MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Represents Region 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.

GENERAL DUTIES

• 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.

Required

• 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.   

Preferred

• 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 Performance Progress Report (RPPR) system 
• A record of professional service 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.

The University offers competitive benefits: 22 days vacation, 15 days sick leave, 13 holidays, hospitalization, major medical, surgical-medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance at up to 3 times one's annual salary. State and alternative retirement choices are also available. For a summary of benefits, see: https://web.musc.edu/human-resources/university-hr/benefits

Faculty rank is open.

Salary is commensurate with education/experience. A minimum of $90,000 for the candidate with the required education and appropriate experience.  

Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, with a unique mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research, and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates more than 3,200 students in six colleges – Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy – and trains more than 900 residents and fellows in its health system. MUSC brought in more than $298 million in research funds in fiscal year 2022, leading the state overall in research funding. MUSC also leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health funding, with more than $220 million. For information on academic programs, visit musc.edu.

As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Patient care is provided at 16 hospitals (includes owned and equity stake), with approximately 2,700 beds and four additional hospital locations in development; more than 350 telehealth sites and connectivity to patients’ homes; and nearly 750 care locations situated in all regions of South Carolina. In 2022, for the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit muschealth.org.

MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $5.1 billion. The nearly 26,000 MUSC family members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, students, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research, and patient care.

Review of applications will begin September 5, 2024,, and will continue until the position is filled. Complete the application and submit a cover letter, resume/cv, and the contact information for three references. For more information and to apply, please go to https://musc.career-pages.com/jobs/univ-executive-director-nnlm-region-2-library-charleston-south-carolina-united-states

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.   

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.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

For further information and clarification of this position please inquire to Ms. Shannon D. Jones via e-mail joneshan@musc.edu or telephone 843 792-8839