Posting Date: 03/28/2018 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Apply Here: https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/4015 Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. BENEFITS include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits. *Preferred Qualifications*: Ph.D in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program or a related field or second Master’s degree *Job Specific Required Qualifications*: - Progressively responsible higher education leadership experience in academic libraries, with substantial management skills in planning, finance, team building, and faculty and staff development; - Clear understanding of both information technology and information literacy and their changing roles in higher education; - Experience with university and library assessment; - Understanding and commitment to Kettering University Values a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students. b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics. c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation. d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners. e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do. *Job Duties*: Percent of Time 50% - Transform library services to a modern concept that will support project-based learning while moving into a learning commons concept in a newly-constructed space. Percent of Time 20% - Continuously seek avenues to optimize customer service through the application of innovative technologies, policies, and services by working with library staff to create meaningful learning opportunities for students, including those relating to digital projects and collaborative learning opportunities. Percent of Time 5% - Commit to continuously developing an organizational culture that advances diversity skills among Library staff and advocates for cross-cultural leadership. Percent of Time 10% - Articulate a positive image of the Library across campus and establish and promote library involvement in teaching and learning by collaborating with University Deans in the development and implementation of strategic plans and programs for STEM research and academic curriculum Percent of Time 5% - Participate in scholarship to advance the profession. Percent of Time 5% - Continuously foster Library development efforts, including grant seeking and fundraising. Percent of Time 5% - Participate in appropriate state, regional and/or national professional associations. -- *Dawn M. Winans* *Public & Research Services LibrarianLibrary* *Phone: 810-762-9842* *Fax: 810-762-9744* *1700 University Ave~Flint, MI, 48504 * *Kettering University* *"Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail." * *~ Charles Kettering*