Managing Director, APWA (University Archives) - #Staff

We are seeking a

• _Managing Director, APWA_
• (Library Unit Manager) for the American Prison Writing Archive (APWA) who will combine strategic vision, operational leadership, and public engagement to guide staff in executing APWA leadership's vision of a robust, sustainable, and widely recognized collection of nonfiction writing about the American prison system. To learn more about the APWA, visit https://prisonwitness.org/

• THIS IS A 12-MONTH, GRANT-FUNDED POSITION.

  (With the possibility of extension)
• _General Summary_ + Responsible for the operational functions in a unit with focused areas of expertise.

+ Supervises mainly non-exempt staff. + Works within a unit of a larger department to ensure compliance with overall library strategies, policies, and efficient and effective performance of staff. + Functions with a degree of independence and possesses a thorough knowledge of professional principles, methods, practices, and programs.

• Specific Duties & Responsibilities
• + Serve as a unit head with operational responsibility.

+ Ensure unit goals align with the department, libraries and institutions' strategic plans. + Hire, train, and manage staff including conducting performance evaluations and supporting professional development needs of staff. + Provide operational supervision that supports the libraries' objectives. + Create and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations. + Stay apprised of new developments in various operational areas. + Assist in the strategic direction of the department through their unit. + Assist in the design to measure and assess the unit in alignment with broader departmental assessments to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services and use of resources. + Assist in the preparation of reports that demonstrate the value of the unit. + Work with the department manager to gather appropriate statistics for external reporting. + Collaborate with other library services managers within the library. + Serve on library-wide committees and working groups. + Actively engage in regional, consortia, or national, library programs. + Share decision-making and planning duties with current co-directors. + Focus areas for shared executive function include project prioritization and implementation as well as strategic vision of the archive. + Ensure the APWA adheres to its ethical commitment to equitably engaging system-impact individuals in the APWA's decision-making processes + Lead the daily operations and expansion of the APWA by developing familiarity with staff's day-to-day work, archival operations, external projects, and the vision and decision of fellow co-directors. + Lead efforts to apply for grant renewal informed by project growth and sustainability. + Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Qualifications
• + Master's Degree in Library Science or related field. + Three years of related experience. + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Preferred Qualifications
• + Significant leadership experience in an organization, program, or institute directly related or adjacent to archives, libraries, incarceration, writing programs, publishing, legal.

+ Experience with, and understanding of, the carceral environment. + Grant writing experience. + Experience with Workday or SAP. + Advanced knowledge of Spanish. _Required Qualifications_ + Prior experience in organizational or project management.

Classified Title:

Library Unit Manager Job Posting Title (Working Title): Managing Director, APWA (University Archives)

Role/Level/Range:

ATP/03/PB

Starting Salary Range:

$66,500 - $116,700 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group:

Full Time Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5pm

FLSA Status:

Exempt Location:

Mount Washington Campus Department name: Academic Liaison Personnel area: LibrariesEqual Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.