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Head of Resource Management job at Union College New York
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Senior Level Manager (Director, Dept Head, VP, General Manager, C-level)
Unlimited or Flexible PTO, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Gym / Health Stipend, Retirement Savings, Education Assistance, Mental Health Support, Disability, Paid Holidays, Paid Illness Leave, Paid Time Off, Career Development, Mindfulness Offering
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Title:
Head of Resource Management Location:
Schenectady United States Job Description: Union College's Schaffer Library seeks an experienced acquisitions and e-resources librarian for the position of Head of Resource Management. This role will manage processes, mostly in Alma, that help us provide access to the best quality information available to our faculty and student community. The unit, consisting of the head of the group as well as 3 FTE, performs work related to acquisitions, licensing, maintenance of electronic resources, and budgeting. Union College's Schaffer Library seeks an experienced acquisitions and e-resources librarian for the position of Head of Resource Management. This role will manage processes, mostly in Alma, that help us provide access to the best quality information available to our faculty and student community. The unit, consisting of the head of the group as well as 3 FTE, performs work related to acquisitions, licensing, maintenance of electronic resources, and budgeting. Head of Resource Management Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular full time Supervisor: Director of Content & Digital Library Systems Position Purpose: Provides leadership and management for the acquisition and/or licensing of materials in physical and electronic formats, including books, journals, films, databases, and standing orders. Ensures streamlined access to holdings via the library's discovery tools and knowledge base. Monitors the contents budget (approximately $2.3M) in consultation and collaboration with the College Librarian and Collection Development Librarian. Supervises acquisitions, continuations / electronic resources, and finance staff in the Resource Management department. Stays informed about trends, developments, and best practices related to acquisitions and electronic resources. The successful candidate is expected to pursue a focused program of professional development, scholarly activity, and service as described in the Union College Faculty Manual Section II.VI and Appendix V. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Supervision and Management of Acquisitions Processes: Manages and supervises staff (currently 3 FTE) that acquire/license, receive/activate, and invoice library materials. Oversees the maintenance of order records in the library services platform (Alma). Works with Collection Development Librarian to complete acquisitions processes by providing financial, license, and other administrative information for purchases and continued commitments. Ensures timely follow-through on purchase, renewal, withdrawal, and cancellation decisions. Works closely with the Cataloging & Metadata Librarian to ensure bibliographic records are managed appropriately. Management of Electronic Resources: Ensures holdings are up to date, and leverages the Alma Community Zone to manage coverage. Works with vendors to evaluate new functionality and offerings. Works closely with Systems & Discovery Librarian to maintain access and troubleshoot authentication issues related to licensing and vendor connectivity. Works with the Contracts Office to ensure vendor contracts are executed in a timely manner. Assessment and Reporting: Creates and maintains reports for electronic resources usage, cost per use analyses, and budget trends. Loads usage records (COUNTER / SUSHI) and analyzes results. Maintains expertise in the library services platform and serves as in-house reference for workflow creation and improvements. Budgeting: Monitors and approves bill payments; anticipates annual budget expenditures and monitors expenses for collections. Works with staff to maintain Alma budget and reconcile with the campus financial system (Workday). Creates reports around budgeting and trends. Resolves issues around accounting and payments. Library and Campus Collaborations: Participates in library-wide services and projects, such as workshops and events. Contributes actively to the discussion and planning for all aspects of department and library services to the diverse Union community, outside library users, and visiting researchers. Contributes to, and provides leadership in, various departmental and library-wide committees and working groups. Qualifications: Master's degree in library or information science from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience. A minimum of 5 years' experience managing library print and electronic resources required, preferably in an academic environment. Minimum three years supervisory experience required, preferably in an academic environment. Demonstrated knowledge of workflow development in next-generation integrated library systems or library services platforms. Proficiency with spreadsheet and/or database software required, preferably Microsoft Excel. Experience with budgeting, acquisitions, electronic resource and knowledge base management software preferred. Evidence of leadership in the fields of content access and resource management, including demonstrated effective management, planning, and assessment. Ability to work collaboratively with library colleagues, faculty, administrators, staff, and students to accomplish goals. Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow staff colleagues. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekend and evening hours to attend campus and library events. Ability to travel regionally and nationally for consortia, membership meetings and professional development. Compensation: The annual salary rate for this position is $78,000.00 - $80,000.00. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Location: Schenectady, NY. The expectation for this role is that the selected candidate will be available to work onsite and in person. The college does allow for periodic hybrid work flexibility in accordance with the employee handbook. Location: Schenectady, NY We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications. We offer exceptional benefits including: Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions. E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
