Director of Library Services at Mildred Elley – New York City Metro Campus
Location: New York, NY
Department: Library Services – Academic Affairs
Position Announcement: Director of Library Services (Full-time)
Mildred Elley, a private multi-campus institution, is seeking a Director of Library Services at its New York City Metro campus. Located in Lower Manhattan, Mildred Elley is career college accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School (ABHES). Mildred Elley serves over 1,000 students and delivers academic programs in nursing and Allied Health to a highly diverse, adult- student population.
Reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Director of Library Services, is an experienced Librarian that provides a student-centered, hands-on approach to Library services and related student support. Playing a visible role on the NYC Campus, the Director coordinates student assessments (ACCUPLACER, TEAS, etc.), campus access cards, library computer support, resource inventories for academic departments, online resource databases, and myriad periodical and print publication.
The Director has one direct report and collaborates with the Academic Dean, the Campus President, the Office of Academic Support (OASA) and Advising, and the Office of Academic Support and Professionalism (ASAP), and the Office of Admissions.
Responsibilities
· Perform all processes for acquisition of print and digital materials for addition to the Mildred Elley collection
· Assist all library patrons and build a professional, welcoming and inclusive environment
· Provide skills-building guidance to library patrons on library usage, online research skills, digital literacy, proper citation, etc.
· Develop and deliver trainings for computer resources such as LexisNexis, EBSCOhost, etc.
· Coordinate all aspects of lending and receipt of materials
· Maintain library budget and accurately request and track purchases
· Maintain and circulate statistics on library usage and testing in a monthly report
· Manage contracts with service providers, publishers, subscription agents and book jobbers
· Maintain all cataloging functions on OPAC and Library World
· Train and oversee day and evening resources in library functions
· Collaborate with faculty, students, and campus leadership to determine library and information needs
· Maintain a highly-collaborative, student-centered, solution-oriented leadership style
· Participate in campus committee including, Campus Leadership and Curricular and Planning
· Manage membership in Inter-Library Loan VIA METRO
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· MLS required
· Minimum 2 years librarian experience
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365, and desktop publishing
· Outstanding interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
· Extraordinarily detail oriented, flexible and collegial person.
· A strong commitment to Mildred Elley’s academic mission
· A demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity.
Compensation:
$63,000-68,000 depending on experience.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this new position please email Dr. Ryan Buck, Dean of Academic Affairs rbuck@mildred-elley.edu
