Director—University Library System

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the University library system and archives across the St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy campuses.
• Ensure consistent policies, procedures, and expectations across all campus libraries.
• Align library collections, services, and programs with the university's curriculum, mission, and vision.
• Directly supervise and evaluate associate librarians and select library employees.
• Prepare library budgets, forecast expenditures, and oversee spending in consultation with academic and accounting offices.
• Monitor library facilities and initiate necessary improvements or actions.
• Evaluate library effectiveness and efficiency using data-driven quality improvement programs.
• Cultivate collaboration and respect among staff working within a multi-campus system.
• Represent the library in professional organizations and consortia.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited institution or an ALA-approved foreign equivalent.
• 10 years of professional experience in an academic or research library.
• 5 years of senior-level administrative experience in an academic or research library.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional master's degree or doctorate.
• Administrative experience in a multi-library system.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Tuition remission benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Access to campus amenities, cultural events, and recreational facilities.

About the Company

St. Ambrose University and its affiliate campuses are an inclusive, Catholic and diocesan community of learners empowering all members of that community to act courageously, to seek wisdom through faith and reason, to work for justice and mercy, and to lead lives of service.