University Director of Collections and Metadata Strategy, City University of New York (CUNY), New York, NY

Posted July 16, 2025

Job Description

The Office of Library Services (OLS), part of the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) at the CUNY Central Administrative Office, supports 31 libraries across CUNY’s 25 campuses, serving a diverse student body of over 275,000. In partnership with campus libraries, OLS leads university-wide library initiatives.

OLS seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as University Director of Collections and Metadata Strategy. This newly restructured role will lead efforts in coordinated collection development, metadata strategy, project and budget management, and assessment. The Director will have the opportunity to redefine metadata services and collection workflows and policies across the CUNY Library system.

Reporting to the University Dean of Libraries, the Director will shape and support CUNY Libraries’ collective print and digital collections, expand consortial initiatives, guide procurement and licensing of electronic resources, and ensure efficient and equitable access to resources through the Alma Library Services Platform (LSP). The role manages over $8M in centrally purchased and university-wide electronic resources and related services, including open educational resources (OER).

The Director will also work closely with the OLS Systems team to manage Alma’s electronic resource management (ERM) module, activate centrally licensed content in the Network Zone, and ensure seamless access for all CUNY users. This role includes supporting open access initiatives, promoting data-informed decision-making, and advancing user experience and discovery services across the system.

The salary range is $111,560 – $129,310 , commensurate with credentials, education, and experience.

Please see here for a full job description: https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/university-director-of-collections-and-metadata-strategy/228006FE9D6D494489EA03F6DA402F7F/job/

How to Apply:

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY’s web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is here

CLOSING DATE: July 24, 2025