Director, Miller Learning Center & Student Success, University of Georgia, (Athens, GA)

Posted May 21, 2024

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Learning Services & Academic Engagement, the Director of the Miller Learning Center & Student Success is responsible for helping to advance the Libraries’ support and learning strategies for students, including first-generation students, students from underserved, underrepresented groups, international students, transfer students, and graduate students, by developing intentional projects and initiatives that will ensure awareness of library support, programs, and services. Additionally, this position will oversee the general management and administration of the Miller Learning Center (MLC) which includes classroom facilities, study space, the makerspace, and the monitoring and managing of events. Facilitates regular communication with the MLC partners, including EITS and CTL, and collaborates with them on programs, activities, services and initiatives.

Coordinates orientation programming for the library and works closely with marketing/communications colleagues in the library to promote library events, resources, and services. Works collaboratively with the Director of Academic Engagement to identify, develop, and implement a suite of instructional digital assets to help students develop the critical thinking and critical evaluation skills necessary for success during their undergraduate/graduate careers.

This position will collaborate with campus stakeholders to employ user experience and other assessment methods to identify current and ongoing student needs, and make recommendations for inclusive space, policy, and service enhancements.
The Director for the Miller Learning Center & Student Success sets the service standard for the department, encouraging collaboration across teams and creatively enhancing the user experience through assessment efforts to revise and develop new services. This role establishes a framework that provides for team growth and develops a culture of innovation that will allow the department to offer consistently excellent services and support for UGA students, faculty, and staff.
UGA librarians are non-tenured faculty members working on 12-month contracts.

How to Apply

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