Associate Director, Branch Services- Librarian II

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New York Institute of Technology seeks an Associate Director, Branch Services-Librarian II to work at our NYC campus Library in-person. Reporting to the Director of Public & Technical Services, the Associate Director will assist the Director in the fiscal and administrative management of the NYC library.

• Supervise all branch operations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate effectiveness of operational processes, workflow activities and user services.
• Assist the Director in providing vision and leadership as well as setting goals and objectives.
• Assist in developing short- and long-range strategic plans and established policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports, including branch usage statistics.
• Preparation of budget proposals and requests for NYC library.
• Prepare annual report of branch accomplishments and branch library portion needed for accreditation reports.
• Hire, supervise and mentor librarians and support staff in the NYC Library.
• Oversee facilities and technological needs and resources for the NYC Branch Library.
• Collaborate with faculty to assess, provide and improve the library’s collection and services to meet student and faculty needs.
• Develop marketing, library programs, and communication initiatives for outreach and strategies for special projects.
• Provide reference and information literacy training in-person, online and one-to-one consultations for students, faculty, and staff.
• Contact faculty and Department Chairs to advocate Inclusion of information literacy in the curriculum as well as to bring the students for library research instruction classes and tours.
• Liaise with administration and faculty for program support and participate in university and professional organizations and committees.

• MLS or MLIS required: ALA accredited Master of Library and Information Science.
• Additional advanced subject degree preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with outcomes and assessment of library services.
• Proven business management, including strategic planning and market analysis experience needed.
• Demonstrated successful management in building, managing, and sustaining a library collection.
• Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrated successful leadership, interpersonal and supervisory skills working with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of current trends, best practices, emerging standards and digital technologies in librarianship.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of  generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.