To apply, visit http://www.uacareertrack.com and complete
an on-line faculty application for job #33888. Be prepared to attach
a resume and letter of interest and to include names and contact information
for three professional references on the faculty application.
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Position
Information
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Position
Title
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Assistant Dean and
Team Leader, Digital Library and Information
Systems Team
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Job
Number
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33888
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Department
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1701-University
Library
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Posted
Rate of Pay
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DOE
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Category
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Appointed:
Professional
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Job
Open Date
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11-02-2005
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Job
Close Date
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Open Until Filled
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Review
begins on
(Continues until position filled)
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12-05-2005
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Benefits
Eligible
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Yes - The
University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health,
dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and pre-tax savings
plans, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, child care programs,
tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members, and
access to UA recreation and cultural activities.
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Full
Time/Part Time
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Full Time
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Limited
to current UA employees only
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No
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Documents,
in addition to application, which are required for a complete application
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Letter of Interest
Resume
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Additional
Materials Required
(Include instructions for submission)
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To
ensure consideration, please include the names and contact information
for three professional references in the space provided on the on-line
faculty/appointed application.
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Position
Summary
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In 2010 the University of Arizona Library and the Center for Creative Photography are
innovative, entrepreneurial, and integral to the University's exceptional
learning and research environment. Our students and faculty recognize the
Library as a place of discovery and community, critical to achieving
their full potential.
We are creators and stewards of a trusted information environment. We
enable the discovery and dissemination of knowledge and preserve our
unique collections. Thus, we advance the University's mission to
discover, educate, serve, and inspire.
All staff are charged with advancing the vision and mission of the
Libraries through system-wide thinking and shared responsibility for
successful teams. Individuals are responsible and accountable for problem
solving and process improvement, and are empowered to make decisions at
appropriate levels. Staff are encouraged to take satisfaction in their
accomplishments in an atmosphere of cooperation and to have balanced
personal and professional lives.
The Digital Library and Information
Systems Team (DLIST) at the University of Arizona Libraries is part of a dynamic, team-based learning
organization dedicated to a customer centered philosophy. We work in an
environment of shared authority, responsibility and decision-making and
believe in a diverse group of colleagues supporting the learning and
research environment at a comprehensive research university.
DLIST provides vision and direction related to digital library
initiatives and other library information systems. In collaboration with
other library teams, DLIST creates and maintains the technical
infrastructure for the Libraries including the Information Commons and Center for Creative Photography. DLIST supports
existing systems and technologies while developing and introducing new
technologies to facilitate learning and research, encourage learner
self-sufficiency and improve access to electronic information. Currently,
DLIST is comprised of two work teams. One work team is responsible for
the network, servers, desktop computers and other network-connected
devices. The other work team is responsible for designing, developing,
implementing, integrating and maintaining the core applications and
services to support all digital library and library support functions.
The incumbent in this position provides and promotes vision and
leadership for DLIST and the Library in all areas of technology related
to digital libraries and information systems. This person will provide
leadership in identifying, planning, implementing and evaluating
information technologies, including the library's computing infrastructure,
operating systems, hardware and software, to support information
technology goals for the Library and the campus. This position represents
the Libraries in collaborative campus and community (local, state and
national) activities concerning computing and information systems and
interacts with college and central computing leadership representing the
Libraries. The incumbent in this position is a member of Cabinet,
the administrative leadership team for the Univeristy of Arizona Library
system, and will participate in library-wide cross-functional projects as
well as in campus-wide activities.
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Duties
and Responsibilities
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1. Understands and
communicates the Library's mission, vision, values and goals. While
conveying the larger context in which the Library operates, exhibits
personal commitment and takes leadership in creating team commitment to
achieving goals. Leads team in translating library and team strategic
goals into action.
2. Represents the University Libraries in campus IT forums and in
regional and national consortia.
3. Promotes team commitment to a customer focus.
4. Works proactively and constructively to identify, define and solve
problems within their own team and between teams and other individuals.
Works with team members to develop coaching mechanisms to help individual
team members who are having performance problems.
5. Facilitates and involves all team members in team planning,
objective-setting and problem solving, empowering and holding team
members accountable for participation and results.
6. Works with team members to define team and Team Leader roles and
appropriate methodology for decision-making. Seeks and utilizes data and
objective criteria for decision-making. Helps team recognize options and
consequences of team decisions. Has final accountability for seeing that
decisions get made and that there is appropriate follow-through.
7. Fosters an environment that encourages risk-taking and creativity.
8. Works proactively and constructively to develop and coach team members
to be self-motivated; ensures professional, career, and skill
development; ensures structure is in place for all team members to
participate in the coaching and development of all staff.
9. Communicates and leads development of team understanding and support
of library-wide decisions and priorities; helps the team communicate and
create understanding of team issues library-wide.
10. Helps promote and support diversity within the team and the Library.
11. Works with the team to build self-managing capabilities, including
effective delegation to sub-teams and individuals.
12. Champions cross-functional efforts to improve quality, service, and
productivity.
13. Anticipates and responds to changes in the environment to help the
Library move forward.
14. Leads in management of budgets; fosters understanding of and
responses to internal and external funding opportunities and constraints.
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Additional
Minimum Qualifications
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Master's degree in
library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution,
management information systems, or other relevant field.
At least 5 years of related professional work experience in an academic
setting or other research environment.
Assignment to a continuing-eligible or year-to-year appointment will
depend on the relevant degree of the successful candidate. Only
applicants with an MLS degree and a record of achievement which would
allow appointment at the Associate Librarian level can be
continuing-eligible.
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Preferred
Qualifications
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Demonstrated
ability to lead and manage an information technology program that has
accomplished the strategic and operational goals of a research and/or
large library organization.
Significant experience working with information technologies in areas
such as the design of an enterprise-wide architecture, application
development, knowledge/data management, network systems and services,
user support and desktop services, web systems and services, user
interface design, hardware and software engineering, and IT security.
Demonstrated success to lead and manage a highly technical, diverse team.
Ability to communicate in writing and convey information or ideas clearly
or persuasively in a variety of contexts and to audiences with a range of
technical knowledge.
Excellent collaborative and analytical skills.
Demonstrated commitment to a culturally diverse learning environment.
Knowledge of trends in higher education and learning.
Ability to work with diverse people in a team-based organization with
openness and responsiveness to a changing environment.
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Standard
Pre-Employment Screening
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The University of Arizona conducts pre-employment screening for all positions,
which includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications,
and work history.
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What
kind of criminal background check is required for this position?
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This position is
security sensitive due to title or department and requires a criminal
background check
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Supplemental
Pre-Employment Screening
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None
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Departmental
Home Page
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http://www.library.arizona.edu/
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Quick
Link
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www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=181464
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To Apply, go
to the University of Arizona’s online application system at http://www.
uacareertrack.com/ and search for Job #33888. Follow the directions
on how to apply.
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an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona
recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from
individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds.
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EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer.
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