic Affairs, the Director of Library and Academic Support Services provides administrative vision and leadership to ensure the college meets the information and educational needs of HFC’s learning community by providing resources, instruction, and support critical for student success. The Director understands how community college learners use information, applying best practices for the teaching of information literacy to enhance students’ abilities to access and apply knowledge through various tools and approaches to learning. Leading a diverse team of faculty, staff, and student workers across various bargaining units and classifications, the Director exercises data-informed, evidence-based decision-making to oversee operations, strategic planning, budgeting and purchasing, technology, and resource management for both the Library and Learning Lab. In collaboration with academic departments and programs across the college, the Director works to grow and improve academic support services that facilitate learning beyond the classroom while improving student success.

Requirements

Master of Library Science (or equivalent) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution.
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership in a library, including management of resources and supervision of personnel (full- or part-time) required.
Demonstrated knowledge of library operations and the ability to evaluate, implement, and manage multiple departments to ensure optimal library user access and efficient management of resources required.
Administrative experience in library management, strategic and operational planning, project management, and budgeting required.
Demonstrated understanding of information literacy, critical thinking, and the national frameworks that guide academic library services.
Demonstrated experience with and/or commitment to the improvement of student success through the development of accessible and effective academic support services required.
Public Service Motivation – Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.
Respect – Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork; values diversity and inclusiveness; practices transparency; shows compassion and empathy; and remains engaged and committed to shared goals.
Passion – Displays enthusiasm for teaching and learning; seeks diverse perspectives and ideas; creates a student-centered environment; and pursues excellence in all that we do.
Ingenuity – Is agile, flexible, and responsive; pursues discovery and innovation; uses data and evidence to guide decisions; and continuously reimagines the future.
Integrity – Upholds high ethical standards; maintains trust; and recognizes the impact of one’s actions on the institution and community.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving students, including first-generation, Early College, ELL, and adult learners.
Experience overseeing tutoring and/or other academic support services focused on the continuous improvement of student success.
Experience in higher education library architecture, planning, and design.
Experience with a library ILS (Innovative/Sierra or a comparable system).
Experience using Springshare products.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative vision and leadership for the Library and Academic Support Services, shaping and implementing their missions and strategic planning goals.
Advocates for and represents the Eshleman Library and the Learning Lab within and beyond the College’s learning community.
Collaborates with the Learning Lab Coordinator and faculty to maintain, manage, support, and expand tutoring and other academic support services to meet student needs.
Serves as a member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Council as well as other College committees and professional organizations as relevant and necessary.
Works collaboratively to create and maintain an inviting atmosphere conducive to student learning, providing management and vision regarding space design and usage, collection development, information access, technology, and furnishings.
Exercises data-informed, evidence-based decision-making to oversee operations and services, budgeting and purchasing, technology and resource management for both the Library and Learning Lab in alignment with accreditation standards, benchmarks, user needs, and funding sources.
Implements library policies and procedures to meet the College’s strategic goals.
Manages a diverse team of faculty, staff, and student workers across various bargaining units and classifications.
Partners with academic departments, program faculty, and Student Affairs to grow and improve academic support services that improve student success and enhance learning beyond the classroom.
Fosters a collaborative environment that promotes employee growth, supporting and facilitating professional development opportunities for Library and Learning Lab staff.
Involved with the Faculty Library Committee and the Learning Lab Advisory Committee in regular reporting updates as well as current innovations and initiatives related to the Library and the Learning Lab.
Prepares, analyzes, and submits assessment data and reports as required by federal and state government, professional organizations, the college and the learning community, working cooperatively with Institutional Effectiveness and other departments at the college as necessary.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Clery Act and is responsible for fulfilling all related obligations, including reporting responsibilities and completion of annual training.
Performs other duties as assigned and is qualified or trained to perform.