This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity.  Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's degree in a research-heavy discipline or closely related field.
• One year of full-time professional level experience in a library or higher education setting.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge.  Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Master of Library and Information Science degree.
• Three years of professional level experience working in libraries.
• Demonstrated experience in public speaking, teaching, facilitating workshops or small group facilitation.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on June 5, 2025.  Applications accepted until position is filled.  

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions 

Collection Management

• Lead materials purchasing and book processing efforts for all PPSC libraries.
• Evaluate collection for usefulness and timeliness.
• Maintain digital research guides, LibGuides, and open access educational resources.
• Represent the Library and Learning Commons on College-wide OER Committees.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with College staff and faculty to provide resources relevant to their programs.

• In coordination with the Learning Commons team and under direction of the Lead Reference and Research Librarian, provide general library, reference, and research services at all campuses. This includes classroom outreach and information literacy instruction.
• Support student learning and engagement through reference and reserve collections, instructional databases, and the archives.
• Work collaboratively with the Learning Commons team to develop and maintain policies and procedures to govern the activities within the Learning Commons spaces at each campus.
• Maintain active cooperation with Colorado Community College System (CCCS), local, regional, and national library networks.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Serve as a member of appropriate committees at the college and within the System.
• Ensure that equitable practices are being developed and implemented that serve to increase student belonging and support the success of underserved populations at Pike Peak State College.
• Under the direction of the Lead Reference and Research Librarian collaborate with campus stakeholders in completing assessments and reports that align with library services.
• Keep current on library databases and all other library-related information.
• Evaluate and recommend sites, updates, and improvements to library information links.
• Provide expertise on and work with Information Technology Support Services on keeping library sites current and effective.
• Provide consultant services to local school districts and other libraries upon request.
• Ensure that bibliographic instruction is effective and available to faculty and students.

General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Cultural competence and demonstrated evidence, understanding, and commitment to the concepts of diversity, multiculturalism, and their application in the workplace.
• Ability to manage workflow with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prepare reports regarding work and impact.
• Utilize a case management model to provide assistance needed for students to complete academic goals at PPSC.
• Guide students to become their own advocates in achieving educational goals by referring them to institutional Student Success resources.
• Apply strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with students, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Work collaboratively and efficiently with offices across campuses.
• Employ successful organizational skills and work under deadlines to achieve strategic goals.

As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
• Life and Disability Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts. 
• Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Accrued Annual and Sick Leave.
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.   

EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution.  We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging.  Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.