The Centro Library Archives Officer and Chief Librarian reports to the Senior Center Director. In addition to the CUNY Title Higher Education Officer overview, below, the Library Archives Officer and Chief Librarian for the Centro Library and Archives has the responsibilities of but not limited to:

• Overall Management of the Centro Library and Archives
• Overseeing delivery of services by full and part time staff, student assistants and consultants
• Hiring, supervising and encouraging professional staff development
• Lead and perform the preparation of budget, grant writing and identifying external resources to complement the Centro Library and Archives' operational budget
• Promoting library resource development (identifying resources, purchasing and requesting donations of books and reference materials)
• Developing Archives collections (identifying collections, pursuing donations and/or acquisition of collections), negotiating archival collections donations and pursuing relations with potential donors.
• Assessing staff, services, facilities, collection conditions, and use of digital technologies and programs for the delivery of library and archives information services on a short and long term basis
• Fundraising, lobbying potential donors and serving as the fiscal manager of grants and special allocations assigned to the Library and Archives
• Outreaching to patrons and developing public relations activities {e.g. Gallery events, lectures and panels) of the Library and Archives
• Leading the Centro Library and Archives in fostering relationships with Hunter Library, College administration and CUNY-wide programs
• Speaking on behalf of the Centro Library and Archives in public forums and presentations
• Providing leadership and advice to state and national leaders in the field of Puerto Rican and related area studies and library and archives research centers.
• Working with a diverse population composed of students, academics, community and donors, and ensuring accessibility of resources and services to all.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and eight years' relevant experience required.
The preferred candidate will have:

• Advanced degree MLS and/or MA in library sciences, or Ph.D. in history, education or related fields from accredited universities, preferred;
• Knowledge of Library and/or Archives, archival research, historic preservation, and interest in these areas.
• S/he must demonstrate a profound interdisciplinary understanding of the Puerto Rican experience; broad knowledge of U.S. based Puerto Rican communities and Puerto Rican Studies.
• Eight years or more of relevant experience. Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Conversant with library/archives technology preferred.
• Fundraising and grant management experience preferred.
• Fully bilingual in Spanish and English.