From: Becky Thoms <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 15:42:10 +0000
Assessment Coordinator
Utah State University’s MerrillCazier Library seeks an analytical,
collaborative, and innovative individual to serve as the Assessment
Coordinator in a tenure-track faculty role of Assistant or Associate
Librarian. This newly created position reports to the Department
Head/Associate Dean for Instruction, Collections, and Patron Services
and works with library faculty and staff cultivating a culture of
assessment. The Assessment Coordinator develops and directs, in
conjunction with library faculty and staff, assessment projects of
library resources, services, spaces, and technology to help determine
impact and achievement of library and university mission and strategic
goals.
Responsibilities
Strategize and coordinate with library faculty and staff, the
on-going, long-term assessment and evaluation of resources, services,
spaces, and technology through qualitative and quantitative research
design and analytical, data-driven, analysis
Serve as liaison to campus and consortia assessment efforts, including
through subject librarian efforts
Support library marketing efforts through data analysis and reports
Chair Library Assessment Committee
Coordinate collection and preservation of assessment data and reports
Minimum Qualifications
An advanced degree in a relevant discipline by May 2018
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and strategize to
manage, implement and execute projects
Demonstrated ability to accomplish complicated tasks and projects with
minimal supervision
Familiarity developing and designing assessment activities and
gathering and reporting on data via quantitative & qualitative
methodologies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including listening,
writing, and speaking
Ability to work as part of a team environment and independently as needed
Commitment to meeting established Library criteria for promotion and tenure
Ability to analyze, share data and create reports
In order to be appointed at the Associate Librarian level, the
candidate must have a minimum of 6 years’ experience in an academic
setting in addition to the above.
Preferred Qualifications
ALA-accredited MLS
Experience with, or ability to learn, data analysis and statistical
and data visualization tools like Excel or SPSS
Conversant with IRB protocols
Prior experience with library assessment
Academic library experience
Utah State University offers a competitive benefits package, to
include medical and dental with a 14.2% retirement contribution by the
University, and 22 days/year vacation. The Library provides generous
support for professional development and travel.
Utah State University is a multi-campus, land-grant institution. Utah
State University’s campus in Logan is located 80 miles north of Salt
Lake City, within easy driving distance of many national parks. The
surrounding Wasatch Mountains, including ski resorts, trails, lakes
and rivers, place Utah State University in one of the finest outdoor
recreational environments in the nation.
Review of applications will begin on March 8, 2018, and the position
will remain open until filled.
Apply online at: http://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=3181.
Becky Thoms
Head of Digital Initiatives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-3000
435.797.0816 (office)
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