Student Success Librarian, UGA Libraries, (Athens, GA)

Posted November 5, 2026

Job Description:

The Student Success Team at UGA Libraries seeks a collegial, service-oriented librarian to join a dynamic team supporting student success through hands-on learning, instruction, and outreach.

Reporting to the Director of the Miller Learning Center and Student Success, the Librarian will use user-needs-assessment methods to cultivate welcoming, meaningful, and inclusive connections with students and student groups across campus. They will work collaboratively with co-curricular units and departments to identify and develop sustainable, high-impact student success initiatives that connect students with library expertise, services, collections, and spaces. This will include work with the Creative Engagement Wing, the First Year Odyssey program, First Year Writing Seminars, and other student-success partners. They will also contribute to one-time instruction for first-year courses as well as instruction in creative technologies (instruction may vary based on functional duties), and will work with members of the Libraries Academic Engagement department to develop digital instructional assets that provide asynchronous support for identified courses and other teaching sessions.

Position Duties:

Develop and deliver targeted library instruction and outreach for First-Year Odyssey, First-Year Writing, and other courses that support student success and Creative Engagement Wing initiatives, typically providing 15-30 instruction sessions per semester based on demand and operational capacity.
Develop and apply knowledge of makerspace operations and related technologies to provide consultation, instructional support, and resources for students, faculty, staff, and Creative Engagement Wing fellows.
Provide reference assistance to library users by working virtual chat services on a weekly basis.
Participate in year-round outreach programming, with a focus on key times in the academic cycle such as the beginning of the semester, exam periods, and new student orientation through activities like tabling, therapy pet coordination, and stress-relief initiatives.
Proactively identify potential ideas for new outreach or collaborations with other departments and make recommendations for programming to promote student services.
Supervise and mentor student workers in accordance with operational needs and staffing schedules.
Participate in service opportunities across the library, university, or profession at large by participating on committees, attending conferences and workshops, and other professional development.
Support community outreach initiatives, including partnerships with K-12 schools, UGA-affiliated camps, OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute), and high school Advanced Placement research programs, typically 2-4 times a year based on team capacity.
Perform other duties as assigned to support team priorities and library goals.

Qualifications:

1 or more years of experience teaching or facilitating instruction and workshops for learners with varying educational backgrounds, experience levels, or stages of learning.
Familiarity with instructional technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting, button makers, or textile equipment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
Ability to organize engaging outreach efforts.
Ability to effectively supervise student workers.
Strong organizational skills, with the flexibility to adapt as priorities shift Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Familiarity with frameworks for information literacy.
Familiarity with frameworks for making, hands-on fabrication, or project-based learning.

Hours & Compensation:

This is a Full-Time position. Because this role is focused on engaging with students, occasional evening or weekend responsibilities should be expected.

Minimum salary begins at $61,000.

How to Apply:

To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit the official job posting, linked here.