ELUNA Content Working Group
Executive Director University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions
ELUNA Content Working Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Search for the Executive Director
University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions
College Park, Maryland
THE SEARCH
The University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) invites applications and nominations for the role of Executive Director. USMAI is a consortium of 17 academic and specialized libraries that are housed within 15 institutions. The Office of the Executive Director for USMAI is located on the University of Maryland, College Park campus in the McKeldin Library. USMAI is dedicated to sharing human and information resources to advance the research and learning of various constituencies that partner with its member libraries.
In collaboration with the Council of Library Deans (CLD) and the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, the Executive Director of USMAI will provide visionary and energetic leadership for the Consortium. Working with the CLD, the Executive Director is responsible for managing the programs and services of the Consortium, implementing strategic initiatives, and seeking new opportunities and funding sources to improve the services and performances of the member libraries. The next Executive Director will be at the forefront of trends in academic libraries and be able to bring new ideas to the Consortium.
Minimum Qualifications:
A demonstrated command of trends in academic and digital libraries, information policy, and information technologies.
Personal skills to maintain effective relationships while building consensus with staff, constituents, and professional colleagues.
Knowledge of technology applications relevant to user-centered library services.
Excellent project management skills.
A minimum of twelve years of relevant and progressively responsible experience working in either academic libraries, associations, related non-profit organizations, or similar organizations.
A record of progressively increasing administrative skills relevant to the requirements of the position, including ability in leadership, participative management, and sound fiscal oversight.
APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search:
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-system-maryland-and-affiliated-institutions/executive-director . Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.
Sean Farrell, Partner
Karreem Mebane, Senior Associate
Drew Chang, Search Coordinator
Isaacson, Miller
1800 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20006
The University System of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law.
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University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions
College Park, Maryland
THE SEARCH
The University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) invites applications and nominations for the role of Executive Director. USMAI is a consortium of 17 academic and specialized libraries that are housed within 15 institutions. The Office of the Executive Director for USMAI is located on the University of Maryland, College Park campus in the McKeldin Library. USMAI is dedicated to sharing human and information resources to advance the research and learning of various constituencies that partner with its member libraries.
In collaboration with the Council of Library Deans (CLD) and the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, the Executive Director of USMAI will provide visionary and energetic leadership for the Consortium. Working with the CLD, the Executive Director is responsible for managing the programs and services of the Consortium, implementing strategic initiatives, and seeking new opportunities and funding sources to improve the services and performances of the member libraries. The next Executive Director will be at the forefront of trends in academic libraries and be able to bring new ideas to the Consortium.
Minimum Qualifications:
A demonstrated command of trends in academic and digital libraries, information policy, and information technologies.
Personal skills to maintain effective relationships while building consensus with staff, constituents, and professional colleagues.
Knowledge of technology applications relevant to user-centered library services.
Excellent project management skills.
A minimum of twelve years of relevant and progressively responsible experience working in either academic libraries, associations, related non-profit organizations, or similar organizations.
A record of progressively increasing administrative skills relevant to the requirements of the position, including ability in leadership, participative management, and sound fiscal oversight.
APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search:
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-system-maryland-and-affiliated-institutions/executive-director . Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.
Sean Farrell, Partner
Karreem Mebane, Senior Associate
Drew Chang, Search Coordinator
Isaacson, Miller
1800 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20006
The University System of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law.
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