Department Head, Library Public Services (Ferris State University)
Ferris State University is sincerely committed to being a truly diverse institution and actively seeks applications from Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups.
Post Date: 7/20/07 Position #: A10068
Department Head, Library Public Services, Ferris State University
Responsibilities:
Provides leadership for the overall planning, organization, direction, coordination and assessment of the department’s functional areas including reference services, library instruction, circulation and stack maintenance, library reserves, interlibrary loan, document delivery services, and support of the university’s distance programs. Ensures strong customer orientation in all operations of the department. Manages the department’s financial and human resources and monitors ongoing job audits, performance evaluations, promotion, tenure post-tenure review processes. Plans and coordinates quality service improvement and assessment projects. Coordinates departmental processes and work flows within the activities of other functional areas of the Library and works collaboratively with other university departments. Supports and promotes professional development for all Public Services staff. Prepares departmental planning documents, including strategic planning, budget, and annual unit action planning materials. Oversees collection development and management of the Reference Collection’s print, digital and multimedia resources.
Qualifications:
Required - ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science. Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Broad understanding and awareness of national and international issues and trends in reference services, information literacy, library instruction, and access services, including library application of Web 2.0 tools. Ability to efficiently use pertinent computer and information technologies appropriate in an administrative setting (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, electronic calendar). Ability to maintain a positive and effective relationship with the University’s faculty and staff. Ability to communicate and work effectively in a diverse setting. At least five years of recent full-time, progressively responsible experience, including at least three years of supervisory and management experience in a (preferably academic) library. Preferred Second Master’s or earned doctoraate.
Salary:
$60,000-$70,000 for a 12-month appointment, plus an excellent benefit package valued at approximately 45% of base salary. Comprehensive benefits (after applicable eligibility and accrual periods) include 20 days vacation, two days personal leave, paid holidays, insurance (health, dental, vision, life, disability), medical reimbursement account, retirement system options (e.g., TIAA-CREF, Fidelity) with 12% University contribution, several supplemental retirement annuity options, tuition waiver, and generous support for professional activities.
Application Information:
Apply with letter addressing your qualifications as related to the position responsibilities; resume; three letters of reference; and the names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references from supervisors or colleagues solicited especially for this position. Official transcripts will be required from candidates invited to interview for this position. First consideration will be given to applications received by September 15, 2007. Send application materials to: Public Services Department Head Search Committee, Attn: Cindy Jackson, Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education, 1010 Campus Drive, FLT-410, Big Rapids, MI 49307.
Description of Ferris State University and the surrounding community:
Serving more than 12,000 students, Ferris State University offers 170 academic programs in a diversity of disciplines, with graduate and professional programs in optometry, pharmacy, nursing, criminal justice administration, information systems management, and education. FLITE features a variety of public work and study spaces, a total seating capacity of 1,300 and computer connectivity for more than 1,000 users.
Ferris’ main campus is located in Big Rapids, Michigan, a city of 12,000 located on the picturesque Muskegon River, 55 miles north of Grand Rapids and within 220 miles of Detroit and Chicago. Nestled in the middle of western Michigan’s vacation heartland, this former logging community offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including canoeing, tubing, and fishing on the Muskegon; biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing on the White Pine trail; camping in four county parks; and boating, swimming, and fishing on many of the 101 lakes in Mecosta County. Some of the Midwest’s best ski resorts are to the north; to the west are the Manistee National Forest and Lake Michigan (60 miles from campus). For more information on Ferris, visit our Web page at http://www.ferris.edu.
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