University Librarian; pos

Position: University Librarian (pos #0089175)
Salary: See Position Description
Location : UH Hilo, Hilo, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number:
Department: University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Division: Library Services
Opening Date: 03/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Number:: 0089175
Description

Title:

University Librarian (UPDATED 5/5/26)

Position Number: 0089175

Hiring Unit:
Edwin H. Mookini Library

Location:

UH Hilo

Date Posted:
March 5, 2026

Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment, application review begins May 25, 2026, and will continue until filled

Salary: $97,032 - $174,656; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-time

Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent

Funding:
General

Other

Conditions:

Appointment to begin approximately August 2026, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

INTRODUCTION:

The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public liberal arts and sciences university on the Island of Hawaii, known for its unique blend of cultural immersion and research opportunities, leveraging the island's extraordinary geological, biological, and cultural diversity. It is a comprehensive, regional university within the ten-campus University of Hawaii system, focusing primarily on high-quality baccalaureate and select postgraduate education, including distinctive programs in areas like marine science, geology, astronomy, and Hawaiian language revitalization.
This position is located within Academic Affairs and reports to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. The University Librarian has operational, strategic, and fiscal responsibility for all aspects of the Edwin H. Mookini Library, which serves the students, faculty and staff of the University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) and Hawaii Community College.

The Edwin H Mookini Library is located on the University of Hawaii at Hilo's campus. It reflects Hawaii's unique history, people, cultures, land and values and recognizes its responsibility to Hawaii and the Pacific region. The successful candidate should be interested in researching and learning about Indigenous cultures with specific reference to Hawaii and the Pacific region. The successful candidate should be willing to contribute and support the UH Hilo's strategic plan.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs all operations of the Mookini Library with a focus on the library's mission to advance student learning and information needs at UH Hilo and Hawai'i Community College.
• In collaboration with library and learning centers' leadership, leads the integration of operationally distinct but related library and academic success services to deliver high impact and research support to students.
• In consultation with the library senate, establish plans and policies that cover such areas as services, collections, facilities, budgets, personnel, and technology.
• Encourages innovation and continuous improvement and promotes the mission and strategic plan of the University and Library.
• Develops plans and policies collaboratively with the library faculty and staff, the Library Senate, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and campus constituents. When applicable, these must reflect Board of Regents, UH System, and campus plans and policies.
• Provides administrative direction in the execution of the plans and policies, as well as assessment of progress towards the achievement of the Unit's mission, plans, and associated goals and objectives.
• Collects and analyzes statistical data to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the library and library services.
• Prepares and justifies the library budget, including requests for additional funding that reflect changes to the Library's and University's academic and support programs and enrollment.
• Develops an annual expenditure plan based on collection development goals, the assessment of equipment and other needs, and the student success goals established for the units under this assignment.
• Administers the Library budget. Reviews and approves expenditures and regularly tracks and controls expenditures against the approved budget.
• Allocate staff positions, programs and use of space within the library based on program goals and objectives and short-and long-term needs.
• Prepares, justifies, and executes hiring plans.
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, and faculty and staff development of Library personnel.
• Reviews all library faculty for contract renewal, tenure and promotion, conducts performance appraisals for direct reports, and reviews and approves performance appraisals for other Library staff.
• Oversees the hiring process for new and vacant positions, including the establishment of search committees and criteria for selection. Writes job descriptions and makes the final decision on hiring.
• Serves as the Mookini Library's chief spokesperson, articulating the mission and strategic goals of the library.
• Develops and implements outreach strategies to promote library services to the campus community.
• Serves on the…