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Job no: 533474

Work type: Faculty - Career

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Business Administration/Management, Development, Executive/Management/Director, Library, Research/Scientific/Grants, History

Department: University Libraries

Rank: Associate Librarian

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Salary: Associate Librarian: $85,000 - $100,000 per year and Senior Librarian: $90,000 - $135,000 per year (updated)

Review of Applications Begins April 17, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain posted until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the review date of April 17, 2024.

Click here to learn more: https://library.uoregon.edu/sites/default/files/2024-03/Compressed_UO_SCUA_Director_position_2024.pdf

Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job announcement.

• A resume/CV that outlines your educational and professional work experience. These details are used to determine if applicants meet the qualifications of this position.

Studies have shown that individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Position Summary

As the SCUA Director, you will lead a skilled and cohesive team that is already on a strong forward trajectory and is eager to push the leading edge of practice. They will guide the continued development of programs in alignment with the Library and University's existing strategic plans, including efforts to expand the scope of collections to include marginalized voices; do reparative descriptive work, and engage communities in the active preservation of their histories. In this position, you will also partner with Library departments in the advancement of critical digital infrastructure to broaden discovery, access, and preservation of primary source materials, including computational approaches to research and scholarship. Your passion for SCUA's vital role in education and scholarship will foster connections across campuses, professional associations, and communities, amplifying impact; while your knack for creative problem-solving will help overcome hurdles and optimize resources to continually advance the department's programs.

This role collaborates closely with other library departments to strengthen SCUA's acquisitions, digitization, teaching, outreach, conservation, and scholarship programs, and functions as an important contributing member of the Library's leadership team. At the same time, the Director will exercise significant autonomy and independence to set and sustain leading standards and practices for the department.

As the Director, you will play a central role in the library's philanthropic endeavors, ensuring responsible stewardship of endowed funds while actively engaging with donors. You will participate as a member of the library's cross-divisional development team to develop and implement the library's next major fundraising campaign and will meet regularly with the University Librarian and/or library development officers to collaborate on philanthropic strategy.

As a faculty member in this role, you will engage in governance activities and maintain scholarly pursuits for career growth.

Supported by the Giustina Forest Foundation endowment, this position offers ample opportunities for professional development, a supportive and collaborative team environment, and a vibrant home in Eugene, Oregon, nestled in the culturally rich Pacific Northwest.

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Minimum Requirements

The Director is eligible to be appointed at the associate or senior faculty librarian rank, dependent on experience and demonstrated professional accomplishment.

Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Associate Librarian:

• Master's degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution OR professional terminal degree, OR international equivalent, AND

• Six years post-MLIS professional library experience

• At least 7 years of experience in a special collections or archival setting

• At least 5 years of supervisory and/or budget & program management experience. Including direct experience in budget management, capacity planning, and resource allocation.

Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Senior Librarian:

• Master's degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution OR professional terminal degree, OR international equivalent, AND

• Twelve years post-MLIS professional library experience

• At least 7 years of experience in a special collections or archival setting

• At least 5 years of supervisory and/or budget & program management experience. Including direct experience in budget management, capacity planning, and resource allocation.

Supervisory and/or budget experience can be concurrent with special collections experience and post-MLIS experience.

Professional Competencies

• Enthusiasm for cultivating meaningful connections with donors and dedicated to fostering strong relationships that drive impactful philanthropy.

• Demonstrated track record of enacting commitments to diversity and equity within archives and special collections, and of exercising leadership in fostering open dialogue to continuously define and implement effective practices.

• Commitment to fostering excellence in the generation, dissemination, preservation, and application of knowledge in a supportive team environment.

• Proven proficiency in managing and resolving compliance and legal inquiries pertinent to archival and special collections settings; adept at proactive management and resolution, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with the University's Office of General Counsel in mitigating risk and developing legally sound policies and practices to fortify the department.

• Overall knowledge of the full lifecycle of collections management and use within archives and special collections.

• In-depth knowledge of professional best practices for one or more areas of SCUA's areas of focus (University Archives, rare books, visual resources, early and modern manuscripts, archival instructional programs, conservation) with demonstrable interest in the other areas.

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Donor relations and fundraising experience with a record of achievement in obtaining grants, gifts, or awards.

• Successful grant writing and grant management experience.

• Interest or background in subject areas that reflect the University's academic strengths and areas of SCUA collection strength.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5089675