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Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago

Associate University Librarian for Administrative Services and Organizational Development - Library

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $205K/yr

5+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an Associate University Librarian for Administrative Services and Organizational Development at UC Berkeley. The AUL will oversee financial, facilities, security, and human resources within the library, ensuring effective utilization and strategic planning while fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

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Responsibilities

Overseeing the administrative organization and general functions of the library

Managing leadership, strategic planning, budget and finance management, HR, labor relations, capital projects, and security

Acting as a Subject Matter Expert, providing high-level analysis and recommendations on various issues

Participating in campus and UC wide committees and councils

Cultivating a respectful, cohesive, supportive, and welcoming work culture across all Library units

Developing and implementing strategies to foster psychological safety, cross-departmental collaboration and a sense of shared purpose among diverse teams

Working closely with the Director of Human Resources to design and execute initiatives that promote fairness, belonging, and professional development for all staff

Establishing clear communication channels and feedback mechanisms to ensure all voices are heard and valued

Proactively addressing cultural challenges, facilitating conflict resolution, and creating opportunities for team building and knowledge sharing across departments

Overseeing the development and implementation of mentorship programs, professional development opportunities, and recognition systems that support staff growth and engagement

Coordinating fiscal operations for the University Library and supervising the Library's Director of Finance & Business Services

Overseeing budget planning, management and expenditures of approximately $62M annually

Supervising the Library's Director of Human Resources on the full range of HR and personnel actions

Overseeing the Library Capital Projects & Facilities Management and Facilities staff of the University Library

Supervising and overseeing the Security personnel of the Library

Completing mandatory trainings annually; coordinating and overseeing activities for other UC locations or external universities; performing managerial actions including performance reviews, time approvals, etc.; other duties as assigned

Qualification

Budget managementLibrary experienceLeadership experienceHuman resources managementFacilities managementAnalytical skillsProject managementTeam buildingCultural sensitivityInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsConflict resolution

Required

Advanced degree (such as Masters, PhD, or equivalent international degree) by application date

Three or more years of experience leading a team, including leading, mentoring, supervising, and/or directing people

Two or more years of experience leading and/or being responsible for a budget

Five or more years of experience in libraries or archives

Preferred

MLS/MSI from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent international degree

Two or more years of experience utilizing knowledge of the principles of accounting, budgeting, and cost analysis; effectively managing complex budgets and expenditures; providing budget oversight and fiscal analysis; and using enterprise financial systems

Strong understanding of a library organization and its cultures, challenges/opportunities, and/or operations

Demonstrated ability to navigate a highly complex, matrixed organization

Demonstrated capability to function as a collaborative leader and partner

Demonstrated strong commitment to user-centered services for all constituencies

Experience overseeing diverse functions and/or teams

Superior analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills

Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including change management skills for an adaptive learning organization, as well as flexibility in meeting objectives and implementing creative solutions

Demonstrated effective fiscal management

Experience with long-range planning, evaluation, and assessment

Demonstrated effective personnel management and team building skills, including goal-setting, talent development, and constructive performance analysis and feedback. Ability to contribute to and build a positive team culture

Demonstrated experience building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with key stakeholders internally and externally

Knowledge of facilities management, space planning and the construction process

Knowledge of collection storage management, resource sharing, and shared print programs

Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts and process improvement techniques

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff and other constituents of diverse backgrounds including sensitivity to their needs and concerns

Experience working with a unionized workforce

Demonstrated commitment to the Library's Values