Head of Assessment Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Position Number:

002167

Department:

Library (Adm)

Employment Type:

Permanent –

Full-time Months Per Year:

12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Leads library assessment and integrates assessment and evidence-based decision-making across the Library. + Coordinates data collection, storage, processing, and dissemination for decision-making and reporting. + Analyzes and reports quantitative and qualitative data gathered from various sources in the Library and across campus. + Collaborates on assessment research projects across the Library and supports assessment-focused data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings. + Explores and communicates new assessment methods, including analysis and data collection to library staff. + Provides consultation to library staff on assessment methods including usability testing, data collection and analysis. + Participates in the library’s Strategic Planning Committee; creating tools to assist the library in conducting strategic planning; developing and advising on the creation of strategic metrics; and contributes to annual reports relating to annual strategic plan accomplishments. + Develops and implements internal training on assessment methods, data collection and analysis, and technologies. + Works closely with campus OneIT on business intelligence systems, assessment data storage, and data security. + Coordinates the data collection for annual reports, strategic plans, and surveys. + Ensures a collegial, team-oriented work environment. + Displays excellent customer service and interpersonal skills when working with patrons and colleagues. + Plans for, hires, develops, and manages reporting personnel, including faculty, staff, student assistants, interns, and non-student temps. + Advises and serves as a resource for library administration related to budget/finance planning; grant writing and support; library-led research activities; and regional and national engagement. + Leads special projects as assigned. Minimum Experience /

Education:

The minimum academic credential required for applicants for faculty positions in Atkins Library is completion of a master’s degree in the field of library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association by time of interview. Graduation with master’s degree in a specialized area directly relevant to the position description may be an acceptable substitute in certain situations if approved by the Dean. A second masters in another discipline or an earned doctorate is highly desirable.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

+ A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an academic library, or equivalent professional experience. + Academic coursework or relevant professional experience in statistical methods, qualitative methods, and research design. + Documented experience in the development and implementation of assessment strategies in libraries, higher education, or other complex organizations. + Experience using a variety of quantitative and qualitative approaches to assessment such as user-centered design, ethnographic research, usability studies, or evaluation design. + Demonstrated ability to perform data analyses and to present complicated information in easy to understand formats, e.g. data visualization, charts, tables, etc. + Working knowledge of data visualization and statistical software tools. + Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. + Experience collecting and reporting statistics in a complex organization. + Experience with SQL and database structure. + Experience in project management. + Experience with supporting accreditation efforts in higher education. + Experience with national library assessment programs, e.g., LibQUAL+, Project Information Literacy, NSSE , Value of Academic Libraries. + Demonstrated proficiency in the competencies ACRL has identified for assessment + coordinators [ ACRL draft competencies -http://www.ala.org/acrl/sites/ala.org.acrl/files/content/standards/assessment_proficiencies