Associate University Librarian Administrative Services and Organizational Development - Library

Associate University Librarian for Administrative Services and Organizational Development - Library

Position overview

Salary range:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University of California academic salary scales. The UC academic salary scales list the minimum to maximum salary. See the following salary scale(s) for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). A reasonable estimate for this position is $180,000–$205,000.

Percent time
: 100%

Anticipated start
:
As soon as Spring 2026 (exact start date negotiable)

Review timeline
:
This recruitment will remain open until filled.

Position duration
:
This is a full‑time, career appointment.

Open date
:
November 10, 2025

Next review date
:
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date
:
Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Reporting to the University Librarian, the AUL for Administrative Services and Organizational Development is the senior administrator responsible for ensuring effective and efficient utilization of the financial, facilities, security, and human resources of the UC Berkeley Library. The incumbent oversees and manages the Library Human Resources Department, Library Business Services, Library Capital Projects & Facilities Management, and Library Security. The AUL has full oversight of staff in these units, including management of the workload through multiple managers and team leads.

In close partnership with the University Librarian, the AUL coordinates the Library’s strategic planning and will create an organizational development program to ensure a workplace that encourages learning for all employees and that the workplace is equitable and inclusive.

The AUL provides leadership within the Library for human resources management, employee relations, staff development; space planning and facilities utilization; and for financial services and budget allocation. The AUL oversees recruitment, hiring, performance evaluation, and training of staff at all levels; promotes excellent management skills throughout the Library, and works to develop a positive, inclusive, and equitable work environment. The AUL leads the Libraries’ strategic planning and analysis for the effective allocation of new resources and the reallocation of existing resources including budgets, staffing, and space, to meet current needs, and to anticipate future priorities.

In this role, the AUL works closely with an array of people and units across the Libraries and the University on a wide variety of issues.

The AUL serves as a member of the University Librarian’s leadership team, known as The Cabinet. The Cabinet participates in decision‑making for library‑wide policies and the development of long‑ and short‑term strategic plans for the Library. The AUL also represents the UC Berkeley Library on campus leadership groups and on library committees and councils for the entire University of California system.

The Associate University Librarian (AUL) at the Berkeley campus is tasked with a diverse array of responsibilities aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency and strategic vision of the University Library. A substantial amount of the AUL’s time is dedicated to strategic management, leadership, and resource allocation, which involves overseeing the administrative organization and general functions of the library. This encompasses managerial leadership, strategic planning, budget and finance management, HR, labor relations, capital projects, and security.

As a member of the library leadership team, also known as the Library Cabinet, the AUL acts as a Subject Matter Expert, providing high‑level analysis and recommendations on various issues and collaborating closely with other leaders to make informed, strategic…