Description

The NC State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Director for Digital Strategy. The Digital Strategy division includes four departments: Data Science Services (DSS), Digital Library Initiatives (DLI), Information Technology (IT), and the Research Facilitation Service (RFS). Division staff play essential roles in providing technology-rich research services and environments that enable students, faculty, staff, and researchers to discover, create, and share new knowledge and develop multidisciplinary solutions to current and emerging challenges.

The Associate Director for Digital Strategy provides vision and leadership for the division, helping to position the Libraries as a leader in advancing learning, research, and engagement at the university and to achieve the goals of the Libraries’ Strategic Plan. They lead the division and collaborate with colleagues across the organization in developing, managing, and maintaining an innovative, flexible, and reliable digital environment that enables access to research collections; a robust data, computing, and software infrastructure; and user-centered services. The position works closely with university partners and participates in the university’s collaborative IT governance structure. They represent the Libraries in the Triangle Research Libraries Network, Coalition for Networked Information, Digital Library Federation, and other regional and national forums and initiatives. As a member of the Libraries’ senior administrative team, they participate in library planning, policy development, resource allocation, and personnel management.

Minimum salary: $145,000 annually. Review of applications is underway; position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. The Libraries anticipates virtual first round interviews, with finalist interviews happening in person.

For additional information, please review the full vacancy announcement with application instructions at: https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/ehra/associate-director-digital-strategy

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-7188.