The University of Virginia Library seeks an innovative and energetic leader
for the position of Director of Arts & Media Services. The Director has
overall administrative and programmatic responsibility for the Clemons
Library, Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library, and Music Library.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Public Services and
Collections, the Director of Arts and Media Library Services will provide
leadership, foster communication, and enable collaboration in raising the
profile of library collections and services for the visual and performing
arts and media across the academic community at the University of Virginia.
Qualifications:
Required: Master's degree in library science or a related field.
Demonstrated successful leadership and administrative accomplishments in the
innovative and effective use of scholarly information resources and
technologies. Demonstrated ability to promote collaborative and
forward-looking initiatives, services, and programs. Knowledge of emerging
information technologies and digital library initiatives. Knowledge of
research and scholarship in the arts and media, and developments in higher
education. Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
Preferred candidates will also exhibit evidence of significant and
progressively-responsible leadership and experience in managing and
supervising others, demonstrated commitment to service excellence, ability
to work cooperatively and maintain effective, creative, and flexible working
relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff and students.
Preferred:
A second Master's degree in an arts-related field. A record of flexibility,
creativity, and commitment to diversity, mentoring and developing staff.
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive depending on qualifications. This position has administrative
and professional faculty status with excellent benefits, including 22 days
of vacation and TIAA/CREF and other retirement plans. Review of applications
will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must apply through the University of Virginia online employment
website at https://jobs.virginia.edu/
Search by position number FP642, complete application, and attach cover
letter and resume, with contact information for three current, professional
references. For assistance with this process contact Library Human
Resources at (434) 924-3081.
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural
diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations
from members of underrepresented groups.
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