Head of Information Literacy and Student Engagement

2 weeks ago

Claremont, California, United States The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) Full time
About the Position

The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as the Head of Information Literacy and Student Engagement. This key leadership role will be responsible for providing creative leadership for the Library's First Year Information Literacy Instruction program and the Library's general orientation and outreach efforts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the Undergraduate Engagement Team, focusing on educating and supporting undergraduate students in their first two years and providing general orientations to undergraduate populations and groups.
  • Coordinate the Library's first year instruction program by liaising with relevant stakeholders at the five undergraduate colleges, assigning Librarians to partner with faculty in these programs, and establishing performance standards and metrics of success for this program aligned with assessing student learning outcomes.
  • Contribute to the Library's general and targeted outreach efforts to students and, in collaboration with members of the Library's Senior Leadership Team, regularly evaluate outreach efforts to ensure they are achieving their goals.
  • Work closely with the Director to ensure effective two-way communication and collaboration happens between the Library and the colleges.
  • Foster creativity and experimentation in instruction and outreach efforts to ensure they are relevant, impactful, and sustainable.
Unit Leadership
  • Work with the division's leadership team to set divisional goals and priorities, developing a scaffolded internal training program aimed at expanding the teaching and outreach skills and capacity of Librarians, staff, and students working in the division.
  • Participate in library-wide planning and assessment projects through service on committees, task forces, and special projects.
  • Actively engage in networking and professional development through national/regional/local Library organizations through attendance, committee work, office-holding, presentations, and publications.
  • Serve on Library, TCCS, and Claremont Colleges' committees and task forces routinely.
  • Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
  • Recruit, select, train, evaluate, and develop staff.
  • Clearly communicate job requirements and expectations.
  • Coordinate training and resources to support the performance of work duties.
  • Provide ongoing coaching that is balanced, helpful, timely, and contributes to a work environment of open communication, ownership of duties, and trust.
  • Address performance issues early, create appropriate documentation, and ensure follow through. Collaborate with Human Resources as needed.
  • Complete annual written performance reviews.
Qualifications
  • Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited program or the equivalent in a combination of relevant education, training, and additional experience beyond the minimum required.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience in an academic library, with demonstrated evidence of success, and increased responsibility.
  • One (1) year of experience successfully leading a team, initiative, or project in support of exemplary research, teaching, and/or learning services.
  • Experience working with faculty and administrators in integrating information literacy into the curriculum, while promoting the expertise of Librarians in contributing to student learning and success.
Competencies
  • Demonstrated teaching excellence and knowledge of pedagogical best practices, especially inclusive pedagogy and Universal Design principles.
  • Demonstrated awareness of emerging trends and best practices in information literacy instruction, assessment, and outreach.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and an ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization.
  • Ability to successfully advocate with faculty and administrators in integrating information literacy into the curriculum and in promoting the expertise of subject and teaching Librarians in contributing to student learning and success.
  • Strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Library, as both a place of work and as an educational partner.
  • Passion for teaching information literacy to undergraduate students and assessing student learning.
  • Adaptable, flexible, and resilient in dealing with evolving Library and campus priorities, which may require taking on new/varied responsibilities.
  • Interest in experimenting with new modes of instruction, assessment, research, and public services.
  • Dedication to providing responsive and proactive learner-centered public services.
  • Effective planning, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Capacity for big picture and strategic thinking.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically as a team player.
  • Capacity for working independently to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Work Schedule

The regular hours for this full-time position are 40 hours scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for 12 months annually. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule to work partial hours remotely as approved by the supervisor.

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is competitive and commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position, between $6, $7,083.33 per month. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required), group life insurance, generous time off, professional development funds, discounts for mobile plans, software, and entertainment, access to fitness facilities, and more.

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