Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Library strategically aligns our programs to improve institutional student learning goals. We leverage the benefits of student-centered, active learning to improve student outcomes. We value respect, collaboration, quality, access, and inclusive education. We are looking for a colleague who shares these values in addition to initiative, continuous learning, and innovation.

The Student Success and AI Librarian will focus on the design and execution of projects in support of on-campus and concurrent enrollment information literacy instruction, research, AI adoption and success, and retention efforts. Moreover, the person in this position will support the Director of Library and Educational Resources Department with outreach and assessment activities and participation in committee assignments as needed.

OVERVIEW OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

We actively promote a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. CCA enrolls 11,000 students annually, over 62% of whom are students of color, including nearly 32% Hispanic students, 65% of CCA students receive some type of financial aid, including 52% of whom receive Pell grants, and nearly two-thirds are first-generation college students.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with colleagues from other departments and divisions to develop and assess student-centered information literacy programs, workshops, lesson plans, tutorials, and research guides.
• Provide outreach focused on student, faculty and instructor engagement through the creation of co-curricular programming.
• Engage in the assessment of library services and student learning outcomes by implementing the 6-step Assessment Cycle, thereby contributing to CCA's comprehensive assessment of student success and continuous improvement framework.
• Offer guidance on AI tools, including selecting the appropriate tool, using AI ethically in accordance with departmental procedures, and applying AI to enhance information literacy skills.
• Provide in-person and online support in reference, research, and the use of AI.
• Staff the service desk as needed.
• Work occasional evening or weekend hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science, or masters in a related field with community college library experience.
• Demonstrated proof of initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience providing information literacy instruction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with AI tools.
• One-year experience working in an academic library.
• Coursework in or professional experience with student-centered instructional strategies.
• Experience in creating co-curricular library programming.
• Experience working with student success initiatives in a college or university setting.
• Experience providing chat reference.
• Experience working with Libguides, tutorial design software, chat reference software, or D2L (or other LMS).
• Experience with inclusive excellence.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range is $58,200.00 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.