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Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Libraries, this position plays a critical role in continuing the evolution of an inclusive research library at the University. This position plays a leadership role in the formulation and assessment of Libraries-wide services, policies, and EDI initiatives and seeks to create an environment where all people are welcomed and valued, ensuring that employees of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities are able to come together for the common purpose of advancing the mission of the university. Leads efforts to cultivate and sustain an impactful organization by fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that supports the Libraries mission and values to Include, Empower, Connect, Learn, and Inspire, with emphasis on sustained action and cultural transformation.

The AD will be supported as a full partner in leadership, with resources and organizational effort allocated as programming is developed.

• Serves as ex-officio member of the Deans Committee for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity to collaborate on the coordination of diversity and inclusion initiatives across the Libraries and campus and leads coordination of Libraries-wide diversity and inclusion
• Works in partnership with librarian colleagues and library units to develop and support assessment focused on creating inclusive excellence in all aspects of the libraries’ work such as coordinating and assessing the universal design of services and resources including digital and electronic materials, and impact on the University’s educational and research missions;
• Fosters a diverse and inclusive environment that supports the Libraries as an organization that supports mission and values to Include, Empower, Connect, Learn, and Inspire, with emphasis on sustained action and cultural transformation;
• Builds a more welcoming and inclusive library system and user experience for the Boulder campus Libraries, including using activities such as trainings and staff development, that support student success;
• Collaborates with campus leadership and key university partners and units, such as the Office of Human Resources, the Office of Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement to advance university level IDEA Plan goals and the recruitment, retention, and advancement of a diverse workforce and an inclusive, equitable, and respectful work environment for all Libraries’ employees and Libraries’ users;
• Serves as a member of the Libraries’ executive leadership and contributes to organizational planning, evaluation and resource allocation decisions;
• Provides guidance and support on professional development practices, including the Libraries’ faculty and staff mentoring programs, employee onboarding and off-boarding, and facilitates dialog to advance a more inclusive environment and workplace culture;
• Oversees Libraries human resources; develops sustainable methodologies for equitable recruitment, hiring and retention; engages in succession planning and performance management to build a diverse workforce in the Libraries;
• Leads and facilitates equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives with a staff and faculty of approximately 5 FTE, that advance Libraries’ values, vision and mission with emphasis on sustained action and cultural transformation;

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

What We Can Offer

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment.

Salary Range - $110,000-$140,000.  Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

Additional Info & Requirements

Who We Are

Mission 

We are a knowledge catalyst. We fuel inquiry, discovery, collaboration, creation, and the dissemination of knowledge. We welcome everyone, wherever they are on their educational journey. 

Vision 

An information-empowered world.

Values

Include • Empower • Connect • Learn • Inspire

Our values define our interactions within the Libraries and radiate outwardly. This means that we develop a culture that compassionately and authentically embodies our values in all aspects of our work.

Diversity Statement

We affirm diversity and inclusive excellence to be vitally integral to the Libraries’ mission and vision. We strive to model this in recruitment and retention, building collections, and offering services and spaces to develop a receptive social, intellectual, and physical environment for all. Learn more about our dedication to diversity and inclusivity.

The University Libraries encourages applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that person may be one who comes from a less traditional background. As you review the qualifications, please think about how your qualifications are transferable if (at first) they do not seem directly related. Share how your skills translate in your cover letter. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications described.

The Community

About Boulder, Colorado:

Boulder and the surrounding area is known as one of the best places to live because of its spectacular setting, acres of open space, and vibrant atmosphere.  At 5,430 feet above sea level, acres of vast open space entwine into Boulder's cityscape nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Home to approximately 90,000 residents, Boulder has a mild, dry climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Boulder offers activities for every interest.  In 2021, the Boulder City Council voted unanimously to adopt the city’s Racial Equity Plan, a document that puts forth the city’s commitment to change with actions and measurable outcomes to advancing racial equity, while facing its history and policies that have impacted people of color. Penfield Tate II, the City of Boulder’s first Black mayor elected in 1974 is quoted as saying, “The measure of a great city and a great country is not the size of its greenbelt but how it treats its people.”

HR Info

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu