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The MIT Libraries seek an innovative and enterprising leader to fill its senior technology position. TheAssociate Director for Information Technology and Digital Development leads the Libraries' technologystrategy and manages IT development in furtherance of the Libraries' initiatives and priorities. S/he hasbroad responsibility for information technology across the Libraries, including the assessment of ITtrends and maintenance of important relationships with key players outside the Libraries. Reporting to the Director of Libraries, the Associate Director plays an essential role in shaping the futureof the MIT Libraries' digital environment. S/he provides strategic direction to ensure that the Librariesmaintain a scalable and sustainable technology infrastructure, provide reliable computing services forlibrary users and staff including robust web and virtual services, and support expanding digital initiativesfor strategic priorities that include digital learning, global engagement, scholarly publishing, and contentmanagement and curation services. The Associate Director will collaborate with the Director ofResearch to support the advancement of the Libraries' digital technology research efforts and tofacilitate technology transfer into the enterprise library environment. The Associate Director is a member of the senior management team and contributes to long-rangeplanning, program development and evaluation, resource development, budget formulation, staffplanning and development, and allocation of resources in support of the Libraries' mission. S/he alsoprovides leadership in the coordination and assessment of IT operations and innovation throughout theMIT Libraries. The Associate Director serves as the Libraries' primary liaison with MIT's Information Services and Technology department as well as other IT service organizations at the Institute. S/he is a key representative for the MIT Libraries with organizations such as the Coalition for Networked Information,EDUCAUSE, DuraSpace, Digital Preservation Network, Digital Library Federation, and the Digital PublicLibrary of America, collaborating and participating actively in the national and internationaldevelopment of digital library models, standards, and solutions at scale. QUALIFICATIONS: * Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program, ora master's degree in a relevant field. * Seven or more years of increasingly responsible management andsupervisory experience in an academic or research institution. * Demonstrated knowledge of currenttrends and issues in the application of technology to libraries and higher education. * Experience inplanning for the delivery of information resources in a diverse computing environment. * Demonstratedexperience building and maintaining effective partnerships and collaborations. * The ability to developcreative solutions, meet deadlines, and a demonstrated record of leadership and achievement in theacademic library profession or a related profession. * Demonstrated experience in successfully managingtechnology staff, teams and projects. * Evidence of excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical,and problem-solving skills. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary based on qualifications and experience. MIT offers excellent benefitsincluding a choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan, tuition assistance and a relocationallowance. The MIT Libraries afford a flexible and collegial working environment and foster professionalgrowth of staff with management training and travel funding for professional meetings. APPLICATION PROCESS: Inquiries, nominations and applications, including a cover letter and resumeshould be sent electronically and in confidence to: Alan Wichlei, Vice President & Director Beverly Brady, Senior Associate Isaacson, Miller 263 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210 [log in to unmask] Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/9369/