Job Description Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Libraries seeks an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Executive Director to lead the Regional Medical Library for Region 2 of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM). Funded by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) through a cooperative agreement (2021-2026), the MUSC Libraries serves as the headquarters for Region 2, one of seven regions in the NNLM Program. Region 2 comprises Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The mission of the NNLM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public’s health by providing U.S. researchers, health professionals, the public health workforce, educators, and the public with equal access to biomedical and health information resources and data.
Reporting to the Director of Libraries, the Executive Director provides leadership for all aspects of the NNLM Region 2, including supervising the personnel, setting direction, managing the budget, preparing reports, and evaluating the program. The successful candidate will bring a dedication to outreach and educational programs that increase access to quality health information, be skilled in managing a high-performing unit, possess strong networking and collaborative skills, and have a vision for national and regional programs that shape the future of the NNLM.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001568 Library
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
- Oversee the development and ongoing activities of NNLM Region 2 programs with the National Library of Medicine and other NNLM Regions.
- Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Region 2 office.
- Supervises 5 FTE (4 faculty strategists and one classified staff).
- Initiates, plans, implements, manages, and evaluates Region 2 programs.
- Directs, oversees, and monitors ongoing outreach initiatives and award programs.
- Prepares and manages budget.
- RepresentsRegion 2 at the national and regional levels.
- Establish policies, strategic plans, and objectives.
- Maintains effective communications with all network members, NNLM, NLM, and MUSC.
- Ensure compliance with NLM reporting requirements.
- Fulfill faculty duties as outlined in the MUSC Faculty Handbook.
- Serve on NNLM, MUSC Libraries, and University committees and working groups.
- Actively participate in the university’s academic life, represent the library on university committees, and build collaborative and inclusive relationships throughout the university and clinical enterprise.
- Actively participate in professional activities through service, presentations, or publications.
- Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or an advanced degree in another discipline.
- 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience.
- Evidence of at least three years of supervisory experience.
- Evidence of effective administrative and leadership skills, including competence in budgeting, planning, organizing, and managing staff.
- Grant or proposal writing experience.
- Experience working in a major academic/research or large public library setting.
- Knowledge of the NLM and NNLM products and services.
- Experience with providing education and outreach programming.
- Knowledge of technology applications and trends in health sciences libraries.
- Familiarity with national or regional health care and information policy.
- Experience in change management.
- Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) accreditation at a Senior or higher level.
- Experience with NIH’s Research PerformanceProgress Report (RPPR) system
- A record of professionalservice and scholarly research activity.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Attributes:
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, effective, consistent project coordination, leadership, and communications, and the ability to bring projects to fruition.
Ability to manage projects, prioritize, develop policies, build consensus, and lead strategic initiatives across the library.
Ability to communicate clearly, knowledgeably, and personably, orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Demonstrated commitment to data-informed decision-making.
Ability to manage and lead a staff with widely diverse skills and backgrounds in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to innovate and to proactively advocate new opportunities and challenges.
Commitment to execution and results orientation
Strong commitment to quality service
Commitment to continued professional growth and active participation in professional activities and service.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform ’pinching’ operations. (Infrequent)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent)
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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