Job Description

The ideal candidate for this position will be an innovative, collaborative leader with a passion for service ; h ave  a clear vision for a library's role in promoting teaching, learning, and scholarship ; and understand the need to balance existing library services and resources with  emerging technologies, ensuring the library  remains a vital resource for patrons.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the library's operation, including collection development, instruction, public service, archives, and facilities.
• Ensure that the librar y stay s current with changes in technology, communication, instruction, outreach, and information storage and delivery.
• Oversee financial operations and develop budget requests and expenditures for the library budget.
• Provide leadership that invites collaboration, encourages teamwork, promotes diverse perspectives, and values transparency
• Collaborate with stakeholders, disciplines, and programs to provide a learning environment and  appropriate resources to encourage student engagement in all aspects of inquiry, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 
• Represent and  promote the library; serve on committees as  required .
• Meet the diverse needs of library stakeholders.
• Some weekend and evening hours may be  required .

Simpson College is a small liberal arts college with a dedicated group of faculty, staff, and students. Simpson's  campus is in Indianola, Iowa, a part of the greater Des Moines metropolitan area. The Des Moines area has a population of over 600,000, and economic growth has outpaced the U.S.  as a whole in recent years. In addition, the cost of living is well below the national average. To learn more about Simpson College, please visit? .

Minimum Qualifications:

• MAL, MIS, or other relevant graduate degree plus academic library experience.
• An understanding of the library's role in achieving Simpson's mission.
• 3 – 5 years of library experience, including at least 2 years of successful administrative experience in an academic library environment, including supervising others.
• Record of planning skills, including budget management, goal-setting, and strategic plan implementation.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills, including the ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, alum ni , and the  general public .
• Strong analytic and strategic skills in prioritization, resource allocation, and decision-making.
• Knowledgeable implementation and  utilization of library technology.
• Knowledgeable about current and emerging trends in higher education and library services such as copyright, plagiarism, intellectual freedom, technology, and assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited graduate degree
• 3 or more years of budget management.

About Simpson College

Simpson’s 85-acre campus Indianola campus is a beautiful space and where the majority of classes are offered to their students. Located in south-central Iowa, just 12 miles south of Des Moines, Simpson’s main location gives students the best of both worlds: the friendly atmosphere of a college town with the benefit of living near an exciting metropolitan area. Indianola is host to many nationally known events, including the Des Moines Metro Opera and the National Balloon Classic, which features hot air balloons competition and family entertainment.

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