Regional Coordinator and Manager of Library Services

Business Title Regional Coordinator and Manager of Library Services Applications Accepted From Intradepartment, Planning Unit Wide Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply , please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents. A complete application contains a CV or resume, cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for all the position requirements and any of the position preferences, and a list of three professional references including email, phone contact information, and the nature of the relationship.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by July 05, 2026.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement. Posting Number 2016409T Department Summary

The Ohio University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Regional Coordinator and Manager of Library Services.

The Regional Coordinator and Manager of Library Services serves as the primary liaison to Ohio University regional students, faculty, and staff for their assigned regional campus. This position delivers, manages, and assesses services, and curricular and research support on the assigned regional campus. The position will directly supervise the other four regional librarians, including regular meetings with those librarians, guiding their goals for the year, and completing annual evaluations.

This position reports through Learning Services, helping to foster a supportive working and learning environment, and advance cross-regional collaboration in communication, instructional approaches, and daily operations.

This position works collaboratively with other Libraries' staff to ensure equitable access to resources and services, and to advance the strategic goals of the Libraries and the University. It coordinates regional library operations among the five regional libraries to ensure alignment with Learning Services priorities and to develop shared processes and communication structures.

About the Ohio University Libraries:

The Ohio University Libraries system consists of the Alden Library, the Music and Dance Library, the Hwa-Wei Lee Library Annex, as well as five regional campus libraries. With a staff of more than 75 FTE, the Libraries has more than 2.7 million volumes in its collection and has a total annual budget of over $12 million. The Libraries also hosts the Ohio University Press, an award-winning publisher of books about Africa, Appalachia, Southeast Asia, and the Midwest.

The Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), OhioLINK, and Lyrasis, a national consortium of libraries.

The Libraries Strategic Plan can be found here.

Position Profile

including high level management, planning and assessment, marketing/communication, business management, human resources, development, and/or facilities management. Promotes library services and programs to University community. Manages library catalog and oversee resource use. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to assess needs.

Level Summary

Manages a work unit or a team and has full authority over personnel actions within the work unit. Contributes to the development of the area's operational plan, ensuring alignment with broader departmental or institutional goals. Accountable for the achievement of the unit's operational objectives, improving performance and addressing resource needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages a medium-sized team. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Responsible for managing team or department budgets and resources.

Problem Solving

Addresses departmental or cross-team issues, devises long-term solutions.

Independence of Action

Acts independently, with consultation with senior management.

Communication and Collaboration

Facilitates communication among team and higher-level leadership, builds relationships across University.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs. May be required to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Master's degree accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent national or international body, 3 or more years of related professional experience, and 3 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience, or equivalent education and…