Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.
Campus: Cranford
General Description:
The Director is responsible for the leadership and administration of all College libraries as well as the Academic Learning Center. The incumbent plans, organizes, coordinates and directs a balanced program of library services for the students, faculty and administration of Union County College. S/he works under general administrative supervision and is expected to exercise judgment in the performance of duties. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professionals, faculty and clerical employees.
Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans, organizes and administers programs and procedures governing Library services.
Oversees the Academic Learning Center.
Promotes services and programming focused on learning
Engages faculty in the integration of Library Resources into instruction.
Promotes use of the Learning Resource Centers through pro-active marketing of services.
Actively guides the improvement of the collection of all forms of Library Holdings in consideration of institutional needs.
Addresses the effectiveness of Library services in relation to changing needs of the college.
Prepares an annual budget, develops a budget allocation plan and directs the expenditures of Library funds.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other College offices and departments, community groups and other academic and public libraries.
Assigns appropriate service coverage and personnel across the three libraries. Authorizes assignments for clerical and professional staff.
Promotes professional development of all library staff.
Supervises and evaluates faculty librarians.
Represents the College in statewide library groups and consortium.
Reacts to changing demands and emerging trends in Library systems.
Embraces on-line retrieval of library holdings
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements:
MLS Degree from an ALA accredited program required.
Experience:
Three to five years of professional experience as a librarian.
Preferred Experience:
Community college experience.
Experience in an administrative capacity in an academic library.
Competencies and Skills Required:
Three to five years of professional experience as a librarian.
Preferred Experience:
Community college experience.
Experience in an administrative capacity in an academic library.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Some travel required.
Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services.Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/DisabledDisclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.
Internal Number: 6634
About Union County College
Union County College is a public, comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, and accessible education programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jersey’s 19 community colleges, serving both transfer-oriented students and career-minded students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degree. Union is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
