Association for Institutional Research (AIR) · 15 hours ago
Director of Research, Teaching and User Services
Claremont, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expThe Association for Institutional Research (AIR) is seeking a Director of Research, Teaching, and User Services for The Claremont Colleges Library. This leadership role involves overseeing research and teaching services, implementing best practices, and collaborating with various departments to enhance user experience and support academic needs.
Association
Responsibilities
Identify and report on emerging trends in information literacy, assessment, research support, collection development, scholarly communication and copyright, artificial intelligence (AI) in libraries, access service design, and student success initiatives
Maintain the visibility and impact of the Library’s research and teaching services through close collaboration with unit heads, faculty, and departmental constituencies across the undergraduate colleges
Implement best practices in scholarly communications outreach and develop public guides and instructional information that support Open Educational Resources (OERs)
Develop a learner-centered research support model for all in-person service points in coordination with the Library Leadership Team (LLT)
Build stronger synergies between User Services, Research Services, and Information Literacy/Student Engagement—particularly around orientations, outreach, and course readings
Collaborate with Distinctive Collections & Digital Scholarship (DCDS) to enhance public services and promote the sharing and integration of scholarly output, primary sources, digital scholarship, and data science methods
Partner with the Collections, Metadata & Resource Sharing (CMRS) division on Materials Budget allocation, strategic collection assessment, and collection maintenance projects
Represent the Library in professional associations, maintain currency with emerging standards and best practices, and foster a culture of professional growth across the division
Represent the RTUS division on the Library Leadership Team and contribute to library-wide strategic planning and implementation
Advance a culture of assessment, planning, experimentation, and data-informed decision-making across divisions
Engage in high-level outreach to stakeholders across The Claremont Colleges to deepen shared understanding of evolving academic and research needs
Perform additional duties as assigned to support institutional goals
Qualification
Required
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum four years of experience in an academic or research library with progressively increasing responsibility
Minimum three years of supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and leadership to support organizational priorities
Experience conducting outreach to faculty or academic program leaders
Teaching and instruction experience in an academic or research library setting
Proactive and adaptable leadership; ability to navigate evolving priorities
Deep understanding of the academic library's role in teaching, learning, and research
Knowledge of trends in information literacy, research services, scholarly communication, AI applications in libraries, copyright education, collection development, and access services
Understanding of how digital literacy and scholarly communication expand upon information literacy concepts and practices
Experience designing and assessing library services for diverse users
Ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization
Exceptional emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and communication skills
Creative problem-solving and analytical skills with a commitment to service excellence
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success
Commitment to the profession through national service, presentations, or professional engagement
Dedication to ongoing professional and leadership development
Preferred
Experience working with academic consortia
Managerial experience within a collective bargaining environment
Certification or training in copyright or Open Education librarianship
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package for fulltime staff
Company
Association for Institutional Research (AIR)
The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) supports higher education professionals in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of data, and the strategic use of information for effective decision making and planning.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
JASON LEWIS
Deputy Director & CFO
Zehra Raza
Project Associate - Postsecondary Data Partnership
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