Director, Library

role is responsible for collaborating with library staff, faculty, and stakeholders across the College to lead and manage library services, operations, technologies, collections, and Learning Commons initiatives, including strategic planning, resource management, and community engagement activities that support student success and advance the mission and vision of the library. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Performance Requirements ⦁ Develops goals and mission of the library and works with other members of the library to meet the goals and mission of the library and the College ⦁ Plans, directs, and evaluates all aspects of the operation of the campus library in support of TCC's One College Learning Commons approach to student academic support services ⦁ Contributes to the continued planning, development, and continuous improvement of library and Learning Commons services, technologies, and collections ⦁ Develops, analyzes, and coordinates departmental budget estimates and controls expenditures to administer the approved budget ⦁ Reviews, revises, and maintains appropriate guidelines and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the library ⦁ Maintains library environments and contributes to planning for new or renovated facilities ⦁ Communicates with College constituents, the community, and administration regarding library and Learning Commons issues ⦁ Builds and maintains community relations with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and the community to promote the Learning Commons and the College and present a positive image of the College's library and academic support services ⦁ Actively participates in College-wide conversations on student engagement and success ⦁ Keeps current on changing professional practices and advancements in the fields of libraries, student learning, and academic technology and participates in local, state, regional, and national library and learning organizations General Supervision and Management ⦁ Provides leadership and oversight for departmental activities, including workforce planning, performance management, process improvement, budgeting, and resource allocation ⦁ Focuses on achieving departmental and organizational objectives through effective management of people, programs, and operations ⦁ Leads through supervisors and professional staff by establishing priorities, supporting accountability, and developing team performance Service Excellence ⦁ Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations ⦁ Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite ⦁ Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through the Tarrant County College (TCC) Institute ⦁ Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College Supervision ⦁ Works under the supervision of the assigned campus leader *Performs Other Related Tasks as Required The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Required Minimum Qualifications: ⦁ Master's degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program ⦁ Five (5) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements ⦁ Three (3) years' working experience supervising direct reports, including assigning work, managing performance, coaching employees, and supporting employee development Preferred Qualifications: • At least one (1) year's working experience with higher education students and student services teams • Active participation in at least one (1) local, state, regional, or national library and learning organization • At least one (1) year's working experience supporting faculty with the student learning process and learning outcomes in physical and digital formats Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ⦁ Knowledge of library services, Learning Commons operations, and information literacy principles ⦁ Knowledge of budgeting, assessment methods, data analysis, and continuous improvement practices ⦁ Knowledge of instructional methods, student learning, and academic technologies that support teaching and learning ⦁ Skilled in providing excellent customer service and establishing effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication ⦁ Skilled using library applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software ⦁ Skilled in planning, directing, and evaluating library operations, services, and resources ⦁ Ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment ⦁ Ability to analyze data and make sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations ⦁ Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators, community members, and external organizations ⦁ Ability to maintain diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information Physical Demands and Work Environment: Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Accommodation/EEO Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.