Director of Learning Support Services (Director IV) and Director of Digital Information Resources

The Nancy Thompson Library (NTL) of Kean University is undergoing a transformation utilizing innovative technologies, including the use of unique mobile apps and cloud based information systems customized for the individual user, providing real time notification of academic, scholarly resources as well as campus activities.  We seek a Director of Learning Support Services, as well as a Director of Digital Information Resources with a vision to help redefine the role of academic libraries to prepare students for challenges of the 21st century.

Both Directors will administrate across multiple campuses to advance Kean University’s research, teaching and global agendas. Operations Management includes the Kean USA campus, as well as other programs/divisions at Kean Ocean, Kean Highlands and its additional location Wenzhou-Kean University, in China. This includes potential travel to and assignments of work at other locations. Positions require a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours. Work schedule is assigned according to shifts/rotations to cover 24/7 facility and service operations that may vary by academic and calendar year.

Director of Learning Support Services

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Director of Learning Support Services provides visionary leadership to guide the Nancy Thompson Library in its ongoing transformation through dynamic changes in all aspects of information and learning support services. The Director will create and manage an increasingly networked, interactive, and collaborative environment in which student learning support services are provided anytime and anywhere. The Director will continuously evaluate, engage the broader Kean Community and external partners to meet the evolving needs of the NTL mission at a world-class campus in a global learning environment. This includes changes in the way student learning is acquired, delivered, consumed, shared and reconstituted among KU students, faculty, and staff for educational, research and professional development purposes.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems or a related field and two years of professional experience in a research, educational and/or learning commons setting with advanced understanding of digital information resources and technology and best practices for the digital student interface applied to student learning support services.  A Doctorate degree may be substituted for two years of the indicated experience. Specialty in Education, Instructional Design or student learning support pedagogy is preferred. Candidate must have a strong understanding of the evolving issues and trends in higher education, library transformation to learning commons settings, open access and scholarly communications.

Application: Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to: Search Committee Chairperson, Director of Learning Support Services, by email to ntljobs@kean.edu. Please specify Director of Learning Support Services in the subject heading.  

Director of Digital Information Resources

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Director of Digital Information Resources provides visionary leadership to guide the Nancy Thompson Library in its ongoing transformation through dynamic changes in all aspects of information services. The Director will create and manage an increasingly networked, interactive and collaborative environment in which student learning support services are provided anytime and anywhere. The Director will continuously evaluate, engage the broader Kean Community and external partners to meet the evolving needs of the NTL mission at a world-class campus in a global learning environment. This includes changes in the way student learning is acquired, delivered, consumed, shared and reconstituted among KU students, faculty and staff for educational, research and professional development purposes.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems or a related field and two years of professional experience in a research, educational and/or learning commons setting with advanced understanding of digital information resources and technology and best practices for the digital student interface.  A Doctorate degree may be substituted for two years of the indicated experience. Specialty in Management, Business or online learning is preferred. Candidate must have a strong understanding of the evolving issues and trends in higher education, library transformation to learning commons settings, open access and scholarly communications.

Application: Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to: Search Committee Chairperson, Director of Digital Information Resources, by email to ntljobs@kean.edu. Please specify Director of Digital Information Resources in the subject heading.  

Candidacy review begins immediately for both positions and continues until appointment is made. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required prior to the starting date of employment.

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer