Director of User Services

Description

Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of User Services provides strategic, administrative, and fiscal leadership for the public-facing library operations of the UA Little Rock Ottenheimer Library. Reporting directly to the Dean of the Ottenheimer Library, this position serves as a key member of the senior administrative leadership team, supporting library-wide strategic planning, policy development and resource allocation to support the university's academic mission.

The Director provides leadership and operational oversight for a broad portfolio of user-centered services, including information, reference, and technology support, circulation, course reserves, resource sharing, and tangible collections management. The position drives the library’s marketing, communication, and community engagement strategies; collaborates on public-facing digital platforms and web presence; and leads data-informed assessment initiatives to evaluate service impact, align with institutional student success outcomes and foster continuous improvement. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

This position holds a 12-month, on-site faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure.