Assistant Director - Library Operations and Technology

About the role

This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape and support the operational foundation of Utah Valley University's library system. As the Assistant Director for Library Operations and Technology, you will provide leadership and coordination across key functional areas, including collections, technical services, archives, technology support, facilities operations, and emergency preparedness. Working closely with department leaders and library administration, you will play a critical role in implementing strategic priorities, improving operational effectiveness, and ensuring that library services and resources remain responsive to the needs of students, faculty, staff, and the broader campus community. As a member of the library's administrative team, you will have the opportunity to influence decision-making, lead cross-departmental initiatives, and foster collaboration among diverse operational units. This position is ideal for a collaborative and strategic professional who enjoys problem-solving, process improvement, and organizational leadership. Through meaningful partnerships, operational planning, and support of innovative library services, you will make a lasting impact on an essential academic resource while developing expertise in leadership, technology, resource management, and higher education administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for assigned library departments responsible for collections, technical services, archives, technology support, and related operational functions.
• Work with and provide supervision and support to department leaders to clarify operational expectations, monitor departmental performance, support accountability, and maintain efficient, effective, and customer-focused library services.
• Represent the operational perspectives and needs of assigned departments by providing operational expertise and information during administrative planning and decision-making.
• Communicate approved library priorities, facilitate collaboration among operational departments, and coordinate consistent implementation of administrative decisions.
• Coordinate implementation of library projects, operational improvements, and administrative initiatives across assigned departments.
• Work collaboratively with department leaders to improve workflows, strengthen coordination, resolve operational issues, and support continuous improvement.
• Serve as a member of the library's administrative team by providing operational expertise, representing assigned departments, supporting implementation of library priorities, and communicating operational needs to support administrative planning, coordination, and informed decision-making.
• Coordinate communication and information sharing among operational departments, represent the library on assigned committees, and collaborate with university departments to support effective library operations and services.
• Coordinate building operations, facilities communication, accessibility, safety planning, and maintenance activities to help ensure the library provides a safe, functional, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors.