- In collaboration with co-Directors, manage responsibilities, priorities, and goals of a highly collaborative department.
- Facilitate and guide the work of research services librarians and teams.
- Directly supervise librarians to support and enable their individual contributions, teamwork, and long-term professional growth.
- Define and deliver research services that are responsive to student, faculty, and researcher needs.
- Guide the department in balancing core services with strategic initiatives.
- Provide strong leadership in one or more areas of specialization, including research, scholarly publishing and open access, research data services, instruction, and collections.
- Keep abreast of trends, technologies, and policies impacting the research enterprise and researchers locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Provide vision and leadership in planning, policy development, resource management, and decision-making for RUS.
- Contribute to the broader professional community by sharing knowledge in scholarly/professional venues and through service to the University and the profession.
- ALA-accredited Master's degree in library or information science or other advanced degree with relevant experience by date of appointment.
- Experience working in a library or research setting with a track record of progressively responsible experience, including taking on new challenges, demonstrating a growth mindset, and leading others.
- Strong track record of collaboration and sensitivity in working with individuals.
- Knowledge of current trends and challenges facing researchers, research libraries, and higher education, especially in areas such as scholarly publishing and open access, research data services, instruction, and collections.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in an environment committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with academic departments to advance research and scholarship across disciplines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Managerial experience.
- Experience leading, creating, and participating in multidisciplinary teams and building collaborative relationships.
- Dedication to transforming research practices for openness, transparency, and inclusion.
- To be considered, please submit an online application and upload a CV and a cover letter that includes an assessment of skills and experiences related to minimum and preferred qualifications.
- Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on January 18, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of a reference check and standard background screening.
- Employer will not sponsor for Employment Visa status.
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Director of Research Services - Washington, United States - George Washington University
Description
Recruitment PlanI. RECRUITMENT PLAN
Posting Number:
F002343
Academic Title:
Director of Research Services
Rank:
Librarian II, Librarian III, Librarian IV
Administrative Title:
Discipline
Libraries
Specialty:
Contract Type:
Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - Renewable period depending on rank at date of hire., Librarian
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Proposed Start Date:
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Position Description Summary:
The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) enriches the academic experience of scholars and students and sparks innovation at GW. We enable research and teaching through access to the latest scholarship and rich archival resources, tailored support for researchers at all levels, guidance for faculty who want to explore new teaching methods and technologies in the classroom, and robust support for online education. Through innovative partnerships, dynamic workshops, and team-based approaches to project management and problem solving, GWLAI fosters collaboration and provides leadership across the university to support the shared mission of generating, making accessible, and preserving new knowledge. Having recently joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), GW is at an exciting moment in its history and trajectory, and GWLAI is a key partner in supporting the university's research and scholarly advancements and promoting discoveries and innovations made by the research community.
GWLAI is seeking a collaborative and service-oriented Director of Research Servicesto co-manage the Research and User Services (RUS) department.RUSis a highly collaborative unit where staff and librarians work together to meet student, faculty, and researcher needs across disciplines. Research Services librarians do this by being active teaching partners with faculty to support research instruction in face-to-face and online learning environments. We teach workshops supporting a wide range of user needs including data management and sharing, coding and data analysis, citation management, and much more. In addition to workshops and instruction partnerships, we support the GW community through consultations and team-based collection development and maintenance. LAI staff and librarians are champions of open access and support open scholarly communication and publishing practices, including the adoption and creation of open educational resources. We also contribute to the scholarly community through our own research, professional engagement, and service.
RUS is co-managed by a team of three directors who work together to manage the work and priorities of the department. Each director supervises their own portfolio of librarians. The new Director of Research Services will bring to this team their experience in and enthusiasm for research to co-lead the department in the oversight and development of service areas in data management and sharing, open access, scholarly communication, affordability of educational resources and materials, and other areas central to supporting research, teaching, and learning at GW.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Research indicates that applicants from underrepresented groups are hesitant to apply for positions if they do not meet all the minimum and preferred qualifications. We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop the preferred skills. Additionally, applicants are encouraged to communicate how their work and other experiences satisfy the minimum qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.
Rank and salary are contingent upon qualifications and are competitive for DC-area academic libraries. Minimum salary for each rank: Librarian II: $58,956; Librarian III: $68,700; Librarian IV: $80,300
Other Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package includes 22 days/year paid annual leave; 12 days/year paid sick leave; paid winter break and 8 other holidays; medical, dental, and vision;401(A) retirement plan, 4% base and GW will match 150% of the first 4% of your 403(B) contributions, up to a maximum of 6% of your eligible compensation; tuition assistance; ongoing support for professional development; and paid parental leave. Librarians are eligible to apply for research leave after a defined period of service. For benefit details, please visit GW Benefits.
This position is classified as a Council of Librariansposition and is eligible for a partial hybrid on-campus/remote work schedule. This position is a continual reappointment position with reappointment periods of 3-5 years depending on rank. Proven commitment to the profession is expected and can be exhibited through service, publication, and/or presentations.
Other Information:
The University and GWLAI are committed to creating a thoughtful, equitable, and inclusive culture that provides space for innovation and creativity. We offer a work environment that values and supports collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth and development. To foster excellence in an organization committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, LAI actively seeks candidates who bring culturally rich lived experiences and are excited to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and perspectives.
A virtual information session for interested candidates will be offered in the coming weeks. Please visit for details.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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