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The UC Irvine Libraries

Institution

University of California, Irvine Libraries

Job Title

Assistant University Librarian for Administrative Services

Closing Date

2013-01-03

Description

The University of California, Irvine Libraries seeks an innovative, creative, flexible, and knowledgeable leader to join our organization as Assistant University Librarian (AUL) for Administrative Services. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic staff in developing an excellent research library for a university ranked nationally among the best. The AUL has an unusual opportunity to actively participate in shaping the quality and character of the Libraries during a time of change, challenges, and new opportunities.

Reporting to the University Librarian, the AUL for Administrative Services is the senior administrator responsible for ensuring effective and efficient utilization of the financial, facilities, and human resources of the UCI Libraries and directs the Libraries’ planning, assessment, and research efforts. In close collaboration with the University Librarian, the AUL coordinates the Libraries’ strategic planning and organizational development programs. The AUL for Administrative Services provides leadership within the Libraries for human resources management, employee relations, and staff development and is responsible for ensuring that excellent research, analysis, planning, measurement, and reporting are integral parts of all programs and services in the UCI Libraries. As a member of the UCI Libraries’ Leadership Council, the senior management team for the Libraries, the AUL for Administrative Services shares responsibility library-wide for collaborative, innovative, and excellent leadership, management, and decision-making; ensures organizational effectiveness and efficiency; and shares in library-wide responsibilities for resource management and development of library policies.

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University has an excellent benefits program including leave policies, retirement system, and insurance plans which equal approximately 40% of salary.

The UCI Libraries, comprising the Langson Library, the Ayala Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library, are committed to innovation and excellence and are in a major period of change. The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles. Founded in 1965, UCI has more than 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students, about 1,100 faculty, and 9,000 staff. UCI’s academic programs are ranked nationally among the top universities; several doctoral programs are ranked in the top ten.

The full position description with instructions on how to apply is listed on the UCI Libraries’ web site at http://www.lib.uci.edu/about/jobs/librarian-vacancies.html with links to additional web sites featuring campus and community information. Applications received by January 3, 2013 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

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URL

http://www.lib.uci.edu/about/jobs/descriptions/AUL_Admin_Services.html