[Michlib-l] job posting: Director of Library Technology

Kathy Irwin kathy.irwin at gmail.com
Tue Nov 4 20:29:08 EST 2014


Central Michigan University Libraries seeks applications for the position
of Director of Library Technology. The Director of Library Technology
provides vision and strategic leadership for Library Systems in a team- and
service-oriented environment.  The Director is responsible for overseeing
and managing the full life cycle of the University Libraries’ systems,
applications, hardware, and web services. The Director manages the
departmental budget, leads a department of six staff members, and serves as
a member of the Libraries' senior management group. The Director will
develop and employ strategies to ensure that the library systems support
the academic needs of a 21st century university.


*Minimum qualifications:*
• Master's degree in a field related to position; or a Bachelor’s degree in
computer science or computer information systems.
• Five years recent experience and accomplishments in information systems.
• Five years recent, successful leadership and supervisory experience.
• Evidence of the ability to work effectively both collaboratively and
independently.
• Demonstrated experience and achievements in project management and
problem solving.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities
and projects.
• Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills and effective
interpersonal skills.

*Preferred qualifications:*
• Master's degree.
• Professional experience working in a library.
• Professional experience working in higher education.
• Progressive leadership experience and responsibility.
• Project management experience in an educational, technology, or library
setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of library integrated systems and
applications such as Innovative Interfaces Inc. Millennium or Sierra
systems, Ex Libris SFX and Primo, ILLiad, OCLC, and CONTENTdm.
• Knowledge and understanding of a variety of technologies and relevant
certifications: MS Office applications; Windows and UNIX computer and
server operating systems; Database programming and querying; Microsoft
SharePoint; Web site design and development, authoring tools, markup and
scripting languages; Google Analytics or other web analytics; user
interface design and usability testing course management systems.

Submit an online application using this link:
https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/20615

Screening of Application Materials will begin December 2, 2014

Central Michigan University was established in 1892 and is among the
nation’s 100 largest public universities. As a tier-one university, CMU
serves nearly 20,000 students on its Mount Pleasant campus. It also enrolls
more than 7,000 students and working adults online and at 50 out-of-state
locations.

CMU delivers a superior educational experience for students that is built
on close relationships with faculty and staff, hands-on learning including
undergraduate research, an emphasis on leadership and volunteerism, and a
global perspective.

With a $440 million budget, CMU offers more than 200 academic programs from
the undergraduate to doctoral levels. Premier programs include the
sciences, business, accounting, health professions, communications, teacher
preparation, educational leadership, engineering, neuroscience, psychology,
apparel merchandising design, music, and political science. CMU in 2013
launched the nation’s 137th College of Medicine.

CMU offers top NCAA Division I athletics. The university is located in a
classic college community in the heart of lower Michigan, where residents
find active outdoor features, family attractions and Midwestern life in a
vibrant university culture.
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