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Job Description

The Library Specialist, Outreach Services identifies, coordinates and oversees library outreach opportunities within the University and Hays community. Forsyth Library seeks an enthusiastic, motivated and service-focused professional to plan, coordinate and support the library’s outreach activities and special events.  The outreach specialist is the primary liaison from the library to campus student outreach events and to student life.  The specialist oversees all library social media accounts, portions of the library web site, building signage and wayfinding, exhibits and displays, publicity, and evaluation of library sponsored-events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for library outreach and implement appropriate programming for events.
• Act as the library's primary liaison with student life units, paying close attention to services and outreach to student diversity organizations and special populations.
• Support librarian creation of teaching materials used for library instruction.
• Plan and create public displays and exhibitions that feature library collections and services.
• Create a compelling public face and consistent branding for the library through publications, social media, and the library's web presence.
• Develop an ongoing marketing and publicity plan for the library focused on building awareness and increasing use of library services.
• Develop and maintain library signage, wayfinding, and finding aids for materials.
• Create informational and promotional print and digital materials.
• Develop an annual budget for programs, publications, exhibitions and marketing.
• Promote the library using traditional and social media.

Additional Info & Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Communications or related discipline.
• Experience marketing with social media platforms.
• Experience with web design and content development.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to providing excellent public service.
• Experience with project management and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in an academic library.
• Experience using graphic design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite to create marketing materials and/or publications.
• Experience planning and implementing programing for libraries or academic groups.
• Experience with photography and/or videography.
• Ability to visualize, design and implement engaging and interactive displays across library physical and digital spaces.
• Ability to work effectively with and provide service for a diverse academic community.
• Ability to solve practical problems in a creative fashion.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The Community

ABOUT FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY:

Forward Thinking.  World Ready - Fort Hays State University is a highly entrepreneurial teaching focused institution with major operations on-campus, online and in China.  Providing a high-quality education at an affordable price, FHSU is ranked by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the top ten fastest growing universities in the U.S.  It has an enrollment in excess of 14,000 students (Approximately 5,000 on campus, 3,500 in China, and over 6,000 online) and over 380 full time faculty.  Bachelors, masters and professional doctoral degrees are offered through five colleges, the Graduate School, the Honors College, the Virtual College, and various international partnerships.   Fort Hays State University's award-winning Virtual College coordinates distance education to the U.S. Armed Services and students in over 20 countries.  The Virtual College has received many accolades, including U.S. News & World Report Online Programs rankings, GetEducated.com, Best Buys in Education, among others.  Students at FHSU may select a major field of study from 30 departments.  FHSU is fully accredited by several national agencies, and is one of six state-assisted institutions of higher education governed by a Board of Regents appointed by the governor of the state of Kansas.  The website StateUniversity.com ranked the Fort Hays State campus as the safest in the state of Kansas.

The University has rich sports and cultural programming, all of which enjoy tremendous community support.  The Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center is home to the Encore Series, which hosts many travelling Broadway shows, the Hays Symphony, university and other national and world-caliber performances.  Fort Hays State University athletic events provide NCAA Division II athletic entertainment.

ABOUT HAYS, KS:

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant university community of approximately 22,000, located half way between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70.  Hays has received numerous recent accolades such as being voted an All-American City, second best city in the state to raise children, and also the third best small college town in America.  It is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas – serving a population of nearly 400,000.  Hays boasts excellent recreational facilities including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, an extensive recreational program, and excellent opportunities for walking, running, and biking.  Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes providing boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily.  The community has award-winning public and private schools.  With over 60 restaurants, robust retail outlets, one of the lowest unemployment rates and commute times in the U.S., the city provides a safe, very friendly, low-cost, high-quality living environment.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

HR Info

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Rachel Newbury

Email: rrnewbury@fhsu.edu

Phone: (785) 628-4431

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and names and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts will be required at time of hire.

To apply for this position, please visit the Human Resource Office webpage at http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/ and click on Employment Opportunities.  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.