Associate Director, Boxer Library
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on May 22, 2024
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of the Boxer Library and Information Collaboration the Associate Director for the Boxer Library manages the day to day operations of the Boxer Library as well as collaborating with the Associate Vice President on cultivating the vision of Boxer Library resources, spaces and services for all university initiatives. In this role, the Associate Director supervises and manages the librarian level positions and guides the problem solving and solution building within library services.
Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short-term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!
Target Start Date: July 1, 2024
Location: 4 days per week on site with the option of 1 remote day with the hours of Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00pm.
Budgeted Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year
Required Applications Materials: Resume/CV and Cover Letter
Who We Are
The Boxer Library supports the mission and strategic plan of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science by providing quality information resources, exemplary service, and an interdisciplinary environment which fosters innovation and lifelong-learning.
We strive to be an integral partner in student and faculty academic and research journeys by providing access to resources critical to academic progression and success such as books, databases, journal articles, physical study spaces, anatomical models, and more. In addition the library team supports the use of these resources through both synchronous and asynchronous instruction as well as one on one consultations to get the most out of the materials.
Building upon the interprofessional mission of RFUMS, the library staff work as a team with each member contributing to the team's success with their own expertise and knowledge while placing an emphasis on individual team member well being. We strive to continually evolve to provide services, resources, and spaces which enhance the impact of RFUMS.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Candidates do not have to meet all of the preferred requirements to be considered. Our team values a wide variety of skills and experiences that will enrich our team and institution.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of the Boxer Library and Information Collaboration the Associate Director for the Boxer Library manages the day to day operations of the Boxer Library as well as collaborating with the Associate Vice President on cultivating the vision of Boxer Library resources, spaces and services for all university initiatives. In this role, the Associate Director supervises and manages the librarian level positions and guides the problem solving and solution building within library services.
Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short-term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!
Target Start Date: July 1, 2024
Location: 4 days per week on site with the option of 1 remote day with the hours of Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00pm.
Budgeted Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year
Required Applications Materials: Resume/CV and Cover Letter
Who We Are
The Boxer Library supports the mission and strategic plan of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science by providing quality information resources, exemplary service, and an interdisciplinary environment which fosters innovation and lifelong-learning.
We strive to be an integral partner in student and faculty academic and research journeys by providing access to resources critical to academic progression and success such as books, databases, journal articles, physical study spaces, anatomical models, and more. In addition the library team supports the use of these resources through both synchronous and asynchronous instruction as well as one on one consultations to get the most out of the materials.
Building upon the interprofessional mission of RFUMS, the library staff work as a team with each member contributing to the team's success with their own expertise and knowledge while placing an emphasis on individual team member well being. We strive to continually evolve to provide services, resources, and spaces which enhance the impact of RFUMS.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage the librarian level positions including managing workloads, coaching and mentoring, escalating concerns to the Associate Vice President when appropriate, and taking an active role in their professional development.
- Manage the day to day operations of the physical library space by developing and maintaining relationships with various units such as Campus Safety, Information Technology and Facilities Management. Also troubleshoot emergent issues as they arise.
- Collaborate with the Associate Vice President on the development of the overall vision of library resources and services which includes the assessment of library services and strategic planning.
- Serve as the designee for the Associate Vice President when necessary, in activities such as accreditation survey visits, continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives, academic committees and task forces, and other campus initiatives.
- Foster open communication and collaboration between the various communities of practice including reference, instruction, collection development, electronic resources, and evidence synthesis.
- Participate in evidence synthesis projects such as systematic and scoping reviews when appropriate.
- Assist patrons in accessing library resources through in-person and online consultations, participating in online chat, drop-in appointments, and email transactions.
- Collaborate with the other librarians in documenting innovations and best practices in Boxer Library work in presentations at local and national conferences as well as in the development of publications related to health sciences librarianship.
- Represents the library at the university in task forces, committees, and other groups when appropriate.
- Participate in local, state, and national professional organizations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
- Compliance with the current COVID19 vaccination policy
- Master's degree in library science or equivalent from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association
- Five years of experience in academic libraries with at least three years of experience as a lead in managing projects.
- Experience in using health sciences resources such as PubMed, CINAHL, Ovid Medline, etc.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of staff.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty across a variety of disciplines in the graduate health sciences.
- Knowledge of recruitment and retention policies in academic and health sciences libraries.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Strong skills in problem solving and finding collaborative solutions with people in a variety of roles and experiences.
- Knowledge of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in particular the impact of DEI on the recruitment and retention of information professionals.
- Knowledge and experiences with communicating with staff in hybrid and remote roles.
Candidates do not have to meet all of the preferred requirements to be considered. Our team values a wide variety of skills and experiences that will enrich our team and institution.
- Experience working in an academic health sciences environment.
- Experience in supervising and coaching members of the library team, especially information professionals such as librarians.
- Knowledge of the accreditation process in graduate health sciences programs, especially the editing of accreditation survey reports.
- Experience in designing activities around onboarding of library team members as well as designing initiatives to improve staff morale, positive work environments, and overall well-being.
- Experience in strategic planning in academic libraries.
- Experience in library space study design and renovation.
- Experience in participating in librarian promotional processes.
- Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