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Title:
Head of Resource Management Location:
Schenectady United States Job Description: Union College's Schaffer Library seeks an experienced acquisitions and e-resources librarian for the position of Head of Resource Management. This role will manage processes, mostly in Alma, that help us provide access to the best quality information available to our faculty and student community. The unit, consisting of the head of the group as well as 3 FTE, performs work related to acquisitions, licensing, maintenance of electronic resources, and budgeting. Union College's Schaffer Library seeks an experienced acquisitions and e-resources librarian for the position of Head of Resource Management. This role will manage processes, mostly in Alma, that help us provide access to the best quality information available to our faculty and student community. The unit, consisting of the head of the group as well as 3 FTE, performs work related to acquisitions, licensing, maintenance of electronic resources, and budgeting. Head of Resource Management Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular full time Supervisor: Director of Content & Digital Library Systems Position Purpose: Provides leadership and management for the acquisition and/or licensing of materials in physical and electronic formats, including books, journals, films, databases, and standing orders. Ensures streamlined access to holdings via the library's discovery tools and knowledge base. Monitors the contents budget (approximately $2.3M) in consultation and collaboration with the College Librarian and Collection Development Librarian. Supervises acquisitions, continuations / electronic resources, and finance staff in the Resource Management department. Stays informed about trends, developments, and best practices related to acquisitions and electronic resources. The successful candidate is expected to pursue a focused program of professional development, scholarly activity, and service as described in the Union College Faculty Manual Section II.VI and Appendix V. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Supervision and Management of Acquisitions Processes: Manages and supervises staff (currently 3 FTE) that acquire/license, receive/activate, and invoice library materials. Oversees the maintenance of order records in the library services platform (Alma). Works with Collection Development Librarian to complete acquisitions processes by providing financial, license, and other administrative information for purchases and continued commitments. Ensures timely follow-through on purchase, renewal, withdrawal, and cancellation decisions. Works closely with the Cataloging & Metadata Librarian to ensure bibliographic records are managed appropriately. Management of Electronic Resources: Ensures holdings are up to date, and leverages the Alma Community Zone to manage coverage. Works with vendors to evaluate new functionality and offerings. Works closely with Systems & Discovery Librarian to maintain access and troubleshoot authentication issues related to licensing and vendor connectivity. Works with the Contracts Office to ensure vendor contracts are executed in a timely manner. Assessment and Reporting: Creates and maintains reports for electronic resources usage, cost per use analyses, and budget trends. Loads usage records (COUNTER / SUSHI) and analyzes results. Maintains expertise in the library services platform and serves as in-house reference for workflow creation and improvements. Budgeting: Monitors and approves bill payments; anticipates annual budget expenditures and monitors expenses for collections. Works with staff to maintain Alma budget and reconcile with the campus financial system (Workday). Creates reports around budgeting and trends. Resolves issues around accounting and payments. Library and Campus Collaborations: Participates in library-wide services and projects, such as workshops and events. Contributes actively to the discussion and planning for all aspects of department and library services to the diverse Union community, outside library users, and visiting researchers. Contributes to, and provides leadership in, various departmental and library-wide committees and working groups. Qualifications: Master's degree in library or information science from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience. A minimum of 5 years' experience managing library print and electronic resources required, preferably in an academic environment. Minimum three years supervisory experience required, preferably in an academic environment. Demonstrated knowledge of workflow development in next-generation integrated library systems or library services platforms. Proficiency with spreadsheet and/or database software required, preferably Microsoft Excel. Experience with budgeting, acquisitions, electronic resource and knowledge base management software preferred. Evidence of leadership in the fields of content access and resource management, including demonstrated effective management, planning, and assessment. Ability to work collaboratively with library colleagues, faculty, administrators, staff, and students to accomplish goals. Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow staff colleagues. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekend and evening hours to attend campus and library events. Ability to travel regionally and nationally for consortia, membership meetings and professional development. Compensation: The annual salary rate for this position is $78,000.00 - $80,000.00. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Location: Schenectady, NY. The expectation for this role is that the selected candidate will be available to work onsite and in person. The college does allow for periodic hybrid work flexibility in accordance with the employee handbook. Location: Schenectady, NY We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications. We offer exceptional benefits including: Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions. E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
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