Job Summary
Palm Beach Atlantic University, a private Christian university of over 4,000 students in West Palm Beach, Florida, seeks an experienced and visionary leader to collaborate with the University community in positioning the Warren Library for ongoing excellence in supporting student success, enabling faculty and student research, and serving as a central nexus of the campus. The successful candidate for this position will be deeply knowledgeable about emerging technologies and will use that understanding as a foundation for leading the library toward a vision of serving current and future needs of PBA’s undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and greater PBA community.
Job Responsibilities
The Director of the Warren Library will:
- Provide vision and leadership for the library in support of the University’s mission and goals.
- Plan, develop, and deliver excellent library services that are accessible to all undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and the greater PBA community.
- Establish a process of review, assessment and improvement of library programs, resources and services.
- Develop an effective and collaborative leadership team within the library.
- Collaborate with the university’s academic and student leadership to strengthen and expand opportunities to address student and faculty needs.
- Manage the library’s operations and budget with a focus on ongoing improvements in the context of the dynamic growth of the University with the library being a central nexus of the campus.
- Engage with the Office of the Provost and Advancement to continue to write and receive appropriate library grants and help with advancement activities related to the library.
The Director of the Warren Library serves on university committees and task forces and attends faculty and university functions as an ambassador of the Library. The Director will maintain expertise in research techniques and be active in local and national library professional organizations. The Director may also choose to teach a course as appropriate.
Educational/Experiential Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association is required, doctoral degree preferred.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional librarian and managerial experience, within a college or university library.
- Demonstrated budget management and effective stewardship of resources.
- Strong collaborative and communication skills.
All employees must demonstrate a commitment to the university’s purpose, mission, and affirms its Guiding Principles as a Christ-First (evangelical) institution. Lives a life consistent with and not contrary to the biblical values found in the Employee Handbook. In addition, he or she will be an active member (or attender) of a local church. Cultivates a Christ-First, grace-filled university community where members of all races and ethnicities are recognized, loved, and respected.
Job Application Instructions
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