The Consortial Technologies and Partnerships (Manager III or Assistant Director) plays a pivotal role in overseeing and managing programs and systems to enable resource sharing, shared print collections, and digital collections for SCELC member libraries. Additionally, the role manages internal technology needs for SCELC staff.
About the position: The Consortial Technologies and Partnerships (Manager III or Assistant Director) plays a pivotal role in overseeing and managing programs and systems to enable resource sharing, shared print collections, and digital collections for SCELC member libraries. Additionally, the role manages internal technology needs for SCELC staff.
This position requires a dynamic and forward-thinking individual who embraces change management and strives to standardize service level agreements across the consortium. The Consortial Technologies and Partnerships position will collaborate with member libraries to ensure sustainable, efficient and effective use of shared resources, promoting innovation and excellence in library services. In collaboration with the Executive Director and Director of Strategic Library Services and Communications, the Consortial Technologies and Partnerships position identifies and supports strategic efforts for library technology innovation. Examining issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility will shape all aspects of how the Consortial Technologies and Partnerships position approaches work with the SCELC community and beyond.
Team: Reporting to the Director of Strategic Library Services and Communications, the Consortial Technologies and Partnerships position assists SCELC in developing strategic, resilient, and scalable solutions for our member libraries. The position also works closely with the entire SCELC team by supporting their internal technology needs.
Projects: This position will play a critical role in several strategic initiatives starting with the selection and implementation of a new service desk solution for SCELC, featuring a knowledge base and ticketing system.
Responsibilities You’ll Have
Resource Sharing, Shared Print Collections, and Digital Collections
Internal Technology Needs
Qualifications You’ll Bring
Desired Experience & Skills you may have
Benefits & Wellness Options
SCELC’s current work environment is primarily remote, with 60-95% of employee work performed virtual, with some flexibility at the employer’s discretion. SCELC has a 40-hour work week. Employees accrue 20 days of vacation per year and 12 days of sick leave.
Domicile. SCELC offers employment in the states of California, Washington, and Illinois. Residency in any other states will be subject to approval of SCELC's Executive Director. Please inquire.
Expected starting salary is $80,000-$92,500 (for Manager III) or $85,000-$105,000 (for Assistant Director), depending on experience. SCELC’s current benefits package includes multiple options for individual medical plans, with generous employee-sponsored premiums for employees and their dependents. Currently, dental and vision plans are also provided, along with life insurance and long-term disability insurance. SCELC contributes to the retirement plan (403b) at an additional 8% of an employee’s salary per annum.
Mission Statement
SCELC creates sustainable and tailored opportunities that serve our libraries today and in the future.
We are committed to creating and supporting an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist workforce and sustaining an environment that is welcoming to all. SCELC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, benefits, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. The Company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported. SCELC encourages everyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. Contact Teri Gallaway at [email protected] with any questions.
$80,000 - $105,000 per year