Monday, March 12, 2012
Library Director - U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Library Director - Vacancy Announcement Number: 120003SRACAD. CLOSING DATE: March 29, 2012. JOB SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard Academy,
located in New London, Connecticut, invites applications for a fulltime
Library Director. This is a twelve month, fulltime, permanent
Professional Faculty position. The Academy seeks an individual with
proven leadership, strong administrative skills, and managerial
experience in higher education to oversee the Library Program. The
Library Director reports directly to the Dean of Academics of the Coast
Guard Academy and collaborates with the Academic Department Chairs,
Associate Dean of Student Support Services, and the Registrar. Through
leadership and service to students, faculty, and staff, the Library
Director promotes the academic achievement and scholarship of tomorrows
Coast Guard Officer Corps. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is a highly
selective federal military college providing a rigorous undergraduate
program. In addition, the Coast Guard Academy provides the professional
education and training required to prepare young women and men for
careers as commissioned officers in the U. S. Coast Guard, the nations
oldest continuous seagoing service, which is wellknown for its
humanitarian missions. The Academy offers B.S. degrees in eight academic
majors: Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine/Environmental
Sciences, Operations Research/Computer Analysis, Management, and
Government; the Academy is staffed with over 110 fulltime civilian and
military faculty. The attractive riverside campus is home to a
nationally representative and diverse student body of about 1,000. The
Academy is located near the shoreline of southeastern Connecticut,
midway between New York and Boston, and is within commuting range of
regional as well as other national colleges and universities in the
CT/RI/MA tristate area. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Visit www.cga.edu for more information. MAJOR
DUTIES: Directs and administers all Library operations, including
supervision of a civilian staff. Manages and leads the strategic
planning of all Library services. Represents the Academy Library in
college administrative groups and engages in partnerships to further
integrate the Library's mission with the Coast Guard Academy's Strategic
Plan. Working collaboratively with fellow administrators, faculty,
staff, and cadets, the Director builds connections Academy wide to
improve Library services and foster a supportive and productive
community of scholarly achievement. QUALIFICATIONS: U. S. Citizenship. A
Masters or higher degree in Librarianship/Information Sciences from an
ALA accredited program. Continuing professional development in the field
of Library Science beyond the Masters degree. Current understanding of
library operation in higher education. Demonstrated experience with
integrating and leveraging general information technology, library
applications, and emerging technologies to support library operations,
increase efficiency, and enhance customer experience. Strong record of
successful library management in higher education, including project
leadership; effective response to changing roles of academic libraries
and the needs of the community they support; and experience working with
and developing budgets. Experience in integrating library services in
higher education with institutional programs. Solid evidence of
successful collaborations with faculty and students. Excellent
interpersonal, mentoring, and communication skills. Experience mentoring
diverse student populations in higher education, and/or promoting
diversity initiatives, including efforts at creating communities of
inclusion. Experience in promoting library staff efficiency, creativity,
and ability to achieve larger strategic goals. Experience with current
higher education assessment methods and initiatives at both the library
and institutional level. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Each application
package will be evaluated against the qualifications criteria described
in this announcement. If selected for an interview, you will also be
evaluated on your responses to interview questions. OTHER INFORMATION: [Please see complete job listing ] HOW TO APPLY: Individuals wishing to be considered for this position must submit a complete application package to librarydirectorsearch@uscga.edu.
A complete application package consists of: 1. Curriculum Vita; 2. CGA
Excepted Service Position Application Supplemental Sheet (located here - scroll to bottom of page );
3. A letter: a. Describing how you meet the qualifications specified in
this vacancy announcement; b. Describing your experience mentoring
diverse student populations, and/or any experience you have in promoting
diversity initiatives, including efforts at creating communities of
inclusion; and c. Listing the names, mailing addresses, email addresses,
and telephone numbers of at least 3 references; 4. Copy of transcripts
showing degree(s) obtained. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: You may or may not be
contacted for an interview. All applicants will receive notification
regarding selection or non?selection. Such notification may take several
weeks and/or months. Minority and/or women candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy prides itself in
maintaining, developing, and promoting a community of inclusion that
embodies a representative cross section of the population of the United
States. It is our belief that gender, racial, ethnic, and religious
diversity are critical to the professional and personal development of
future Coast Guard Officers as well as the entire academic and
professional community at the Academy.
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