Kilgore College

Director - Library

Library - Kilgore, TX - Full Time

Position summary:

Kilgore College seeks a visionary, enthusiastic and student-focused leader in positioning the Kilgore College Library for ongoing excellence in supporting student and faculty success. The Director is responsible for the efficient management and vision of the library, including budget, operations, supervision, and direction of library staff. This position will promote a positive work environment, communicate effectively with faculty, students and community members and identify ways to promote library goals and initiatives in keeping with the College’s strategic plan. Candidate must have Master’s degree in library science or closely related field.

Position responsibilities:

  • Supervises library staff, coordinates activities and absences, and arranges for appropriate training and technical support for faculty and students; provides communication to staff regarding actions and decisions of KC’s administration and Board of Trustees.
  • Evaluate current services and set library policies, goals and objectives within the framework of the college’s mission.
  • Prepares and recommends budget based on current needs and the requirements for effective operation.
  • Plans and prepares for future innovation and submits proposals for enhancement of services based on objective needs analysis and use of statistics/projections.
  • Ensures that required reports for federal and state agencies and internal needs are completed accurately and promptly.
  • Responsible for electronic, print and non-print collection development.
  • Ensures instruction in information literacy is available to students, faculty and staff, in formats suitable for class, group, operational or individual needs.
  • Maintain information resources, and ensures appropriate preservation of essential data and records; trains KC faculty and staff in record retention based on Texas laws and policies.
  • Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge in library science and operations; requests appropriate professional development as needed.
  • Represent Kilgore College through community involvement and activities.
  • Maintains communications and memberships as appropriate with professional associations.
  • Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Minimum Position Requirements:
  • Master’s degree in library science or closely related field, such as Information Science.
  • At least three years’ experience in library positions, preferably in higher education.
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Must be able to work and lead in a typical office environment, including appropriate computer skills and skills in supervision of professional and clerical staff.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • 5 Full-Time Direct Reports    0 Part-Time Direct Reports
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
  • No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
  • No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Safety:
  • Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

Benefits and Perks

  • 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
  • Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
  • An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’
  • Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
  • Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
  • Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children. 
  • Compensation for this 12-month position is $65,657

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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