NC State University Libraries · 4 weeks ago
Associate Director for Digital Strategy
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/ExecutiveNC State University Libraries is seeking an Associate Director for Digital Strategy to provide vision and leadership for the Digital Strategy division. The role involves managing an innovative digital environment, collaborating with university partners, and participating in library planning and policy development.
Libraries
Responsibilities
Provides vision and leadership for the division, helping to position the Libraries as a leader in advancing learning, research, and engagement at the university and to achieve the goals of the Libraries’ Strategic Plan
Leads the division and collaborates with colleagues across the organization in developing, managing, and maintaining an innovative, flexible, and reliable digital environment that enables access to research collections; a robust data, computing, and software infrastructure; and user-centered services
Works closely with university partners, including the Office of Information Technology, Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), Office of Research and Innovation, and the Data Science and AI Academy, and participates in the university’s collaborative IT governance structure
Represents the Libraries in the Triangle Research Libraries Network, Coalition for Networked Information, Digital Library Federation, and other regional and national forums and initiatives
As a member of the Libraries’ senior administrative team, participates in library planning, policy development, resource allocation, and personnel management
Expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field
Qualification
Required
ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent advanced degree
Significant and progressively responsible, relevant professional experience
Significant management and leadership experience, including budget and personnel management
Demonstrated knowledge of current technological trends and issues in higher education as they inform the library's role at a forward-looking research university
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in one or more areas of the division's portfolio
Ability to develop and articulate a vision for the Libraries' digital strategy and services and to engage others in its success
Demonstrated ability to make connections between library and university initiatives and to develop partnerships to advance them
Ability to foster an environment of belonging and well-being
Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably
Demonstrated record of ongoing professional development
Company
NC State University Libraries
The NC State University Libraries is NC State’s intellectual hub—a central component of student success, faculty research, and community building on campus and off.
Founded in 1889
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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