[LIBJOBS] Director of Strategic Initiatives and Planning - USA - Kansas City

Director of Strategic Initiatives and Planning – University of Missouri – Kansas City

UMKC sits at America’s creative crossroads and at the center of a bio-medical corridor in an affordable and vibrant city. UMKC’s comprehensive research university library seeks candidates with vision, energy, creativity, flexibility, and a strong commitment to library services for the non-tenure track faculty position of Director of Strategic Initiatives and Planning in the UMKC University Libraries.

·         Reports to the Dean of Libraries;

·         Provides leadership and ongoing management for the Digital Initiatives Division;

·         Leads the University Libraries,  under the general direction of the Dean, in long-range strategic planning,;

·         Works with other directors to provide visionary direction for strategic and digital initiatives in the areas of scholarly communications, digital library, digital scholarship services,  data curation, electronic resources management, document delivery services, online learning and services, Web and mobile services, and operational productivity;

·         Participates in the library’s assessment initiatives and usability studies;

·         Collaborates with colleagues at UM System and MOBIUS libraries, and with campus, academic, and technology partners in joint initiatives;

·         Continually analyzes management data for trends suggesting needed changes or opportunities.

·         Pursues personal professional development, and contributes to the profession through local and national professional and scholarly activities.

UMKC exemplifies the values of education first, innovation, accountability, diversity, and collaboration.  UMKC holds a firm commitment to engage and lead the larger community in a variety of ways appropriate to its status as a forward-thinking cultural, intellectual and educational center.  The UMKC Miller Nichols Library is in the midst of expansion and renovation that will enhance student learning with collaborative learning spaces and innovative technologies.

 

Required qualifications:

·         Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution;

·         A minimum of seven (7) years of academic library management experience in progressively responsible positions, including strategic planning, budget planning,  technology management, and digital initiatives expertise; 

·         Deep library information technology and digital library expertise and extensive technology management experience;

·         Proven record of success in administering and managing large projects;

·         Ability to work positively and productively with diverse constituencies in a rapidly changing environment;

·         Familiarity with emerging trends in academic libraries and commitment to implementing positive change, innovation, and new technologies that are relevant to the UMKC Libraries;

·         Understanding of the library role in the scholarly research environment and in scholarly communications;

·         A strong user service orientation;

·         Exceptional interpersonal, communication skills, planning, and organizational skills;

·          Supervisory experience;

·         Proven record of communicative, collegial, collaborative, and congenial working relationship including thoughtful management of complex workplace issues;

·         Effective and proven process improvement skills and project management;

·         Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly, effectively and within deadlines;

·         Evidence of professional initiative and mature judgment;

·         Potential to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track faculty appointment.

Preferred qualifications:

·         Additional graduate degree;

·         Grant-writing experience;

·         Library assessment experience;

·         Experience with planning technology-rich learning spaces and library space planning.

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience and excellent retirement/benefits package.  UMKC offers competitive affordable medical and dental plans (no waiting periods), 403(b) savings plan, tuition assistance (75% of educational fees paid for enrollment at University of Missouri), and University paid long-term disability and life insurance benefits.

 

To apply:  Applications will only be accepted online.  To register and submit your CV online, please go to: www.umkc.edu/jobs and select ‘Academic: Teaching or Research,’ and “Search Jobs.”  

 

Please attach Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae and three references as one document for the “resume” attachment.  You may address your cover letter to:  Buddy Pennington, Chair of Search Committee.  For inquiries, please contact 816-235-1531 or umkcula@umkc.edu

 

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status.  All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.  Application review begins August 20, 2012.

 

UMKC is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.

 

 

Heather Morris

Executive Staff Assistant

UMKC University Libraries

212 Miller Nichols Library

800 East 51^st Street

Kansas City, MO 64110

p. 816-235-1730

f.  816-333-5584

morrish@umkc.edu

 

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