MANAGER OF ACQUISITIONS & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

MANAGER OF ACQUISITIONS & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The Manager of Acquisitions and Resource Management leads and manages all operations of the Acquisitions and Resource Management (ARM) Department, which includes 5 staff members. This 12-month position is responsible for all ARM operations including managing a $3 million acquisitions budget; selecting, monitoring, and evaluating library resource and metadata vendors; ensuring effective and efficient acquisitions processes; overseeing electronic resource management; and monitoring the quality of metadata in library resource records to ensure discoverability. The Manager of ARM provides innovative leadership within the context of evolving academic libraries and the dynamic scholarly information marketplace.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA accredited), Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), or Administration (MSA).
Five years professional experience.
Three years’ successful experience supervising professional staff.
Two years’ recent experience using purchasing and inventory systems.
Ability to plan, manage, and analyze complex budgets.
Experience reporting and analyzing department statistics to inform decisions and process improvement.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to be flexible and creative in response to the rapidly changing library and higher education environments.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional graduate degree.
Project management experience.
Experience exploring and implementing new services.
Professional experience in a library setting.
Knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards such as MARC21 and RDA.
Experience performing or managing library acquisitions, negotiating and maintaining relationships with library vendors, cataloging and metadata description, and licensing e-resources.
Experience using an integrated library system, such as Ex Libris’ Alma library services platform.
Experience using an enterprise resource planning system.

MESSAGE TO APPLICANTS:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. APPLY at: https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/42281

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position will remain open until filled. However, the university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials before February 28, 2025.