Associate University Librarian for Digital Initiatives and Information Technolog

Position Overview Salary range: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University of California academic salary scales. A reasonable estimate for this position is $180,000-$210,000. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: As soon as Spring 2025. Exact start date negotiable. Position duration: This is a full-time career appointment. Application Window Open date: December 18, 2024 Next review date: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position Description UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Berkeley Associate University Librarian for Digital Initiatives and Information Technology The UC Berkeley Library is seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader to manage and grow the digital initiatives portfolio. The Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Digital Initiatives and Information Technology will lead the Library's rapidly expanding Digital Lifecycle Program (DLP), the Library IT department, Data Science Services, the Assessment Program, and Resource Sharing Services in support of the University of California, Berkeley's culture of research and innovation. The AUL will oversee the Library IT team, which provides Library-wide support and leadership for data, computing, innovative technology spaces, interface design, and infrastructure services. The AUL will work closely with the University Librarian and all members of the Cabinet to help set the Library's strategic goals, priorities, and policies. Responsibilities Reporting to the University Librarian, the AUL will: Oversee and promote the discovery of library resources. Lead and design support for current and emerging digital scholarship. Provide leadership for departments in collaboration with Library leadership. The AUL will supervise, lead, and manage budget resources for the Digital Lifecycle Program, Library IT, Library Assessment, Research Data Management Program, and Resource Sharing Services. The AUL will work closely with other members of the leadership team on shared planning, prioritization, problem solving, and vision for supporting Library staff, faculty, students, and campus partners. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or equivalent international degree) by application date. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Three or more years of experience leading a unit, including leading, supervising, and/or directing personnel. Preferred qualifications Minimum of five years' experience in academic research libraries or archives leading, supervising, and/or directing academic, professional, and technical library staff. Demonstrated capability to function as a collaborative leader and partner. Application Requirements Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04703 Help contact: richard.brown@berkeley.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr