Director

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Position Information

Position Number 013815 Functional Title Director Position Type Staff Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The School of Education is a vibrant and inclusive learning community that embodies access, equity, diversity, cultural relevance, and collaboration in teaching, research, service, and community engagement. Our programs offer real-world knowledge to prepare students to be successful professionals. The school library program, part of the American Library Association (ALA) accredited Masters in Library & Information Science (LIS), is ranked #8 in the nation and #1 in North Carolina by U.S News and World Report.

Position Summary

This position serves 50% as Director of the Teaching & Learning Resource center and the SELF Design Studio and 50% as Instructional Staff for the M.L.I.S. program in the Information, Library & Research Sciences Department.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Services, the Director of the TRC leads a team providing outstanding service to UNCG students, faculty, staff, and the community. The Director of the TRC is responsible for the development of the department collections; oversight of public and technical services; staff supervision, consisting of one part time librarian, one fulltime support staff and a variety of Graduate Assistant and undergraduate student workers; facilities planning; education reference and instruction; campus and community outreach; acting as a liaison with the College of Education; university, school, department, and professional committees. This is a 12-month Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA) staff position.

Responsibilities in the department include assisting with program coordination, teaching school library courses, supervising school library practica and capstone field experiences and helping to advance the goals of the program through recruiting, marketing and outreach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Either a doctorate in LIS (or closely related field) plus two years professional experience in a school library OR a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (or closely related degree) with at least five years post MLIS library experience, at least two of which are in a school library, plus a record including a mix of some of the following: presentations, publications, special licensures or certifications, professional service, and/or teaching awards.

• Flexibility and efficiency when dealing with multiple demands.

• Demonstrate the necessary personal skills to work independently and incorporate feedback from supervisors into continuous professional improvement.

• Work collaboratively with peers to establish and maintain a positive work climate.

• Ability to speak publicly

• Additional required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications

Earned doctorate in LIS or a related area.

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience Org #-Department Dean's Office

• ED - 12001 Job Open Date 05/03/2024 For Best Consideration Date 05/17/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 35% Key Responsibility

Director of TRC & SELF Design Studio

Essential Tasks

• Develop and manage the TRC collection.

• Manage and update the TRC Spaces, Computer Labs, and A/V Equipment.

• Maintain TRC website and social media channels.

• Host SOE, local school system, and community events in TRC.

• Serve as sponsor and coach for Middle College Battle of the Books team - requires NCSLMA membership.

• Provide support to UNCG Admissions and SOE Office of Student Success by welcoming attendees for campus tours, UNCG Admitted Spartans days (4 Saturdays per year), prospective student tours, etc.

• Provide support for UNCG Homecoming, Science Everywhere and other campus and community events.

• Serve on SOE and campus committees.

• Attend and present at local, state and national conferences to promote awareness and visibility of the TRC/SELF.

Percentage Of Time 50% Key Responsibility

Instructional Staff

Essential Tasks

• Teach LIS school library courses.

• Supervise school library field experiences

• Serve on the school library committee

• Participate in the coordination of the school library program

• Engage in recruiting, marketing, and outreach, including travel to conferences

Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility

Supervision

Essential Tasks

• Supervise and evaluate TRC Assistant Director and TRC Program Coordinator.

• Hire and supervise graduate assistants and federal work study students.

Percentage Of Time 5% Key Responsibility

Budget Management

Essential Tasks

• Maintain all aspects of departmental funds; maintain budgets for the TRC & SELF Design Studio, non-state discretionary funds; expend funds for all departmental business including travel expenses, operational expenses, and event / conference expenditures; maintain and reconcile the departmental PCard; initiate paperwork for student-related payment actions including federal work study students; complete all HR relates task for TRC & SELF Design Studio; assist in budget creation; access financial and budget data for reporting.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions

• C, Holding

• C, Finger Dexterity

• C, Reading

• C, Writing

• C, Eye-hand coordination

• C, Vision-Visual inspection

• F, Hearing

• C, Talking

• C, Standing

• C, Sitting

• C, Walking

• C Work Environment Inside

• C, Outside

• F

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

(Open Ended Question)