Assistant Director and Head of Public Services, David L. Rice Library

The University of Southern Indiana’s David L. Rice Library is seeking a librarian to serve as the Assistant Director and Head of Public Services. The Assistant Director and Head of Public Services is a vital member of the leadership team and provides oversight for all public-facing service units.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a leader for the library and as adviser to the Director of Library Services regarding public service issues
• Aid the Director with the administration of the library by coordinating operations and services across units and working with other leaders to recommend, establish, and develop library-wide priorities and policies
• Provide oversight for the Research Services, Checkout, and Scholarly Communication units
• Along with the leadership team, contribute to strategic and other long- and short-term planning for the library’s services and programs, including space planning within the library
• Oversee building safety
• Assume responsibility for library facilities in the absence of the Director

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• American Library Association-accredited Master of Library Science degree (or equivalent) required
• Minimum of three years of professional experience with two years of experience managing staff, projects, or programs. Preference given to academic library or higher education experience.
• Evidence of a successful record of progressively greater leadership skills and abilities
• Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, faculty members, and staff in a complex and rapidly-changing environment
• Demonstrated experience with successfully developing, managing, and completing complex projects and/or programs in a library or higher education setting
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, participation, contributions, and impact
  Strong planning and organizational skills and evidence of initiative
• Strong analytical skills and evidence of creative and innovative problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; strong public service orientation; ability to work independently and collaboratively; demonstrated flexibility and attention to detail
• Ability to mentor and motivate librarians and/or library staff members and to foster an environment of collaboration and experimentation
• Knowledge of current issues and trends in academic libraries
• Must present a professional demeanor while meeting deadlines and achieving critical outcomes, even under demanding conditions, such as multiple priorities and short-notice deadlines

This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty librarian position.

The expected salary range for this position is $72,000 – $77,000 commensurate with experience. The position is on campus in Evansville, IN.

To learn more about the position and apply, please visit https://usi.peopleadmin.com/postings/10086.

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.