Student Success Librarian Job at University of Georgia in Griffin

Student Success Librarian

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Applicants should attach a 1-2 page letter of interest, a complete CV, and the names, titles, and contact information of three professional references. The University of Georgia Libraries wish to emphasize that preferred qualifications are not required and we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop preferred knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants are encouraged to communicate the ways in which their work meets required or preferred qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. Applicants who receive their terminal degree in 2025 will be fully considered by the committee. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by February 23, 2025, however, the position will remain open until filled.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2278P
Working Title: Student Success Librarian
Department: Libraries-MLC Operations

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta.

Position Details

Classification Title: Librarian AC
FLSA: Faculty Rank Open Rank
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

An ALA-accredited master’s degree in librarianship/information science or foreign equivalent, or a terminal degree in a related field.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director for the Miller Learning Center and Student Success, the Student Success Librarian will utilize user needs assessment methods to cultivate welcoming, meaningful, and inclusive connections with students and student groups across campus. They will work collaboratively with co-curricular units and departments on campus to identify and develop sustainable, high-impact initiatives that engage and support student learning.

Duties/Responsibilities

Instruction

• Actively engage with faculty to help teach First Year Odyssey courses and First Year Writing seminars about what the library offers.
• Create multimodal information resources and asynchronous learning activities.
• Develop assessment plans to learn about success of programs and ways to enhance them.

Outreach & Engagement Efforts

• Establish and execute a plan for regularly engaging with students and library/campus partners.
• Lead and/or coordinate workshops, programs, and events that support student success.
• Develop communication and marketing tactics tailored to primary audiences.

Professional Engagement

• Contribute to appropriate library and system-wide committees and working groups.
• Attend professional meetings, workshops and conferences for training and continued professional development.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.