Associate Director of State University of New York (SUNY) Library Services

Description

SUNY has opened the search for the Associate Director of State University of New York (SUNY) Library Services and invites applications for the position.  

Position description and application information: https://esc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=140428 

The SUNY Library Services (SLS) supports library technology management and library services initiatives by: 

• Managing the SUNY Library Services Platform and Discovery Solution, currently Alma and Primo VE 

• Providing support to the entire SUNY system and managing services and resources directly for institutions, as well as providing individual consulting and management services 

• Providing collections and procurement support for system-wide and group content 

As a part of the Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS), the SLS connects strategic directions from the entire SUNY system and works to assist with implementation and management of initiatives at the campus level. 

Job Summary 

The SUNY Library Services (SLS) Associate Director will coordinate delivery of SUNY Library Services support offerings and lead major projects and initiatives in a variety of program areas.  The Associate Director will act as the coordinating contact for some extended support campuses and serve as the lead for specific SLS service offerings.  The SLS Associate Director will direct and coordinate the work of SUNY Library Services Support Specialists and will work with the Director of SUNY Library Services to address support needs and assess effectiveness of support programs.  The incumbent will represent the SUNY Library Services Group to external and internal groups or stakeholders in a variety of areas, such as participation in relevant SUNY Libraries Consortium working groups or task forces, coordinating relationships with vendors, and working with other SUNY program offices.  

The review of Applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until position is filled. 

Questions about the search may be directed to search committee chair, SUNY Library Services Director Shannon Pritting (Shannon.Pritting@suny.edu). Remote working location is negotiable within New York State.