Thursday, March 27, 2014

Associate University Librarian for Finance, Planning, and Assessment - University of Connecticut (UConn), Storrs

Associate University Librarian for Finance, Planning, and Assessment - University of Connecticut (UConn), Storrs, one of the nation’s leading public research universities, seeks applications for the position of Associate University Librarian for Finance, Planning, and Assessment. This is a senior management position, reporting to the Vice Provost for University Libraries, with direct responsibility for providing leadership and oversight in assuring effective and efficient management of all University of Connecticut Libraries (UCL) financial resources, and for guiding the strategic planning process through constituent engagement and a wide variety of data collection and assessment activities. This position will be actively engaged in the development, implementation and evaluation of Library goals and objectives. She/he will serve as a member of the Vice Provost Council which is responsible for the overall success of the University Libraries in meeting the teaching, learning, and research needs of the University of Connecticut. The individual chosen for this position will have a clear understanding of both the challenges and the opportunities inherent in the rapidly changing landscape of academic libraries and higher education today. A complete job description and further information about the University of Connecticut Libraries can be found at http://lib.uconn.edu. This is a full-time, management-exempt position, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2014. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment.
Applications should be submitting online using Husky Hire at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/ and include a cover letter, detailed resume providing evidence of a distinguished record of librarianship and scholarly achievement, and contact information for three references. Nominations and confidential inquiries should be sent in confidence to khara.leon@uconn.edu. To ensure full consideration, inquiries and applications should be submitted by April 19, 2014. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.