Regional Coordinator and Manager of Library Services

Regional Coordinator and Manager of Library Services Ohio University - 4.2 Athens, GA Job Details Full-time $59,000 - $98,125 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Flextime Adoption assistance Parental leave Employee assistance program Career development plan Vision insurance Retirement plan Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Team leadership Employee relationship building General management Full Job Description Please see Special Instructions for more details. To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents. A complete application contains a CV or resume, cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for all the position requirements and any of the position preferences, and a list of three professional references including email, phone contact information, and the nature of the relationship. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by July 05, 2026. Posting Details Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below. Position Information Business Title Regional Coordinator and Manager of Library Services Applications Accepted From Intradepartment, Planning Unit Wide Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents. A complete application contains a CV or resume, cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for all the position requirements and any of the position preferences, and a list of three professional references including email, phone contact information, and the nature of the relationship. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by July 05, 2026. This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement. Posting Number 2016409T Department Summary The Ohio University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Regional Coordinator and Manager of Library Services. The Regional Coordinator and Manager of Library Services serves as the primary liaison to Ohio University regional students, faculty, and staff for their assigned regional campus. This position delivers, manages, and assesses services, and curricular and research support on the assigned regional campus. The position will directly supervise the other four regional librarians, including regular meetings with those librarians, guiding their goals for the year, and completing annual evaluations. This position reports through Learning Services, helping to foster a supportive working and learning environment, and advance cross-regional collaboration in communication, instructional approaches, and daily operations. This position works collaboratively with other Libraries' staff to ensure equitable access to resources and services, and to advance the strategic goals of the Libraries and the University. It coordinates regional library operations among the five regional libraries to ensure alignment with Learning Services priorities and to develop shared processes and communication structures. About the

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The Ohio University Libraries system consists of the Alden Library, the Music and Dance Library, the Hwa-Wei Lee Library Annex, as well as five regional campus libraries. With a staff of more than 75 FTE, the Libraries has more than 2.7 million volumes in its collection and has a total annual budget of over $12 million. The Libraries also hosts the Ohio University Press , an award-winning publisher of books about Africa, Appalachia, Southeast Asia, and the Midwest. The Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), OhioLINK , and Lyrasis , a national consortium of libraries. The Libraries Strategic Plan can be found here . Position Profile including high level management, planning and assessment, marketing/communication, business management, human resources, development, and/or facilities management. Promotes library services and programs to University community. Manages library catalog and oversee resource use. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to assess needs. Level Summary Manages a work unit or a team and has full authority over personnel actions within the work unit. Contributes to the development of the area's operational plan, ensuring alignment with broader departmental or institutional goals. Accountable for the achievement of the unit's operational objectives, improving performance and addressing resource needs. Supervisory Responsibilities Manages a medium-sized team. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees. Fiscal Responsibilities Responsible for managing team or department budgets and resources. Problem Solving Addresses departmental or cross-team issues, devises long-term solutions. Independence of Action Acts independently, with consultation with senior management. Communication and Collaboration Facilitates communication among team and higher-level leadership, builds relationships across University. Physical Requirements This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs. May be required to regularly lift up to 50 pounds. Minimum Qualifications Requires a Master's degree accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent national or international body, 3 or more years of related professional experience, and 3 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience, or equivalent education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Preferred experience as an OHIO regional library manager. Department Library Pay Rate The target salary for this position is $59,000 to $78,000 and is commensurate with the selected candidate's education and experience while considering internal equity. Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits . Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees) Discover the full value of joining Ohio University by clicking this link: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator Our Total Compensation Estimator shows your offer package in dollars: salary plus university paid benefits including health coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition benefits, and more. See details on what we offer in one place and compare different options for retirement and insurance. Estimates are informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents. Pay Grade 18 Pay Range $58,972.00-$98,125.00 FLSA Status Exempt Job Category Administrative at-will appointment Employment Type full-time regular Job Family Library Services/Museum Job Sub Family Administrative Specialist Job Level M2 Job Open Date 06/22/2026 Posting End Date 07/05/2026 Planning Unit Library Work Schedule Primarily Monday - Friday, 8-5. Some evening or weekend hours, as needed. Work location will be based from TBD Ohio University Regional Campus Months 12 month Campus Athens Expected hours worked per week 40 hours per week Expected duration of assignment Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Beth Tragert, Non-Discrimination Statement Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. 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