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Head of Libraries’ Engagement (Old Dominion University Libraries, Norfolk, VA)
Reporting to the University Librarian, the Head of Libraries’ Engagement coordinates the development of library engagement and communication strategies designed to inform, engage, and build relationships with campus stakeholders and community
partners. Promotes resources, services, and programs to create awareness, engagement with the Libraries and librarians, and integration of the Libraries into the University’s priorities (e.g., teaching and learning, research, community engagement). Collaborates
with personnel, campus partners, and community members to develop, deliver, integrate and assess impact of Libraries messages and brand. Represents the Libraries at campus, community, and professional programs and events. Oversees the Libraries’ social media
presence and serves as its media relations contact. Serves as the liaison to the University Strategic Communications department, Office of Community Engagement, and other related university units providing community engagement services and resources. The Head
of Libraries’ Engagement supervises the full-time Communications Coordinator and a part-time assistant, and serves on the Management Team, the primary decision-making body of the Libraries.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Master’s degree in relevant area; ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree, or international equivalent preferred. Considerable knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques of marketing, communications, and community relations
in an academic library setting, including managing social media; basic knowledge of graphic design and publication processes; excellent interpersonal skills, and considerable ability to communicate effectively within and outside of the library with diverse
faculty, staff, library users, and community members; excellent oral and written communication skills, including considerable writing and editing for print and web publication; considerable ability to create opportunities for engagement between University
and community members with the Libraries; considerable proficiency with software platforms and online publishing technologies, including publication software, photo editing and management software, graphic design, and social media; excellent time management
and organizational skills including ability to manage multiple deadlines; excellent presentation skills; highly detail-oriented; basic familiarity with assessment; basic ability to adapt to change, and to work independently and collaboratively in a complex
environment; willingness to work a varied schedule including evening and weekends as needed to support events and deadlines; basic ability to initiate and manage collaborative projects; initiative; demonstrated considerable record of designing, prioritizing,
completing, and assessing projects in a timely manner; considerable experience in creating, editing, and promoting written and visual content for marketing, and outreach with a high level of attention to detail; some prior library experience (preferably academic).
Preferred: Some experience in networking and building support of libraries among community stakeholders; some experience with developing and overseeing marketing and outreach services; some experience in creating or managing events
or programming; some experience with fundraising; some experience with web design; basic supervisory and personnel management experience; basic project management experience.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Minimum $60,000, commensurate with education and experience. Excellent benefits package.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Recognized as one of Virginia's premier research libraries, Old Dominion University Libraries are essential partners in teaching, research, and scholarly communication through expert, flexible, and entrepreneurial staff, access to information
resources, and spaces that encourage reflection, exploration, and interaction. As collaborative leaders in the facilitation of information discovery, creativity, and innovation, the Libraries empower the ODU community to provide solutions to complex, real
world problems.
ABOUT OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
Old Dominion University is a metropolitan state-supported institution with a diverse enrollment of more than 24,000, a leader in distance learning, and a Carnegie Extensive Doctoral/Research University. ODU is Virginia's forward-focused
research university with rigorous academics, an energetic residential community, entrepreneurial research and collaboration, and initiatives that contribute nearly $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy. More than 120 undergraduate and 130 graduate programs
at the master's, education specialist, and doctoral levels and a wealth of certificate and professional development programs are offered.
Position announcement and description are available at https://jobs.odu.edu/.
Screening of applicants will begin November 7, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.
CONTACT: A complete application will contain a cover letter addressing position requirements, resume and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references. Submit applications at
https://jobs.odu.edu/.
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran
status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Leanne Hillery
Head, Resource Description and Maintenance
Old Dominion University Libraries
757-683-4340
lhillery@odu.edu