Associate Director, Branch Services
New York Institute of Technology
Job posted to this site on November 16th at 11:22am
Application Deadline: December 16th 2022
Full Time
Job Description
New York Institute of Technology seeks an Associate Director, Branch Services-Librarian II to work at our NYC campus Library in-person. Reporting to the Director of Public & Technical Services, the Associate Director will assist the Director in the fiscal and administrative management of the NYC library. Responsibilities include:
- Supervise all branch operations.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate effectiveness of operational processes, workflow activities and user services.
- Assist the Director in providing vision and leadership as well as setting goals and objectives.
- Assist in developing short- and long-range strategic plans and established policies and procedures.
- Prepare reports, including branch usage statistics.
- Preparation of budget proposals and requests for NYC library.
- Prepare annual report of branch accomplishments and branch library portion needed for accreditation reports.
- Hire, supervise and mentor librarians and support staff in the NYC Library.
- Oversee facilities and technological needs and resources for the NYC Branch Library.
- Collaborate with faculty to assess, provide and improve the library’s collection and services to meet student and faculty needs.
- Develop marketing, library programs, and communication initiatives for outreach and strategies for special projects.
- Provide reference and information literacy training in-person, online and one-to-one consultations for students, faculty, and staff.
- Contact faculty and Department Chairs to advocate Inclusion of information literacy in the curriculum as well as to bring the students for library research instruction classes and tours.
- Liaise with administration and faculty for program support and participate in university and professional organizations and committees.
MLS or MLIS required: ALA accredited Master of Library and Information Science. Additional advanced subject degree preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with outcomes and assessment of library services. Proven business management, including strategic planning and market analysis experience needed. Demonstrated successful management in building, managing, and sustaining a library collection. Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, faculty, staff, and students. Demonstrated successful leadership, interpersonal and supervisory skills working with a diverse population. Knowledge of current trends, best practices, emerging standards and digital technologies in librarianship.
Location
New York Institute of Technology, NYC campus library, 1855 Broadway, New York, NY 10023Compensation
$85,000 - $95,000 yearly