Director of Technical Services - 1317

Position Details

Position Information

Division Academic Affairs Department Library Services Working Title Director of Technical Services/Assistant Dean Vacancy Type Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Min T/E Requirements

MLS from a School of Library and Information Science accredited by the American Library Association.

FTE 1 Recruitment Range Salary commensurate with education and experience Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with education and experience Position # 1317 FLSA Status Exempt Months per year 12 Is this a grant funded position? No If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable)

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Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

Director of Technical Services provides leadership over the operations and management of the technical services functions and oversight. The Technical Services unit supports the library's acquisition, management, budget allocation, organization, discovery, licensing, and ongoing access to print and electronic resources

Primary Purpose of Position

The Director of Technical Services provides leadership over the areas of Technical Services: Collection Development and Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Library Systems, and Special Collections and Archives.

Job Description

• The Director of Technical Services provides leadership for the effective operation, workflow, strategic and operational planning, and budgetary oversight of the Technical Services unit. The position provides collaborative leadership for collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, systems, special collections, and electronic resources and works across the library and university to ensure that library resources are effectively acquired, managed, discoverable, accessible, and aligned with the university's teaching, learning, and research needs.
• Provides primary leadership for the Technical Services unit, including collection development and acquisitions, cataloging, systems, electronic resources, and special collections. Directly supervises two librarians, four technicians, student workers, and interns.
• Oversees human resource functions for the unit, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, daily supervision, performance management, employee development, and continuing professional development. Establishes clear expectations and priorities and conducts regular meetings to communicate work assignments, performance expectations, and strategic priorities.
• Manages the lifecycle of the library's physical and electronic collections, including acquisition, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, inventory, discovery, accessibility, and withdrawal of resources. This includes government documents and special collections. Applies current knowledge of digital collections, collection management tools, content management systems, integrated library systems, and electronic resource platforms. Maintains expertise in Ex Libris Alma and related supporting products and systems.
• Provides leadership in acquisitions and collection management practices in support of accreditation standards, academic program development, and the university's instructional and research needs. Develops data-driven collection analysis and reporting for accreditation, IPEDS, ACRL surveys, FDLP reporting, annual reports, funding requests, and other institutional needs.
• Develops and implements an annual acquisitions plan and monitors expenditures, encumbrances, and budget activity throughout the fiscal year. Manages grant expenditures, special allocations, and additional funding projects as assigned.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, workflows, and training materials to support effective and consistent Technical Services operations.
• Maintains formal liaison relationships with academic divisions to support collection development and ongoing collection assessment. Meets annually with campus stakeholders to communicate collection needs, solicit faculty input, and evaluate resource priorities. Participates in campus committees, prepares reports, and undertakes special projects in support of library and university priorities.
• Provides leadership in the management of electronic resources, including databases, e-books, streaming media, electronic journals, and other digital resources. Monitors resource access and discoverability and collaborates with appropriate library and campus personnel to troubleshoot authentication, proxy, access, and technical issues.
• Monitors and evaluates publisher and vendor products, services, pricing, and performance. Leads or participates in contract negotiations, licensing agreements, renewals, and procurement processes; coordinates contract review with the appropriate university offices, including Legal Affairs, and follows established institutional signature and approval protocols.
• Maintains current knowledge of copyright law, licensing requirements, and intellectual property considerations affecting library collections and electronic and media resources.
• Maintains an active role in state and regional library consortia to support collaborative purchasing, pricing negotiations, renewals, resource evaluation, and shared collection initiatives.
• Participates in regional and state initiatives of the University Library Advisory Council (ULAC) of the UNC System, including shared catalog and shared collections projects.
• Participates in donor relationship development and collaborates with University Advancement regarding potential library resource donors and related initiatives.
• Provides occasional evening and weekend coverage as needed to support library operations.

Management Preference

Five years academic library experience with a minimum of three years in a supervisory role. Experience with data analysis, report writing, outreach and promotion of resources, staff development, budget management, and resource sharing.

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

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Posting Information

Job Opening Date 10/30/2026 Job Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Category Professional Posting Number EPA01188 Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13846 Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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