CSCU Program Manager for Library Consortium Operations - Connecticut State College & University (CSCU) System Office

CSCU Program Manager for Library Consortium Operations - The Connecticut State College & University (CSCU) System Office invites candidates who have an extensive background in higher education library operations and management to apply for the position of CSCU Program Manager for Library Consortium Operations. Location: Connecticut State College & University (CSCU) System Office, 61 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT. Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours/week. Compensation: $89,003 to $111,201. Rank: SUOAF – Administrator 7. Closing Date: November 13, 2018.
     Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the Program Manager for Library Consortium Operations will lead the adoption and operation of shared CSCU system-wide library administrative systems and services in support of the academic libraries of the state universities, community colleges, Charter Oak State College, and to the Connecticut State Library. The incumbent will negotiate and manage vendor contracts for library resource licensing and procurement initiatives; coordinate system-wide collaborative efforts between the Council of Library Directors and external agencies (such as the Connecticut State Library, UConn and the Connecticut Commission on Educational Technology); and employ an in-depth understanding of library operations, priorities, management best-practices and service portfolio capabilities to coordinate with members of the Council of Library Directors.
     The incumbent functions as a skilled negotiator, communicator and problem-solver with considerable knowledge of academic library operations and policy-making. In addition to exercising initiative and flexibility, the incumbent must bring a creative approach to project management and leadership, as well as the capacity to work well with a large and diverse set of stakeholders, and have demonstrated excellent independent judgment.
     Supervisory and Other Relationships: This position reports to the CSCU Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. The position may supervise full- and part-time professionals and clerical staff, and may direct part-time student workers. The position will work in conjunction with the System Office’s Contracts, Procurement, and Purchasing Department for all procurement, negotiations and contracts. This position is responsible for coordinating library consortium operations at the CSCU System Office and the system’s seventeen institutions of higher education.
     Essential Duties and Major Accountabilities: 1. Plan, direct, and manage, in conjunction with the Council of Library Directors and other appropriate CSCU senior administrators and staff as required, all activities for the CSCU System Office in support of the procurement and delivery of system-wide academic library services. This includes: Planning, testing, implementing and operating system-wide shared administrative library services, in conjunction with the libraries, vendors and assigned staff. Representing the CSCU System to providers of system-wide shared services for purposes of procurement and on-going support. Specifying and approving vendor agreements for shared library resources and services as requested and approved by the Council of Library Directors. Seeking regular input from the Council of Library Directors to identify and understand each library's needs and priorities. Informing stakeholders and leading in the achievement of collaborative, consensus-driven decisions. 2. Develop, in close coordination with the Council of Library Directors, policies and practices that maximize benefits across the CSCU system to faculty, staff, and students. 3. Work with the Council of Library Directors, CSCU administrators, and other employees to ensure that academic needs are met and that library operational requirements are clearly articulated. 4. Work with the Council of Library Directors, and other appropriate CSCU constituents to develop and support system-wide Open Education Resources (OER) initiatives. 5. Identify opportunities for system-wide savings through volume purchasing, strategic purchasing and contract negotiations. 6. Identify and recommend potential workflow improvements and efficiencies in acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, resource sharing, and discovery system functionality across participating libraries. 7. Procure training and coordinate training programs for academic library professionals, as requested. 8. Serve as a liaison between the CSCU and the Connecticut State Library to coordinate library services provided for that agency. 9. Serve as a liaison between CSCU and UConn Libraries to explore and offer enhancements of library services to faculty, staff and students of both systems. 10. Maintain beneficial working relationships with the institutions’ directors of library services and academic officers as required to promote progress on system-wide efforts. 11. Directly supervise any assigned library staff for the CSCU System Office and oversee System Office library budgets.
     Minimum Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to serve in a leadership capacity at a higher education academic library. Demonstrated experience in developing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other justification documents. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable State and Federal statutes, library database licensing, software licensing and other agreements, and best practices for procurement and management of library resources. Demonstrated knowledge of and direct experience with current library standards and practices in all aspects of integrated library systems, including electronic resources’ management. Demonstrated ability to manage the work of professional and support staff in library operations and related disciplines. Demonstrated knowledge of Open Education Resources and experience with copyright and intellectual property licensing (e.g., Creative Commons) preferred.
      Personal attributes include strong leadership capabilities, integrity, and ability to effect change and motivate others. Position requires sound judgment and analytical skills.
      These skills and abilities typically would be acquired through a combination of experience and training which includes a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association, together with three (3) or more years of library system administration experience and five (5) or more years of related management or leadership experience with an academic library, a library consortium, or a private firm with an academic library focus.
      Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted electronically to jobs@ct.edu and must be received no later than November 13, 2018. Please reference “Search # 18-12” on the subject line of all emails. Please submit the following two (2) attachments with your email: (1) CSCU Employment Application (available at: http://www.ct.edu/hr/employment) AND (2) Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references in a single Word or PDF file. Incomplete application packages may be discarded. Refer to www.ct.edu for more information about the CSCU and our 17 institutions.
      Notice of Nondiscrimination: The Connecticut State Colleges and University System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of intellectual disability, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information or criminal record. CSCU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.