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Job Description

Position Title: Director of Library Services Position # 200170 Position Status: Exempt FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Dean of Liberal Arts Supervises: Exempt staff, classified staff, and work study or hourly students Basic Function: The Community College of Aurora is a dynamic institution now developing new academic programs and services to meet the needs of a diverse and growing student population. In addition to the usual responsibilities of library director, the successful candidate for this position will develop and implement innovative approaches to library services. The candidate will be creative, innovative, energetic and well-versed in the operations of a leading-edge, technology-rich library. A high-tech/high-touch approach is preferred. We are developing a 21st century library and we are looking for someone to lead its development. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead the development of an up-to-date, technology-based library learning center: review and revise information access systems to assure the availability of the most current technologies and information resources; teach research methods to faculty members and students including the use of library catalogs, online databases and similar resources. Develop creative and effective ways to build and maintain awareness of research resources: identify and acquire new research resources; conduct workshops in information access and evaluation; publicize CCA’s information services; collaborate with the faculty to select resources that support the curriculum. Operate an integrated library system: implement use of the Autographics system for cataloging and circulation including a digital collections module; receive ongoing cataloging and circulation training; train library staff in the operation of the integrated library system. Utilize the full range of information retrieval systems: develop systems for online and wireless access to information; assure the applicability of retrieval systems to the curriculum; maintain a geographic information systems database. Administer library budgets: efficiently utilize library budgets for acquisitions, materials maintenance, and library operations. Other duties as assigned. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, the individual must possess the ability to effectively communicate, concentrate, analyze data, pay attention to detail, retain learned knowledge, instruct/teach demonstrate strong organizational skills and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Info & Requirements

Salary: This is a full-time, 12-month appointment. Beginning salary range is mid $40s to low $60s. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan. To see the insurance benefits associated with this position, visit the following website: http://www.cccs.edu/HR/Admin.html. Leave and holiday benefits are also included. Deadline to Submit Application Material: Application material will be accepted until position is filled, however, we anticipate that we will begin screening on August 23rd, 2010. Required: Computer information expertise. Preferred: Ability to lead and manage an innovative library learning center Self-motivated, energetic, and able to multi-task Organized, analytical and strategic Ability to work well with a variety of people and cultures Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Knowledge of current academic library operations Understanding of digital formats Understanding of community college students Knowledge of web design and maintenance

The Community

About the Community College of Aurora The College The Community College of Aurora is a vibrant, growing, diverse, urban community college committed to student engagement, innovative teaching and a global, multicultural perspective on learning. The college has built a reputation of excellence by cultivating a “family” culture which values students, faculty and staff and achieves its goals by maintaining a supportive, empowering environment that emphasizes flexibility and shared decision making. CCA offers over 50 degree and certificate programs that prepare 9,000 students for entry into the work force or transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions. CCA operates on two campuses, the CentreTech campus in central Aurora and the Lowry campus on the Aurora/Denver border. The college’s student body is truly diverse with nearly half of all students identified as racial or ethnic minorities and a large and growing number of students with first languages other than English. The Community Aurora, Colorado is a city of 307,000, the third largest city in Colorado and a suburb of Denver, gateway to the beautiful Rocky Mountains. The Denver metropolitan area enjoys a high quality of life with a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities and excellent public schools, colleges and universities. The Southeast Denver/Aurora Corridor, home to the Community College of Aurora, boasts the region’s most diverse immigrant communities. Russian bookstores, African centers, European marts, Korean restaurants, English acquisition centers, synagogues, mosques and Orthodox churches abound.

HR Info

Application Process: To apply, send a letter of application specifically addressing the position requirements and a professional resume to HR@CCAurora.edu. Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement on any material fact or thing in his/her application material is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, Colorado Revised Statutes, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly. E-mail HR@CCAurora.edu with questions regarding the application process. Notice to all Applicants: • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire. • Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment. • Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process. • Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts. • CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit www.copera.org. • Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material. Equal Employment Opportunity: The Community College of Aurora does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in the admission, access, treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to Debbie Irvine, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A201, Aurora, CO 80011-9036 CCA Mission: “The Community College of Aurora provides lifelong educational opportunities, prepares the current and future workforce, and promotes excellence in teaching, learning and service to our diverse community.”