Job Description
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Vision
To be the leader in community college education for the State of Colorado.
Mission
To provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible,
inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees and the community.
Values
Life-Long Learning ~ Integrity ~ Community
DISTRIBUTION – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
Released: January 17, 2014
Apply by: January 24, 2014
POSITION: Director, Library & Learning Commons
ASSIGNMENT: Administrative, Full time
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: DIR 1 – Director 1
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Arapahoe Community College Library and Learning Commons exists to provide
innovative technology, unrestricted access to information, and the instructional resources necessary to enlighten and empower Arapahoe Community College’s students, staff, and community to achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals. The Library and Learning Commons serves both in-person and online learners at the three ACC campuses.
The Director of the Library and Learning Commons provides leadership, direction and coordination of all library services and resources. Managing a staff of four professional librarians, this person leads efforts towards a learning commons model with an emphasis on digital resources and emerging technologies. This person is responsible for overseeing library services, coordinating strategic planning and assessment, hiring library staff and managing the library budget while sustaining a service-orientated and innovative library to support teaching and learning.
SCOPE:
Under the Vice President’s direction, the Director’s responsibilities are varied and include the management of staff, budgets, assessment and strategic planning. This person works collaboratively with faculty, administrators and staff to acquire, organize and promote the resources necessary to support instruction. Priorities include personnel management, collection management, outreach to faculty and satellite campuses, marketing, adding new educational technologies and supporting the long range plan towards a learning commons. This person participates in departmental and college accreditation processes by providing requested information and participating in accreditation efforts. The Library Director participates in campus committees and initiatives as well as programs to promote and advance libraries within the Colorado Community College System.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
25% Manage administrative duties including budget, acquisitions, assessment and strategic planningfor Library and Learning Commons. Provide visionary leadership in a team environment for all Library and Learning Commons programs and services, including facility use, reference and instruction, circulation of materials, and other designated programs and services. Oversee all departmental operations including but not limited to budget preparation and oversight and submission of accurate required reports and library management.
25% Direct the marketing of ACC’s information resources and collaborate with faculty to select resources that support the curricula. This is accomplished by establishing faculty support through interaction with the departments, Deans and the Vice President of Instruction. Communicate with the campus and surrounding community via emails, newsletters, staff meetings, department meetings, campus committees and coordination with other community college libraries and the Colorado State Library.
25% Evaluate new technology and update existing resources to keep the Library & Learning Commons on the leading edge of library innovation. Lead migrations to new systems as appropriate; such as the integrated library system to OCLC WorldShare Management Services.
15% Oversee day to day operations of Library.
10% Maintain knowledge of current issues and trends in academic information services such as instructional technology and design, information literacy, assessment, and copyright and fair use. Keep abreast of trends in academic libraries, educational technologies and how the library’s role is changing while encouraging professional development with the library staff.
Minimum Qualification:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school
- Five years of progressively responsible library work, 3 of which are in an academic library
- Three years of supervisory experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the learning commons model
- One year experience managing a budget
- Demonstrated experience successfully implementing a large project or initiative
- Library management experience
- Competence with digital tools and services and the ability to learn quickly
- Awareness of changing trends in the academic library field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of all aspects of library services including reference, circulation, cataloging, ebooks, e-reserves, digital resources and learning object repositories
- Library Director experience in a community college
- Experience migrating an integrated library system
- Teaching experience
- Experience working with consortia and/or with OCLC
- Experience using existing and emerging technologies to provide and enhance library and information services
Please include in your cover letter a description of your education, background and experience related to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is generally confined to a standard office environment. Occasional weekend and evening hours required, as well as off-campus events.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.
- Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
- May need to stoop, reach, handle, have manual dexterity and the ability to talk and hear.
- Mental function demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Angela Williams, Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or angela.williams@arapahoe.edu.
PROJECTED STARTING DATE: February, 2014
COMPENSATION:
Compensation is commensurate with education, experience and higher education industry standards. The anticipated full-time starting salary range will be low to mid $60’s. ACC offers a competitive benefit program including health, dental and life insurance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a detailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement in addition to a résumé, unofficial transcripts, names and contact information for three current professional references, and a College Employment Application and Voluntary Applicant Self-Identification Form. Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its thirteen Colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application. Official transcripts will be required of all finalists. Only those applicants with complete files will be forwarded to the Screening Committee for consideration.For information, a College Application and Voluntary Applicant Self-Identification form, please access http://www.arapahoe.edu/about-acc/job-opportunities.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College, at their own expense, to interview. A criminal background check is required as part of the selection process and will be considered before an offer of employment is finalized.
WHERE TO APPLY:http://www.arapahoe.edu/about-acc/job-opportunities.
Arapahoe Community College (ACC) is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, creed, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status or individual disability in the admission or access to, treatment of, or employment in, its educational programs or activities. The College complies with regulations Title VI and Title VIIof the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 in regard to sex discrimination and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in regard to disability discrimination, as well as other applicable Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to discrimination.
Inquiries or specific complaints of alleged discrimination concerning the Equal Opportunity policy and/or compliance with Federal and State regulations should be directed to ACC’s Human Resources Director (who also functions as the ADA Coordinator for Facilities), Arapahoe Community College, 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, P.O. Box 9002, Littleton, Colorado 80160-9002, 303.797.5704. Inquiries or specific student complaints of alleged discrimination concerning academic accommodations provided in the classroom or through ACC’s Office of Disability Services should be directed to the College’s Dean of Students (who also functions as the ADA Coordinator for Academic Accommodations), Arapahoe Community College, 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, P.O. Box 9002, Littleton, Colorado 80160-9002, phone 303.797.5601. Complaints may also be filed with the Vice President for Legal Affairs and Vocational Education Administration, Colorado Community College System, 9101 East Lowry Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80230-6011, phone 303. 595.1549; or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, Colorado 80204, phone 303.844.5695.
NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS: The State of Colorado must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. If hired, you will be required to provide documents to show your identity and authorization to work. This law applies to ALL PERSONS HIRED.
The Arapahoe Community College ("College") is a state system community college governed by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education ("Board"). The Board requires the College to comply with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Amendments of 1989 (PL 101-P226 in Federal law). A copy of this program is available in the College's Human Resources office.
For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the ACC Campus Police website under “Campus Safety”: http://www.arapahoe.edu/student-resources/campus-safety/clery-act
http://www.arapahoe.edu/student-resources/campus-safety/crime-statistics
For a hard copy report please contact 303-797-5800.
The Community
Arapahoe Community College was founded in 1964 in Littleton, Colorado. Presently we serve over 11,000 students per semester in our credit programs and over 1,200 students per semester in our non-credit programs and offer over 100 degree and certificate programs. Arapahoe Community College has campuses located in Littleton, Parker and Castle Rock, Colorado.
Arapahoe Community College is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and diversity. Minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
(This position opening is subject to state funding approval for the 2014-2015 fiscal year)
HR Info
WHERE TO APPLY: http://www.arapahoe.edu/about-acc/job-opportunities
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a detailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement in addition to a résumé, unofficial transcripts, names and contact information for three current professional references, and a College Employment Application and Voluntary Applicant Self-Identification Form. Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its thirteen Colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application. Official transcripts will be required of all finalists. Only those applicants with complete files will be forwarded to the Screening Committee for consideration.For information, a College Application and Voluntary Applicant Self-Identification form, please access http://www.arapahoe.edu/about-acc/job-opportunities.