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Posted on behalf of Lynn M. O'Leary-Archer (Director of University Libraries; ISD Executive Director, Resources & Services Information Services Division, University of Southern California). Associate Executive Director, Information Development & Management Information Services Division (ISD) (University Libraries) University of Southern California Position Summary: The Associate Executive Director will lead ISD-wide efforts in implementing and supporting next generation digital library initiatives. S/he will direct the conceptual development of these initiatives and their integration into the Information Services Division's research support infrastructure, while participating and adhering to nationally recognized standards. S/he will also oversee current (traditional library technical services) and future information organization, delivery, management, and retrieval services, as well as the desktop support unit for the Division's 16 University Libraries. 1. Working under the direction of the Executive Director of the ISD University Libraries, collaborates closely with the Deputy CIO and his senior managers, the Vice Provost for Scholarly Technology, the CIO & Dean, other high-level University administrators, faculty, and departmental representatives to develop consensus and direction to achieve an integrated research based digital library environment. 2. Fosters and focuses intra-organizational cooperation and efforts, particularly with the Information Services Division's Information Infrastructure Core (IIC), to achieve consensus on digital library initiatives and projects that result in effective solutions. Works especially closely with IIC's Information Architecture and Application Development groups. 3. Participates in strategic planning for ISD and the University Libraries with the same groups noted above. 4. Oversees managers and directors of the following Information Services Division departments and projects: Information Delivery Organization and Retrieval (IDOR), Digital Information Management (DIM), Electronic Resources, the Collection Information System (CIS), Scholar's Portal, the Doheny Office of Technology Support (DOTS), and technology efforts for the Interdisciplinary Research Center's electronic representation and presence. 5. Represents digital library and Resources and Services interests with the Infrastructure Core of the Information Services. Position Requirements: 1. Demonstrated experience in group leadership at a high level, experience in the management of complex processes. 2. Knowledge and experience in an academic environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 3. Demonstrated ability to guide, manage, sponsor and oversee all aspects of technology projects with special focus on completion and achievement of timelines. 4. 7-10 years of increasingly responsible management experience. 5. Masters degree preferred (esp., library & information science, computer science, communication). 7-10 years experience in technology solutions development and its management. 6. Comprehensive knowledge of information architecture, current technology solutions and technology administration with emphasis on best practices for innovation. A technical knowledge specialty related to digital library initiatives is preferred. If Interested, Please Contact: Eric Caesar, Human Resources & Staffing Manager Information Services Division, Administration JEF 102C University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-0251 [log in to unmask]; 213-821-5334