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Job Description

Responsible for the overall operations of the Mesa State College Library by planning, developing, coordinating and implementing policy and the Library component of the Academic Master Plan. Supervises Library staff, facilitates maintenance and growth of current scholarly resources, manages collections and archives policies, prepares the Library annual budget request and manages the allocated resources. Responsible for the operations of the Library, including administration, reference, circulation, instruction, acquisitions, technical services, and inter-library loan/document delivery. •Provides positive leadership to library professional and paraprofessional staff, as well as student workers. •Coordinates efforts to build all aspects of collection development, including negotiating with vendors for online resources. Oversees the development of the Library’s web pages. •Prepares the Library budget, including notifying the academic departments of the book budget distribution; oversees budget expenditures. Ensures library support for professional and institutional accreditation process by providing for the preparation of library analysis for accreditation. Guides library participation in program reviews and curriculum development. •Develops policies and administers the Library Strategic Plan and the portion of the Academic Master Plan that involves the Library. Oversees library assessment activities. •Oversees technological resources, including selection of online catalog, databases and electronic books, journals and media. •Works with campus organizations to inform the community about issues involving the Library. Plans, directs or assists with special projects involving library promotion and outreach activities and provides information on library activities, facilities, policies and services. •Participates in professional activities which increase knowledge and expertise and promote a positive image of the college. •Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Director directly supervises the Head of Public Services Librarian, Head of Special Collections and Archives, Bibliographic Instruction Coordinator, Head of Technical Services and Government Documents, and Administrative Support Staff.

Additional Info & Requirements

Mesa State College is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Mesa State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.Budgeting experience, knowledge of current trends in academic research and scholarly communication, and proven success in implementing innovative approaches to library management and services required. Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education preferred.

The Community

Founded in 1925, Mesa State College is a comprehensive regional public higher education institution offering liberal arts and sciences, professional, and technical programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Certificate and associate degree programs are offered via the College’s two-year division, Western Colorado Community College. Our 78-acre main campus, nestled between mountains and high-desert canyons, is located in the heart of Grand Junction, Colorado. This dynamic and growing city offers the ideal mix of the amenities of an urban area with the welcoming atmosphere of a small town. Our campus is just minutes from some of the best outdoor recreation in the country – with Aspen, Telluride, and Moab all just a short drive away. With enrollment over 7,700 students, Mesa State offers a personal, hands-on learning environment delivered in a welcoming and safe atmosphere. We take great pride in providing educational opportunities and tools that help students succeed in today's complex and interconnected world. Our renowned professors are dedicated to teaching and get to personally know and take an interest in the lives of our students. Mesa State remains one of the best values in higher education with extensive offerings of scholarships and financial aid programs to make college affordable. At Mesa State, athletics play a key role in the growth of our students and are an integral part of the collegiate experience. Mesa State competes in 22 NCAA Division II athletic teams as a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Our athletic teams have won more than 68 conference championships over the years and continue to achieve national rankings.

HR Info

Submit a cover letter describing qualifications and experience as they relate to the specific requirements, responsibilities, and preferences of this position, current resume, a copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (official transcripts will be required upon hire), the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references, and the following completed forms • Applicant Authorization and Release to Conduct Reference and Background Check form (available at: http://new.mesastate.edu/hr/documents/ApplicantAuthorizationforReferenceandBackgroundCheck.pdf), • Background Investigation Disclosure and Authorization form (available at http://www.mesastate.edu/hr/documents/BACKGROUNDINVESTIGATIONDISCLOSUREANDAUTHORIZATION.pdf) • Voluntary Affirmative Action form (available at: http://www.mesastate.edu/hr/documents/Form-Affirmativeaction.pdf) to: Library Director Search Committee Human Resources, LHH 237 Mesa State College 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122 Phone: 970 248-1820