Director, Library Services

About Northwest Florida State College:

In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.

Salary: $55,055 - $70,904

Job Description:

Reporting to the Dean of Academic Services and Support, the Director of Learning Resources and Library Services is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, planning, and oversight of library operations to meet the evolving information needs of the students, faculty, and staff. The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive leadership role in helping the College effectively manage change and continuous improvement.

• Responsible for the efficient management and direction of library services, including operations, budget, supervision and scheduling of library staff, compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements, and the effective coordination of services with the rest of the College community.
• Ensures the library's collections (print and digital), discovery tools, open educational resources (OER), and services support and advance the teaching, learning, and research needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Provides fiscal oversight, best practices, and efficient procedures in library acquisition and collections management workflow from evaluation and selection, licensing, and contract negotiation entirely through receipt, payment, cataloging, and recordkeeping.
• Oversees data and statistics for required reports (including FLVC, ALS, IPEDS and CIP) and analyzes collection usage statistics and other quality data for decision-making and allocation of resources and services.
• Manages the Library Services budget and participates in the ongoing assessment and review of the library's collections and services for continuous improvement benchmarks used during the budget development process.
• Creates an environment in which service, communication, and outreach to students, faculty, and staff is proactive and of the highest importance, building relationships, providing instruction, reference, and liaison services for student success and in support of faculty development.  Applies and supports best practices in library services.
• Develops, organizes, and leads a variety of projects and initiatives including but not limited to, textbook affordability, development/adoption of OER, measurable impact of services on student achievement, etc.
• Works with the joint campus library administered by UWF to provide materials, services, and staffing for NWFSC in support of programs and personnel on the FWB campus.
• Serves on assigned workgroups, committees, or tasks forces to meet changing academic needs and follow the strategic vision and mission of the College.
• Serves as the contact for copyright and fair use information for students, faculty, and staff.
• Participates in continuous professional development, completing mandatory compliance training, and assisting library staff to complete all necessary training for library operation and advancement.
• Represents the College library locally, regionally, and in statewide organizations. Specifically serving on the FLVC Member's Council for Library Services, the Council of Instructional Affairs Learning Resources Standing Committee, and other Association of College and Research Libraries organizations.
• Performs such other duties and services as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance for employee and dependent coverage available.
• College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
• College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
• Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation/annual leave) 
• Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• 36-hour, 4-day workweek (Monday - Thursday) available to many departments
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

Requirements:

• Master's degree in library science from a regionally accredited higher education institution is required with a strong preference for a school that has A.LA. accreditation.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an academic library supervisory role.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and management experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing library services and instruction in higher education.
• Demonstrated decision making, problem solving, and planning skills in a collegial and collaborative environment.
• Working knowledge of library information systems (prefer Ex Libris Alma/Primo), digital technology, research tools (prefer LibGuides), and Open Educational Resource (OER) curation and support.
• Familiarity with best practices in on line pedagogy and digital resources use.

Additional Information:

Classification: Administrative I

Grant Funded: No

Location:  Niceville

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Application Instructions:

All sections of the application must be completed.

Please provide a complete application package that includes all of the following:

1. NWFSC Application.
2. Resume.
3. A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts. 

*The maximum allowable size for uploading documents is 10 MB. Documents exceeding 10 MB must be scanned at a lower resolution or divided into separate documents to reduce file size.

If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director.  
 
Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. For more information, please visit nwfsc.edu/nondiscrimination. Por favor llame a la Oficina de Admisiones de Northwest Florida State College al 850-678-5111 para obtener materiales de la Universidad en Español.