CVCC

Director of Learning Resources

SALARY See Position Description

LOCATION Phenix City, AL

JOB TYPE Full-Time

JOB NUMBER 2024-41

OPENING DATE 11/22/2024

CLOSING DATE 12/6/2024 11:59 PM Central

CAMPUS LOCATION Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Position Summary

NOTE: CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OBSERVES EASTERN TIME.

Under the direction of the Dean of Instruction, the person in this position manages the College's Learning Resource Center (LRC). Pursuant to Alabama Act. 2024-360 and Alabama Community College Policy and Procedure 204.01, neither tenure nor non-probationary status may be attained in this position.

Salary: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3, Rank II: $57,507-$91,145, which is based on years of directly related full-time experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for this position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• Online employment application
• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Copies of ALL college transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date degree conferred

Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications and for appropriate placement on the salary schedule. Letter(s) must include employment dates, employment status, and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.

Completion of all sections of the online application is required. Application materials, including transcripts, must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Degrees must be posted on transcripts.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, official transcripts may be requested by the College prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all application materials become the property of CVCC. Only applications received during the period of

the announcement will be considered. NO PHOTOS, please. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

2. Develop, implement, and evaluate long-range goals and objectives for the LRC operations.

3. Promote the LRC services in the community.

4. Develop, implement, and evaluate library policies and procedures.

5. Develop, implement, and evaluate library policies and procedures.

6. Assess library resources and comply with the SACSCOC standards.

7. Supervise and evaluate full-time and part-time library staff.

8. Oversee library collection development and material acquisitions.

9. Provide reference and circulation services.

10. Assist in cataloging and interlibrary loans.

11. Ensure off-site instructional workshops on resource and information literacy for faculty and staff when requested.

12. Facilitate LRC orientation/training for all faculty and staff annually.

13. Provide instructional workshops on resource and information literacy for faculty and staff when requested.

14. Serve as faculty liaison to maintain current library resources for programs of study.

15. Develop and maintain current lib-guides for students.

16. Develop and update information literacy videos for CANVAS and other online learning platforms.

17. Prepare purchase requests for library books and supplies.

18. Receive and process newly purchased library books and supplies.

19. Maintain invoices and balance records with the Business Office.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adheres to all policies and procedures set forth by the College.

2. Maintain confidentiality of identified sensitive information and of departmental information.

3. Remain current in and enhance professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing education.

4. Interact with and serve diverse student and employee populations in a courteous and friendly manner.

5. Adhere to College standards of professionalism and confidentiality, including courteous and friendly interaction with other CVCC employees.

6. Maintain appropriate work hours as outlined in the State and College policies, and assigned by the supervisor or dean.

7. Recruit potential students, both traditional and nontraditional, for the College, and assist in retention efforts.

8. Represent the institution in a positive manner.

9. Participate in advance registration, regular registration, and schedule adjustment as assigned.

10. Serve on committees as assigned.

11. Participate in graduation.

12. Participate in the College's planning process.

13. As a Campus Security Authority (CSA), report to the official or office designated by the institution to collect crime report information, such as the campus police or security department, those allegations of Clery Act crimes that the CSA concludes were made in good faith.

14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution, in Library and Information Science (MLIS), or the equivalent from an American Library Association accredited graduate program
• A minimum of one (1) year of directly related full-time experience in a college or university automated library. (A minimum of two (2) years of part-time experience may be considered.)
• Documented supervisory experience
• Demonstrated familiarity with current library technology
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including experience interacting with a diverse faculty, staff, and students
• Evidence of a proactive, student-centered library service philosophy and sensitivity to the expectations of library patrons
• Effective oral and written communication skills; proficiency in the English language Competent use of the Microsoft Office suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of five (5) years of directly related full-time experience in an automated college or university setting

Application Procedures/Additional Information

All correspondence with applicants regarding this search process will be sent via email.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy announcement and must submit a complete application packet via the online application process by the deadline in order to be considered. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD PHOTOS.

The online application link is found on the employment page of the College's website at:

https://www.cv.edu/about/leadershiresources/andttps://www.schooljobs.com/careers/accs/chattahoochee.

Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

The College will not incur the cost of applicants' interview expenses. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

All male applicants between the age of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. In the event of a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Applicants hired by CVCC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act. No. 2011-535.

CVCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. CVCC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates or employees. CVCC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,507.00 - $98,696.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person