Director of Academic Resources and Library Services

Job Title: Director of Academic Resources and Library Services


Department: Academic Affairs

About Wheelock College

Founded in 1888 and located in Boston, MA, Wheelock College is a private institution with the public mission of improving lives of children and families. The College fulfills this mission by providing a strong education in the arts and sciences and in its professional fields -education, child and family studies, and social work - for which its undergraduate and graduate programs are nationally and internationally recognized. Throughout its academic programs and student experience, the College reflects the multicultural dimensions of the communities and countries in which it operates and fosters diverse learning experiences - all of which contributes to the success, leadership, and impact that its graduates enjoy in a wide variety of careers.

Summary:

Provide leadership for programs and services of college library and other academic resources; develop innovative educational resources for digital age.

Responsibilities:

• Administer operations and services of academic resources
• Plan and advocate for technology and educational resources
• Ensure access to library services for students and faculty not in Boston
• Promote intellectual and scholarly life of the College
• Work with library consortia; serve as voting member of Board of Trustees for Fenway Libraries Online
• Participate on committees and other programs at the College

Qualifications:

Master of Library Science required, Ph.D. preferred.
Extensive experience working in academic library environment.
Supervisory, budgeting experience.
Expertise in information technology related to library services.
Ability to work collegially with diverse groups.
Strong communication skills.

Commitment to Diversity

Wheelock is a diverse community devoted to promoting and acceptance of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, or physical ability. Each employee, regardless of position, is thus expected to support actively the College's commitment to such diversity by displaying a positive attitude toward and acceptance of all employees and students regardless of such differences.

Wheelock College is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

To apply: www.wheelock.edu (Work at Wheelock)


March 2008