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University of Pennsylvania Looking for Assistant Director, Fisher Fine Arts Library Full Time
University Overview
The University of
Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This
historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12
highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s
distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with
the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working
environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of
educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide
variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive
benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a
wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and
resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Assistant Director, Fisher Fine Arts Library
Job Profile
Title
Librarian C
Job Description Summary
About the Penn Libraries
The Penn Libraries provides a
network of information resources and knowledge services that are vital to teaching, research, and learning at the University of
Pennsylvania. This network includes 19 physical libraries, recognized for their collections, and a digital library known for innovation and
richness of content. Through dynamic programming and exhibitions, and through the acquisition and preservation of literary and artistic
artifacts, the Penn Libraries documents a wealth of social and historical periods, bringing scholarship to life at the University and in the
various communities it serves.
This position works in a team setting to support the research, teaching, and learning services in the
Fisher Fine Arts Library. Responsibilities include development and implementation of library programs and participation in collection
development. The successful candidate may take lead responsibility for the Materials Library, which is part of the Fisher Fine Arts Library
collections and spaces. Responsibilities will include outreach, orientations, class instruction, and consultations. The assistant director
provides services to the Penn School of Design, the Department of the History of Art, collaborates with partners across the libraries, and
contributes to Academic Engagement initiatives, including participation in workshop series and professional development activities. The
assistant director participates in Libraries wide task forces and committees as well as appropriate professional associations. This position
will participate in collection analysis and will be proficient in working with the Libraries integrated library systems. The position
manages up to five full-time support staff and participates in the intern program. In absence of the Fisher Director, this position
exercises supervisory and oversight authority for the facility, all staff, and student assistants.
Job
Description
Job Responsibilities
- Supports research, instruction, and outreach and orientation programs for the
Fisher Fine Arts Library. - Supervises interns and up to 5 FTE support staff including staff
training/development. - Participates in long-range planning for the Fisher Fine Arts Library including specialized
collections. - Manages specific library funds for the development of the print, electronic and/or the Materials Library
collections. - Participates in collection analysis and development activities through library enterprise and vendor
systems. - In coordination with director, manages library facility and participates in space planning assessment.
- Participates
in the general maintenance of the Fisher & Material Libraries’
websites.
Qualifications
Required
- ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library science and three to five years of
professional library experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Background in the humanities, art,
architecture, or city planning required. - Supervisory experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written
skills. - Proficiency with new technology.
- Ability to work collaboratively and across
disciplines.
Preferred:
- Experience working with material culture collections.
- Significant instruction / teaching
experience along with program planning, and/or project management experience. - Proficiency with the ALMA Library enterprise
system. - Experience creating digital collections.
- Proficiency in a second language.
- Knowledge of working with
“Material Order”
Application Requirement
- A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this
position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
Job
Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
University Library
Pay
Range
$51,824.00 – $78,110.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills,
and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status,
or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer
is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University
Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral
health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending
accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. - Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s
exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children
are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions. - Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you
save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis.
Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard. - Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a
substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal
affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be. - Long-Term Care
Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care
insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you
apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family
members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting. - Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is
committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide
variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance. - Professional and
Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and
professionally. - University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University
resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit
our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music
or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn
community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for
free. - Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals
for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships
to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors,
cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks. - Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer
creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of
non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures. - Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for
eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home
improvements. - Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please
visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennH
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