Administrative Director of Libraries
Indian River State CollegeJob Description
Lead the Future of Learning at Indian River State College
Indian River State College is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking leader to guide our library system as a dynamic hub for student success, academic excellence, and lifelong learning. This role goes beyond traditional library management; you’ll shape how information, technology, and collaboration come together to support students, faculty, and the broader college community.
If you’re passionate about empowering learners, elevating academic programs, and leading high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
At Indian River State College, our libraries are more than resources, they are essential partners in student achievement and faculty innovation. In this role, you’ll help shape how knowledge is accessed, shared, and experienced across the College.
Your leadership will directly support student persistence, empower faculty, and strengthen the academic experience for our entire community.
About Us
Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.
At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.
Why Join the River
When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.
What We Offer
At Indian River State College, we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
· Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
· Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.
· Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.
· Time for You: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work-life balance.
· Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.
· Growth & Development: Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under administrative guidelines this position provides leadership and strategic direction for the College’s Libraries, ensuring alignment with institutional goals. Oversees daily operations, budgeting, and personnel management, while fostering staff development and faculty programming. Collaborates across the College to integrate information literacy into academic programs, ensure accreditation compliance, and provide copyright guidance. Represents the College at local, state, and national levels and advances the College libraries as a vital partner in student achievement and faculty excellence.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans and executes library operations, internal and external programs, and projects in support of the College’s mission and goals (20%)
- Assists in the management of professional development and information literacy programming in collaboration with multiple departments and other stakeholders, including faculty leads (15%);
- Prepares the libraries budget and reviews and evaluates requests for expenditure of funds relating to operations. (10%)
- Supervises and evaluates all library personnel; including faculty librarians. Oversees staff development and training; determines work schedules; and recommends personnel actions including hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations. (25%)
- Collaborates with College personnel to integrate information literacy into instructional programs and to instruct library employees about the role of the library in student learning and the College community (10%)
- Ensures compliance with accreditation requirements (5%).
- Provides copyright information and resources to the college community (5%).
- Represents the College within the library community at the local, state, and national levels (5%).
- Completes other related duties and responsibilities as assigned (5%).
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's Degree in Library and Information Science required;
- Doctorate in a related field is preferred;
- Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in academic library or learning resource services.
- Proven experience in an administrative or managerial role; preferably in a higher education setting;
- Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance
- Demonstrated knowledge of copyright law and information literacy integration
- Proven leadership capabilities;
- Capability to function within a team environment;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels;
- Ability to develop and/or implement strategies to support students’ retention, persistence, and program completion is essential;
- Ability to develop and administer a budget;
- Ability to be well organized and demonstrate effective time management;
- Ability to be an effective decision maker and creative problem solver;
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally more than twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.
This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.