Director Learning Commons
Job in
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, 94409, USA
Listing for:
New River Community College
Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic
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Management
Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 200000 - 250000 USD Yearly
USD
200000.00
250000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Director of the Learning Commons
Overview
Director of the Learning Commons
Campus:
Skyline College
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary
Schedule:
35
Bargaining Unit:
Non-Represented
Months Per Year: 12
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Mandated Reporter:
Yes
Campus Security Authority:
No
Reporting to the Dean of Academic Support and Learning Technologies, the Director of the Learning Commons has primary responsibility to fulfill the college's mission by serving our diverse communities through engagement, collaboration, partnerships, innovation, and leadership to integrate library, learning center, and other academic support services. The Director provides vision, leadership, and management in developing innovative services and integration of technology in library, tutoring, supplemental instruction, and related student success functions.
Public contact is extensive and involves staff, faculty, and administrators at all levels within the college. The Director of the Learning Commons supervises, assesses, trains, and develops faculty and staff so that they can provide exemplary service that focuses on student success.
Duties and Responsibilities
Direct all aspects of the Learning Commons with a strong commitment to public service, customer satisfaction, and quality programming for students, faculty, staff, and community patronsProvide leadership for all aspects of library operations, including acquisitions, reference, circulation, collection development, technical services, outreach, and programmingCoordinate and integrate academic support services with leadership from other functional areas, such as tutoring, testing, supplemental instruction, and professional developmentContribute to curriculum development, student success, and retention initiativesCreate a dynamic and innovative Learning Commons environment that meets the needs of students based on current research, best practices, and user assessments, assuring that services are provided in multiple formats and locationsCollaborate with students and academic partners to meet the needs of all types of learners in both face-to-face and online coursesDirect and supervise all aspects of staffing, including developing, scheduling, training, and evaluating Learning Commons employeesMake recommendations for innovations and improvement based on the review and tracking of system and process data, and keeping informed on advancements and changes in the fields of student learning, library, academic support, and academic technologyProvide leadership for the interpretation of college policies and establish and administer Learning Commons proceduresDevelop, administer, and advocate for the Learning Commons budget, programs, and grant proposals when applicableServes as key emergency prevention, preparedness, and response personnel as assignedPerforms other duties as assignedEmployment Standards
Knowledge of:
Best practices in student success strategies and learning-related support servicesSkills and Abilities:
Foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovationInteract effectively and work productively, collegially, cooperatively, and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups in a complex and rapidly changing environmentView issues from a college and campus-wide perspective, foster teamwork, and stimulate cross-functional collaborationCustomer service and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationshipsVerbal and written communication, and presentation skillsSuccessful supervisory, management, and leadership experience with a demonstrated commitment to mentoring, training, and staff developmentPlan and coordinate all aspects of library and/or learning center operationsProgressive administrative experience within a library, learning commons, or academic support center; minimum of three years of experience working in higher educationEngage in applying emerging and academic technologies that support the learning process in the classroom and online, and those that support process improvement and automation of services, and relevant experienceCommunicate respectfully, sensitively, and effectively with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic,…
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