Student Success Librarian (2 Openings), University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Posted February 6, 2021
Description:
The UConn Library seeks two proactive librarians who are passionate about positively impacting the holistic student experience. The Student Success Librarians will work collaboratively with Library colleagues, students, and campus partners to actively support student academic success and lifelong learning at UConn. The successful candidates will draw on strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to build and maintain successful working partnerships across the UConn Library and larger University community.
Reporting to the Head of Reference & Curriculum Services, both Student Success Librarians will develop, deliver, and assess engaging, scalable, and sustainable programming and services. One position will have a special focus on advancing Open Educational Resources (OER) efforts and the other on advancing the Library’s information literacy programming.
Along with all UConn Library personnel, the successful candidates will advance diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion efforts at the Library, making positive contributions to a culture of inclusion and respect in all interactions within the Library and across the University. The contributions of the successful candidates will exemplify the UConn Library values of kindness and trust, curiosity and inquiry, equity and inclusion, and having fun.
Appointment and Application Terms:
This is a full-time position based in Storrs, Connecticut. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn and a highly desirable work environment. Rank and salary are dependent upon education, qualifications, and experience.
Applications must be submitted online using UConn Jobs (reference search #494988) and include a cover letter, detailed resume, and contact information for three professional references. The original job posting can be found here. Candidates should address in their cover letter and/or resume how their candidacy meets the position responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications (if applicable).
Nominations and inquiries should be sent in confidence to [email protected]. To ensure full consideration, inquiries and applications should be submitted by February 28, 2021.