Job Description
The Associate Director is responsible for the development of the evolving vision and direction of the functions and services specifically related to the Collection Management and Discovery division. Responsibility of this area’s portfolio includes Collection Development and Strategies, Discovery Systems and Metadata, and Special and Digital Collections. The Associate Director also provides inclusive leadership through decision-making for library-wide planning, personnel decisions, budget allocation, resource management, organizational effectiveness, program and policy development, as part of the library’s Library Cabinet, and in collaboration with the Department Heads group.
The Associate Director demonstrates skill in collaborating with individuals and groups within and beyond the library, across the campus, and in the broader regional and library professional communities; has strong organizational skills; and the ability to work both independently and as a team leader and member. The individual in this role should possess experience managing academic personnel and have demonstrated collaborative team-building skills, including the ability to motivate and mentor others, and to support diverse ideas, cultures, and experiences.
Finally, the Associate Director should be committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and will respond effectively to changing campus needs and priorities. This position reports to the Director and University Librarian.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Additional annual administrative stipend of 10% of the base salary.
Additional Info & Requirements
This is a hybrid position.
The Community
Located in downtown Denver, Colorado, the Auraria Campus is home to three institutions of higher education – University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Community College of Denver – both MSU and CCD are Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), and CU Denver is finalizing its HSI designation. CU Denver is also an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The Auraria Library serves the campus’ over 35,000 students, the majority of whom are from the first-generation in their family to enroll in higher education.
Many of our students are Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color, and we also serve large populations of veterans, transfer students, adult learners, and other populations that have been historically underserved. Auraria Library is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from candidates across all dimensions and identities. The library seeks candidates who embrace a multicultural, diverse, and inclusive workplace, and who strive to incorporate those values in their work and interactions. While the University of Colorado Denver is required to perform a background check during the hiring process, as part of the library’s ongoing commitment to increasing equity this information will not exclude you from being considered for this position and we encourage everyone, regardless of their status, to apply. Please see our and library values and diversity initiatives.
Links
External Job Ad
https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=31408&lang=en
HR Info
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2. A current CV/resume
3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)
Questions should be directed to: Kevin Lawless (HR Program Director): kevin.lawless@ucdenver.edu