Director of the Learning Commons
Job Description
Posting Number
20141726SPosition Title
Director of the Learning CommonsLocation
Skyline CollegeDepartment
Academic Support & LT SKY (DEPT)Position Number
2F0167Percentage of Full Time
100%FLSA
Exempt (does not accrue overtime)Months per Year
12Min Salary
$142,008 (annual)Max Salary
$179,892 (annual)Position Type
Administrative/Supervisory PositionsWho We Are
The College and the District
Who We Want
The Position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Directs all aspects of the Learning Commons with a strong commitment to public service, customer satisfaction, and quality programming for students, faculty, staff and community patrons
- Provides leadership for all aspects of library operations, including acquisitions, reference, circulation, collection development, technical services, outreach, and programming
- Coordinates and integrates academic support services with leadership from other functional areas such as tutoring, testing, supplemental instruction, and professional development
- Contributes to curriculum development, student success, and retention initiatives
- Creates a dynamic and innovative Learning Commons environment that meets the needs of students based upon current research, best practices, and user assessments assuring that services are provided in multiple formats and locations
- Collaborates with students and academic partners to meet the needs of all types of learners in both face-to-face and online courses
- Directs and supervises all aspects of staffing including developing, scheduling, training, and evaluating Learning Commons employees
- Makes recommendations for innovations and improvement based on the review and tracking of system and process data, and keeping informed on advancements and changes in the fields of student learning, library, academic support, and academic technology
- Provides leadership for the interpretation of college policies and establishes and administers Learning Commons procedures
- Develops, administers, and advocates for the Learning Commons budget, programs, and grant proposals when applicable
- Serves as key emergency prevention, preparedness, and response personnel as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a Masters degree or above from an accredited institution in Library Science or a discipline reasonably related to the position OR the equivalent
- Two years of managerial experience in a supervisory role reasonably related to the assignment
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovation; and the ability to interact effectively and work productively, collegially, cooperatively, and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups in a complex and rapidly changing environment
- Ability to view issues from a college and campus-wide perspective, foster teamwork, and stimulate cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
- Proven successful supervisory, management, and leadership experience with a demonstrated commitment to mentoring, training, and staff development
- Experience planning and coordinating all aspects of library and/or learning center operations
- Progressive administrative experience within a library, learning commons, or academic support center; minimum of three years of experience working in higher education
- Knowledge of best practices in student success strategies and learning-related support services
- Demonstrated experience and engagement in applying emerging and academic technologies that support the learning process in the classroom and online and those that support process improvement and automation of services
- Skill in communicating respectfully, sensitively, and effectively with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
Physical Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a community college library and/or learning center
- Knowledge of specific programs and related college services available to the campus community, students, and other potential participants
- Experience in grant writing
- Knowledge of library operations
- Experience with Ex Libris Alma
- Knowledge of specific Learning Commons programs and related services
Benefits
Open Date
01/16/2024First Review Date
04/01/2024Open Until Filled
YesSpecial Instructions Summary
1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).
2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.
3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicants cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicants qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.
Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.
For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Web Page: www.smccd.edu/hr
Conditions of Employment
1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.
EEO Statement
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.
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