Chair, Libraries Information Technology
University of Florida
Gainesville
Chair, Libraries Information Technology
RANK: Chair and Associate University Librarian or Chair and University
Librarian
REPORTS TO: Associate Dean, Discovery and Access and Fackler Director of the
Health
Science Center Libraries
SALARY: Actual salary will reflect selected professional's
experience and credentials
Minimum Salary at the Chair and Associate University Librarian rank is $99,375
(inclusive of administrative stipend)
Minimum Salary at the Chair and University Librarian rank is
$111,187 (inclusive of administrative stipend)
Job No #: 492971
DEADLINE DATE: Position is
open until filled.
Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of
application materials - see our website at:
http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm or the APPLICATION PROCESS section
below for further details. Failure to submit the required
documents may result in the application not being considered.
JOB SUMMARY
The Chair of the Libraries Information Technology (IT Chair) department is a
tenure track library faculty position responsible for leading a service
oriented department of approximately 20 staff members that research, develop,
optimize and support advanced information systems and technology for the
Smathers Libraries. The IT Chair leads the Libraries' internal IT department,
a service hub providing an array of services and support, including technical
expertise for evaluating external service providers, application development,
project management, risk management, and administration supporting
collaborative and collegial ways of working across the Libraries to optimally
deliver on program and project needs with minimal overhead. The IT Chair
clearly establishes and communicates the vision and strategic directions of
the department and partners with campus organizations to ensure library goals
and objectives are met.
This position is a member of the administrative leadership team, providing
vision and strategic planning to the Smathers Libraries as a whole, ensuring
that resources, both human and capital, are appropriately managed to achieve
stated goals and objectives.
To support all students and faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and
global society, the IT Chair will be expected to include individuals of
diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and
perspectives in work activities. The IT Chair will pursue professional
development opportunities, stay abreast of advances in the field of
information technology, perform scholarly research, and provide service at the
institutional and professional levels as related to assignment, and in
accordance with the Libraries' tenure and promotion criteria.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Through superior customer service, accountability and cost effectiveness,
ensures that the IT department realizes its critical role in supporting the
achievement of the Libraries' strategic goals. Helps define the vision,
strategic directions, and priorities of information technology in the
Libraries, including partnerships with campus organizations that are critical
to the success of the Smathers Libraries' future innovation and direction.
Provides leadership and vision for the overall planning, development,
coordination and operational support and maintenance of the Libraries'
information technology infrastructure. In consultation with the Libraries'
leadership and campus and statewide organizations, makes and recommends
strategic information technology choices in support of the Libraries' goals.
Initiates, develops, and facilitates the implementation and maintenance of
advanced information systems for the Libraries. Plans for equipment upgrade
and replacement life cycles, manages a hardware and software budget, and works
with vendors to purchase and support networked computers used in a physically
dispersed environment.
Leads a team of approximately 20 staff in a dynamic environment that values
customer service, collaboration, problem solving, teamwork and innovation.
Mentors and motivates staff. Creates learning opportunities and expectations
for continuous improvement of all aspects of the IT department. Measures
performance and makes continuous improvements to effectively work in an
environment defined by interdependent projects requiring cross-functional
teams.
Designs efficient and productive workflows; tracks progress of deliverables;
ensures timeliness and quality of customer service to both library staff and
the broader constituencies served by the Libraries. Monitors and maintains
accurate information and data regarding end user issues, projects and other
activities, including actions taken and time required to resolve those issues.
Provides statistical data and reports, particularly capacity and business-
model documentation, with an emphasis on productivity and operational
