Metropolitan New York Library Council
Head of Technical Services at Hunter College
Metropolitan New York Library Council, New York, New York, us, 10261
Head of Technical Services – Hunter College
Hunter College seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and effective leader to manage the Technical Services unit of the Hunter College Libraries. This role reports to the Dean and Chief Librarian and is responsible for providing strategic direction and leading the staff in acquisition, electronic resource management, metadata and discovery. The position is based at Hunter College’s main campus on East 68th Street in Manhattan and will support branch libraries for Social Work & Public Health, Health Professions, and Art. Hunter Colleges Libraries operate near many major cultural institutions and offer scholars and creative artists a vibrant and dynamic community within a highly diverse urban setting. As part of the City University of New York, a nationally recognized metropolitan university system, Hunter is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work.
Job Details Employment Type: Full‑time (In‑person) Posted: October 13, 2025 Application Deadline: November 10, 2025 Location: New York, New York
Responsibilities
Provide vision and management to the Technical Services unit through planning, leadership, assessment, and delegation;
Supervise the positions of Metadata and Discovery Librarian, Collections and Acquisitions Librarian, E‑Resources Librarian and Acquisitions Manager;
Establish workloads, monitor and evaluate performance, and coach and counsel as needed;
Design and implement technical services policies and procedures, ensuring they are effectively communicated and implemented across the libraries;
Empower technical services staff to make decisions at appropriate operational levels, providing guidance when needed, and holding individuals accountable for successful completion of assignments;
Facilitate and support professional development opportunities to increase staff expertise with technical services standards, and technologies;
Support team building and a positive organizational culture;
Monitor collection budget expenditures to ensure efficient use of resources;
Serve on Hunter College, CUNY, and/or departmental committees, and engage in professional development and scholarly activities.
Qualifications
Master’s in Library Science (MLS), Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or a closely related discipline from an ALA‑accredited institution.
Minimum of seven years of leadership and management experience in an academic or research library technical services unit with progression towards increasing responsibility.
Record of scholarship and professional achievement appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop high‑performing teams.
Demonstrated ability to delegate, prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, improve and streamline library operations.
Ability to navigate complex institutional systems.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with scripting and working with APIs;
Experience with descriptive metadata for digitized and born‑digital content;
Demonstrated ability to work with current metadata standards;
Working knowledge of metadata management and transformation tools;
Experience with Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo library services platform;
Experience with New York State and CUNY procurement processes;
Experience with CUNY‑based systems and software;
Experience working in a unionized labor environment;
Familiarity with data‑driven decision‑making, assessment tools, and library analytics.
Compensation Associate Professor salary range: $90,838–$129,041 Full Professor salary range: $113,982–$136,546 CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
How to Apply Applications must be submitted online through the CUNY portal on the City University of New York employment website ( cuny.jobs ) using the CUNYFirst job system. Search for job opening ID 31157, click "Apply Now" and follow the instructions. Please prepare a single document (Word, PDF, or text) that contains your cover letter or statement of scholarly interests, curriculum vitae/resume, and the names and contact information of three references. Document file names should not exceed 10 characters and must not contain symbols such as accents or punctuation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Closing Date This search will remain open until filled. The committee will begin reviewing completed applications on November 10, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position remains open beyond the initial round.
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Job Details Employment Type: Full‑time (In‑person) Posted: October 13, 2025 Application Deadline: November 10, 2025 Location: New York, New York
Responsibilities
Provide vision and management to the Technical Services unit through planning, leadership, assessment, and delegation;
Supervise the positions of Metadata and Discovery Librarian, Collections and Acquisitions Librarian, E‑Resources Librarian and Acquisitions Manager;
Establish workloads, monitor and evaluate performance, and coach and counsel as needed;
Design and implement technical services policies and procedures, ensuring they are effectively communicated and implemented across the libraries;
Empower technical services staff to make decisions at appropriate operational levels, providing guidance when needed, and holding individuals accountable for successful completion of assignments;
Facilitate and support professional development opportunities to increase staff expertise with technical services standards, and technologies;
Support team building and a positive organizational culture;
Monitor collection budget expenditures to ensure efficient use of resources;
Serve on Hunter College, CUNY, and/or departmental committees, and engage in professional development and scholarly activities.
Qualifications
Master’s in Library Science (MLS), Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or a closely related discipline from an ALA‑accredited institution.
Minimum of seven years of leadership and management experience in an academic or research library technical services unit with progression towards increasing responsibility.
Record of scholarship and professional achievement appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop high‑performing teams.
Demonstrated ability to delegate, prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, improve and streamline library operations.
Ability to navigate complex institutional systems.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with scripting and working with APIs;
Experience with descriptive metadata for digitized and born‑digital content;
Demonstrated ability to work with current metadata standards;
Working knowledge of metadata management and transformation tools;
Experience with Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo library services platform;
Experience with New York State and CUNY procurement processes;
Experience with CUNY‑based systems and software;
Experience working in a unionized labor environment;
Familiarity with data‑driven decision‑making, assessment tools, and library analytics.
Compensation Associate Professor salary range: $90,838–$129,041 Full Professor salary range: $113,982–$136,546 CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
How to Apply Applications must be submitted online through the CUNY portal on the City University of New York employment website ( cuny.jobs ) using the CUNYFirst job system. Search for job opening ID 31157, click "Apply Now" and follow the instructions. Please prepare a single document (Word, PDF, or text) that contains your cover letter or statement of scholarly interests, curriculum vitae/resume, and the names and contact information of three references. Document file names should not exceed 10 characters and must not contain symbols such as accents or punctuation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Closing Date This search will remain open until filled. The committee will begin reviewing completed applications on November 10, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position remains open beyond the initial round.
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