Associate University Librarian

Required Qualifications: A graduate degree in computer science, information systems/technology, educational technology, library science, archival or museum studies, or any related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated ability to lead production-oriented technical teams, workflows, and/or projects, including the ability to envision and communicate high-level strategy for IT and technical services in alignment with Library and University goals. Demonstrated experience leading through organizational change. Collaborative leadership skills with proven success in developing and sustaining deep partnerships with colleagues both internally and externally. Understanding of academic library technologies, services, and user needs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for diverse audiences and a commitment to transparency, with the ability to actively gather, synthesize, and act on input from a wide variety of stakeholders. Skilled prioritization for a complex work environment, including a track record of effective organization, time management, and follow-through. Commitment to and record of modeling, mentoring, and developing individuals and teams.

Desired Qualifications: Experience navigating, negotiating, and building key relationships in a higher education, academic, non-profit and/or business setting. Experience developing and implementing sustainable annual and long-term budgetary resource management plans. Experience developing, documenting, evaluating, and communicating about technical processes, policies, and procedures. Experience leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of library-specific technologies.

What You'll Do: Develop and implement forward-looking strategies for the library's information technology and technical services portfolio, aligning programs, investments, and emerging technologies with the library's and the university's priorities. Guide the development and management of technology infrastructure and production-oriented technical workflows across the lifecycle of library resources, strengthening discovery, access, accessibility, and long-term stewardship. Set strategic direction, allocate resources, and provide administrative guidance for divisional operations, services, policies, procedures, and major initiatives. Partner with library administration, campus information technology leaders, and external organizations to develop and sustain reliable services, coordinate infrastructure, resolve issues, and advance shared goals. Lead organizational change and continuous improvement by evaluating and reimagining workflows, improving efficiencies, and encouraginginnovation, experimentation, and meaningful risk-taking. Oversee, mentor, and develop six department directors; guide workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, professional development, and employee growth across the division. Foster collaborative, user- and partner-centered service delivery across organizational boundaries, including sponsoring cross-library teams and strengthening coordination among library locations and departments. Use assessment, evaluation, and data analysis to inform decisions and continuously improve services, workflows, programs, and resource allocation. Represent the library with university stakeholders, consortial partners, and national organizations, advancing the University of Michigan Library's role in collaborative and interdependent networks. Plan, manage, and monitor a large divisional operating budget with accountability and transparency, identifying opportunities to control costs and increase organizational impact.

Required Qualifications: A graduate degree in computer science, information systems/technology, educational technology, library science, archival or museum studies, or any related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated ability to lead production-oriented technical teams, workflows, and/or projects, including the ability to envision and communicate high-level strategy for IT and technical services in alignment with Library and University goals. Demonstrated experience leading through organizational change. Collaborative leadership skills with proven success in developing and sustaining deep partnerships with colleagues both internally and externally. Understanding of academic library technologies, services, and user needs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for diverse audiences and a commitment to transparency, with the ability to actively gather, synthesize, and act on input from a wide variety of stakeholders. Skilled prioritization for a complex work environment, including a track record of effective organization, time management, and follow-through. Commitment to and record of modeling, mentoring, and developing individuals and teams.

Desired Qualifications: Experience navigating, negotiating, and building key relationships in a higher education, academic, non-profit and/or business setting. Experience developing and implementing sustainable annual and long-term budgetary resource management plans. Experience developing, documenting, evaluating, and communicating about technical processes, policies, and procedures. Experience leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of library-specific technologies.