Instruction and Learning Commons Librarian

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Library Services, the Instruction & Learning Commons Librarian provides college wide instructional and reference services in both in-person and virtual environments. The librarian designs and delivers information literacy instruction, offers research consultations, and provides responsive reference support for students, faculty, and staff.

The position also coordinates and supports Learning Commons services for Summit Campus (Breckenridge & Dillon) developing programs and partnerships that connect students with academic support and wraparound services. Working collaboratively across the college and with community partners, the librarian advances student learning, equitable access to information, and student success.

Education and Experience:

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples include a Master's Degree in Library Science, or related degree, and three years related experience or equivalent education and experience or a Bachelor's Degree and five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the functions of the position.

The ideal candidate will have professional experience in an academic setting as well as experience with learning services such as librarianship, professional tutoring, peer tutoring, and peer mentorship. The candidate will demonstrate excitement and enthusiasm for the Library & Learning Commons model and excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Specialized Knowledge:
Proficiency in information literacy principles, teaching methodologies (library instruction), online information sources and reference and research, and interlibrary loan practices. This position will require exceptional organizational, writing, communication, and managerial skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, working within deadlines and budgets. This flexible and nimble librarian must professionally represent the college with internal and external constituents;

identify and work with volunteers; maintain confidentiality; and effectively work with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds and positions.

Professional

Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication, organizational abilities, and the capacity to prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that's the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their assigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College further expects employees to accurately report their work location at all times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability to ensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and operational requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Hiring range = $74,987.56 - $83,319.51 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate's skill and experience.

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