Head of Technology and Digital Strategies

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $65,780 and $83,212, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

• Provides creative and innovative leadership to the Kelvin Smith Library, collaborating across teams and externally. Communicates effectively and employs general management theories and practices. Plans for library or functional area(s), including the design and evaluation of policies, services, and programs. Effectively implements relevant policies, operations, and services with a user-centered approach. Implements change management when needed, develops operational procedures and policies, and advocates for all necessary staff and resources.
  
  Collects and analyzes data for evidence-based decision-making and planning. (25%)
• Identify, articulate, and implement innovative digital strategies for the development, management, and maintenance of all technology-driven services for the Kelvin Smith Library. Ability to translate requirements, identify technologies and support needs, and implement solutions that enable the goals of library teams and the mission and vision of Kelvin Smith Library and Case Western Reserve University. (15%)
• Provides leadership and support for all aspects of the Library Services Platform (i.e., library catalog) for Kelvin Smith Library, all Case Western Reserve University campus libraries, and the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM). Serve as OhioLINK lead implementer for our campus Library Services Platform. Carry out or support a variety of large and/or complex data loading, extraction, and manipulation or transformation processes for a range of library uses and with a variety of data types including but not limited to catalog/bibliographic data, holdings and item data, user data, etc.
  
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• Serve as the Library's liaison to UTech for the purchase, implementation, and support of all technology and digital storage solutions, including administrative, public, and lab computing. Manage a dedicated technology budget and approve technology purchases. Oversee the day-to-day priorities of two UTech personnel assigned to support Kelvin Smith Library technology operations. Collaboratively establish prioritization of work and communicate performance results with UTech supervisors.
  
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• As a member of the Kelvin Smith Library Leadership Team, actively contributes and engages in information sharing, ideation, library-wide planning, decision making, and the development of KSLs strategic framework. Implements all strategic objectives relevant to your position as leader in the organization and your area of focus. Specific LT guidelines are outlined in the team charter (15%)
• Contributes to the library, the institution, and the profession through sustained and progressive scholarship, creative expression, and service at the state, regional, national, or international level; contributions will support the advancement of librarianship and increase service to the University, and community.(8%)
• Cultivates a work environment that promotes and maintains an environment and culture of empathy, collaboration, and respect (6%)

Perform other duties as assigned. (1%)

Department:
Work with Kelvin Smith Library leadership on policy and planning of resources, services, and operations. Frequently collaborate with staff on all levels of the organization to support the provision of excellent library services and resources. (45%).

University:
Consult regularly with UTech to ensure efficient and effective design and implementation of technology-based solutions. Consult and collaborate with Case Western Reserve University Library directors and key staff to ensure effective Library Services Platform design and management. (30%)

External:
Engage with affiliate libraries (Cleveland Institute of Music) for purposes of efficient and effective Library Services Platform support. Direct collaboration with OhioLINK for Library Services Platform and other technology operations and supported technologies. Occasional collaboration with colleagues in OhioLINK and other academic libraries. Coordination with external technology and platform vendors to ensure optimization and support for all library operations. (25%)

Oversee the work of two Utech staff and may oversee non-exempt staff, student employees, and temporary full or part-time workers.

Education. Masters degree in Library/Information Science or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline and 6 years of relevant experience preferred.

Experience. The Head of Technology and Digital Strategies must have sufficient…