Technology Solutions Manager
Description
Amigos Library Services seeks to fill the role of Manager within its Technology Solutions team. This position has the option to work from Amigos’ Addison / Dallas office, Ballwin / St. Louis office, or remotely. Read the full description of this exciting opportunity and the application instructions below.
Position Overview
Amigos is currently engaged in the development of a Hyku repository solution and is committed to expanding its work to include other technology solutions for academic and public libraries. The Technology Solutions Manager will facilitate the short- and long-term planning for Amigos’ current and future technology solutions for libraries.
Working with the Technology Solutions team, the Manager will initiate member and community engagement to identify desired technology solutions; actively lead the development, testing, documentation, training, and customer service for solutions; and explore new opportunities.
This position reports to the President and CEO.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills.
This position supervises staff; engages with partners; and designs, develops, and delivers written documentation and live trainings. The ability to communicate professionally and productively is key to the leadership of this unit. - Critical thinking and evaluation.
This position plans and manages the ongoing development of Amigos’ Technology Solutions, actively engaging with libraries, developing partnerships with other organizations and developer communities, and identifying promising new products and solutions. - Professionally engaged and curious.
This position, and through its direct reports, develops and maintains state, regional, and national professional relationships and actively seeks out new opportunities for collaboration. - 3-5 years’ experience integrated library, information retrieval, and other library technologies and/or experience with product development or management.
Education
Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program or a master’s degree with experience working in libraries or with library professionals, preferred.
Salary and Benefits
The anticipated hiring salary is from $75,000. Amigos offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental coverage; optional vision and supplementary insurances; 401(k) retirement plan; vacation, personal, and sick days.
Application and Deadline
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume as PDF attachments in an email to resumes@amigos.org. Questions should be directed to Miguel Figueroa (figueroa@amigos.org).
The position is open until filled with review of applications beginning immediately.
About Amigos Library Services
Amigos Library Services is a not-for-profit library consortium dedicated to serving over 500 academic, public, and special libraries throughout the Southcentral and Southwest regions and across the United States. Amigos provides member libraries with group purchasing, materials delivery, continuing education, and technology hosting services.
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Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 03:54 UTC
Last updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 03:54 UTC