Job Summary

• Knowledge of the mission, philosophy, and culture of Alcorn’s history as a land-grant HBCU
• Demonstrated ability to develop programs and work effectively with internal and external constituencies and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated skills and experience in successful team building, staff development and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated skill in leadership, effective management and organization, financial planning and budget preparation, resource allocation and strategic planning
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Skilled in cross-cultural communication and multi-cultural competence
• Demonstrated ability to provide efficient leadership and maintain the respect of the departments supervised 

Essential Job Functions

• Guides the growth and development of University Libraries
• Embraces and enhances the land-grant mission of instruction, research, and service to a diverse population of patrons
• Ensures compliance with internal policies and external regulatory agencies and specialized accreditation agencies
• Assists in the implementation of strategic goals, objectives and action plans
• Responsible for facilitating the recruitment, hiring, retention and evaluation of library staff ·        
• Ensures that the unit budget is utilized in the most effective and efficient manner to achieve mission-driven priorities
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws.
• Ensures submission of recommended annual unit budget to the Provost/Senior VP for Academic Affairs
• Builds visibility and image recognition through collaboration with the university community ·    Maintains and upgrades library facilities, equipment and services as needed
• Represents the library to the university community, as well as to professional groups, organizations and other interested parties.

Qualifications

• Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited program
• Doctoral degree in appropriate field is preferred