[LIBJOBS] Director of Instructional Resources, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

St. Louis Community College is seeking a Director of Instructional Resources in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. This district-wide position provides leadership and expertise for the development and implementation of instructional resources including library, media and other information services; researches and evaluates new technologies and directions. Based off campus but next to the Forest Park campus.

 

Position Description

 

·         Coordinates and administers the development and implementation of library- and media-integrated technology systems; administers systems and services through state consortia, commercial vendors and college departments.

·         Administers library technical services including acquisitions, serials, cataloging and digital collections.

·         Provides leadership and expertise in intranet and internet development, archives, record retention, microphotography, digitization and other information services.

·         Recommends policy and procedures pertaining to IR and uses of technology.

·         Develops and administers department budget and campus acquisition pools; develops and administers library and media capital collegewide projects.

·         Serves as the college library representative for state consortia and networks; provides leadership and expertise in the design and implementation of statewide library systems.

·         Provides leadership and support for special collegewide projects as assigned by the vice chancellor for academic and student affairs; serves on various task forces and committees.

Required Qualifications:  Master’s degree in library or information science and over seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience.

Preferred Qualifications

 

·         Knowledge of strategic planning, administration, assessment and instructional resources.

·         Ability to plan, organize and administer IR and related programs.

·         Ability to evaluate current technology developments and adopt appropriately.

·         Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

·         Employee development and performance management skills.

·         Skill in budget preparation and management.

·         Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.

Minimum annual salary $73,281. As an employer, the college offers generous benefits and endless opportunities for enrichment, both professional and personal. We care about the development of the total person because we know that our strength lies within our people.

 

Open until 15 April 2011. Start date 1 July 2011.

 

Please include cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript with application. For more information or to apply, visit http://jobs.stlcc.edu:80/postings/692. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-539-5210 or hremp@stlcc.edu.