Campus

OSU-Institute of Technology

Contact Name & Email

Megan Walker, megan.d.williams@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$48,000 - $54,000

Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

The Assistant Director of Student Retention & Success provides strategic leadership for library services that support student learning, academic achievement, information literacy, and institutional effectiveness. This position serves as the primary administrator for library operations, instructional programming, library collections, faculty partnerships, and library assessment while fostering a welcoming environment that promotes student engagement and academic success. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with campus partners to develop innovative programs, services, and learning opportunities that position the library as an essential academic support resource for students and faculty. 

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) or a related field from an accredited university  preferred.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience:

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, libraries, academic support, student services, or a closely related field.  
• Experience developing or coordinating programs, services, projects, or initiatives that support student learning or engagement.  
• Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.  

Preferred:

• Experience in an academic library. 
• Experience providing library instruction, information literacy instruction, workshops, or other educational programming. 
• Experience supervising employees or student workers. 
• Experience with library technologies, integrated library systems, electronic resources, learning management systems, or comparable educational technologies. 
• Experience supporting accreditation, assessment, strategic planning, budgeting, or project management.  

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Licensure/Certification:

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license is required if performing the functions of the position requires the use of a personal or university vehicle.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of higher education, student success practices, and academic support services. 
• Knowledge of library operations, information literacy, research practices, or the ability to develop expertise in these areas. 
• Knowledge of copyright, fair use, accessibility principles, and ethical use of information, or the ability to acquire and apply this knowledge. 
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, students, administrators, and campus partners. 
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Ability to analyze data, assess program effectiveness, and support continuous improvement. 
• Ability to effectively utilize emerging technologies and educational technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement. 
• Demonstrated commitment to innovation, collaboration, customer service, and student success.  

Communication Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.