Instruction and Learning Commons Librarian

Primary Responsibility

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Library Services, the Instruction & Learning Commons Librarian provides collegewide instructional and reference services in both in-person and virtual environments. The librarian designs and delivers information literacy instruction, offers research consultations, and provides responsive reference support for students, faculty, and staff. The position also coordinates and supports Learning Commons services for Summit Campus (Breckenridge & Dillon), developing programs and partnerships that connect students with academic support and wraparound services. Working collaboratively across the college and with community partners, the librarian advances student learning, equitable access to information, and student success.

Pre-requisites (Qualifications Standards)

• Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position, such as a Master’s Degree in Library Science or related degree, and three years related experience, or equivalent education and experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree and five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the functions of the position.
• Professional experience in an academic setting as well as experience with learning services such as librarianship, professional tutoring, peer tutoring, and peer mentorship.
• Demonstrates excitement and enthusiasm for the Library & Learning Commons model and excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Proficiency in information literacy principles, teaching methodologies (library instruction), online information sources and reference and research, and interlibrary loan practices.
• Exceptional organizational, writing, communication, and managerial skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, working within deadlines and budgets.
• Professional skills: strong written and verbal communication, organizational abilities, and the capacity to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Welcoming, innovative, and focused on student success.

Specialized Knowledge

• Proficiency in information literacy principles, teaching methodologies (library instruction), online information sources and reference and research, and interlibrary loan practices.
• Exceptional organizational, writing, communication, and managerial skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, working within deadlines and budgets.
• Professional skills: strong written and verbal communication, organizational abilities, and the capacity to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Welcoming, innovative, and focused on student success.

Professional Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational abilities, and the capacity to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Welcoming.
• Innovative.
• Focused on Student Success.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or Conversational Language Abilities Preferred

Hiring Range

$74,987.56 - $83,319.51 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Pet insurance
• retirement contribution
• tuition reimbursement
• annual & sick time
• mental health resources
• healthy lifestyle benefits
• affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability
• relocation if applicable

Wage Progression Compensation Model

The College utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a background check including motor vehicles records report will be required.
• Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.
• Altered work schedule including evenings and weekends and travel within CMC service area may be required at times, based on position responsibilities.

Working Conditions

• This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.
• Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally.
• Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

College Sustainability Initiatives

Colorado Mountain College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, benefits@coloradomtn.edu