Head Librarian

Head Librarian

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Chesterfield County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

189194

Agency

Northeastern Technical College

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/24/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:

UH06

Position Number:

61130521/112481

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Opening Date

06/09/2026

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Persons interested in this opportunity may apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/netc. Please complete the State application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application or to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications and additional requirements for the position. Copies of transcripts may be submitted with the employment application; official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Northeastern Technical College provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, -including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability. South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

The college operating hours (open to the public) are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Employees are offered one flexible work schedule option. All schedules consist of three full days and one shorter day, which totals 37.5 hours per week.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
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Job Responsibilities

Serves as Head Librarian providing strategic leadership and management of library services, resources, and operations to support the college's mission and student success. Ensures equitable access to information, collaborates with faculty to integrate resources into instruction, promotes information literacy, and fosters an inclusive, engaging learning environment while maintaining effective policies and budget oversight. This is an in-person position located at the Cheraw Campus.

Job Functions of the Head Librarian:

• Manages library collection and collaborates with faculty and administration to secure additional digital resources appropriate to the college's mission and academic programs.
• Prepares and manages the library collections and operational budget.
• Operates an online reference desk for on-demand assistance and facilitates equitable access to library and learning resources and services to all locations.
• Develops online research guides, tutorials, and learning objects to support efficient access to library resources and independent student learning. Collaborates with faculty to integrate library resources into course curricula and learning management systems.
• Engages in outreach and relationship-building activities to increase awareness and effective use of library services and delivers targeted instruction to support discipline-specific research skills, information literacy, and ethical artificial intelligence use.
• Creates and sustains a welcoming, inclusive library environment that encourages study, collaboration, and engagement. Coordinates programming and outreach activities that promote library services and student use of library spaces.
• Develops, modifies, recommends, and enforces library policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A graduate degree in library science or in a related field such as learning resources or information technology and three (3) years experience. Must have a valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of modern academic library administration, procedures, and services. Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations regarding library administration. Knowledge of and experience in online reference work and use of automated library systems. Knowledge of sources of information and reference techniques for the assigned program areas. Ability to communicate effectively, work independently, and exercise initiative. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the designated work of the support staff. Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, general public, and partnering agencies.

Additional Comments

Supervises all library activities and operations with academic freedom and independence duly afforded to the position within the college policies and procedures and budgetary limitations. Responsible for supervising and providing library services for day and evening operations both on-campus and at community campus locations. Work schedule may vary with day and/or evening hours required. Overnight and out-of-town travel may be required for conferences, professional development activities, training, delivery, and/or promotion of library services.

Benefits

Northeastern Technical College (NETC) offers exceptional benefits packages for positions that include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Attractive leave policy in addition to most State Holidays
• Work/Life Balance Work Schedule: The college operating hours (open to the public) are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Employees are offered one flexible work schedule option. All schedules consist of three full days and one shorter day, which totals 37.5 hours per week.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Professional Development opportunities

NETC is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time at NETC. To qualify for PSLF, you must:

• be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service)
• work full-time for that agency or organization
• have Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan)
• repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan*
• make 120 qualifying payments

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Northeastern Technical College Address 1201 Chesterfield Highway

Cheraw, South Carolina, 29520

Phone 843-921-6928

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.