Associate University Librarian

Position Overview

Brandeis University is looking to hire an Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Resources & Discovery in the Library Services. Reporting to the University Librarian, this leader directs a collaborative team to set strategic direction, develop and execute vision, and manage activities for a major portion of Library Services. The role oversees staff in Resource Management & Assessment, Interlibrary Loan, and Library Systems, and is a member of the library’s senior management team.

• Lead an innovative and entrepreneurial staff in developing strategies for resources and services that support Brandeis University's education and research programs, facilitating worldwide scholarly communication.
• Oversee the resource acquisition budget allocation (over $4,700,000), acquisition strategies, and facilitate discovery through oversight of library systems and metadata creation; optimize physical and digital collections; manage resource sharing; lead vendor relationships, licensing, and access to digital content.
• Build and manage a scholarly communication program; manage and preserve digitized and born‑digital materials across their life cycle.
• Participate in strategic planning, program development and evaluation, budget formulation, and resource allocation; engage in grants, fundraising, and other resource development programs; promote the visibility of the Library both within and outside Brandeis University.
• Represent the library regionally, nationally, and internationally; develop collaborative relationships with Brandeis departments, universities, and organizations.
• Assume other duties as required.

• Terminal professional degree in librarianship (e.g., a Master’s degree in library/information science).
• Over 8 years of total work‑related experience, including 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Significant experience in a research library, including strategic planning and budgeting.
• Experience in collection development, fund management, and leveraging consortium partnerships.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and current trends in digital and physical resource management and operations.
• Proven success in leading and managing organizational change, strategic partnering, and designing and coordinating transformational initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to serve as an effective spokesperson and presenter.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse environments, collaborating with people from varied professional, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where all community members can access resources, feel respected, and thrive.

Salary range: $119,200–$123,000.

Brandeis University is an equal‑opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as a “protected class”).