Director of Learning Commons, Southern Maine Community College, South Portland ME
Posted July 2, 2014
Bargaining Unit: MEA Administrator, Level 4
Salary: $46,221 – $76,396 (starting $46,221 – $56,846)
Benefits: 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available), vision insurance, choice of Maine Public Employees Retirement System or TIAA CREF in lieu of social security, generous vacation/personal/sick time allowances, 12 paid holidays, professional development, and free tuition within the MCCS for employees, spouse and/or dependents.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Assoc. Dean of Academic Affairs, the Director of the Learning Commons will take a lead role in the integration of library and academic support services within the Learning Commons and other venues The Director provides vision, leadership, and management in developing innovative services and integration of technology in library, tutoring, and related student success functions.
- Directs all aspects of the Learning Commons with a commitment to customer satisfaction, quality, and accuracy for students, faculty, staff and community patrons.
- Coordinates and integrates learning services with leadership from other functional areas such as tutoring, testing, writing and faculty instructional services; contributes to curriculum development/student success and retention initiatives.
- Creates a dynamic and innovative Learning Commons environment based upon current research and best practices, assuring that services are provided in multiple formats and locations.
- Directs and supervises all aspects of staffing including developing, scheduling, training and evaluating Learning Commons employees.
- Makes recommendations for innovations and improvement based on the review and tracking of system and process data, and keeping informed on advancements and changes in the fields of student learning, library and academic support, and publisher support programs.
- Provides leadership for the interpretation of College policies and establishes and administers Learning Commons’ procedures.
- Develops and administers the area budget, communication plans, and grant proposals when applicable.
Minimum Qualifications: Essential: Master’s in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited institution.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:
- Progressive administrative experience within a library, (community college library experience preferred), learning commons, or academic support center; minimum of three years’ experience working in higher education
- Knowledge of best practices in student success strategies and learning-related support services
- Proven successful supervisory, management, and leadership experience with demonstrated commitment to mentoring, training, and staff development
- (Preferred) Demonstrated experience and engagement in applying emerging and academic technologies that support the learning process in the classroom and online, and those that support process improvement and automation of services
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovation; and ability to interact effectively and work productively, collegially, cooperatively, and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups in a complex and rapidly changing environment
- Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
- Ability to view issues from a college and campus-wide perspective, foster teamwork,
and stimulate cross-functional collaboration
Application Process: Review of applications will begin immediately will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to [email protected] or mail to:
Southern Maine Community College
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106
Attention: Denise Reny, HR & Benefits Manager