Student Success Librarian

Anticipated hiring range: $69,000 minimum. Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM with flexible arrangements based on departmental needs. Frequent onsite work required.

About The Department

Join the NC State University Libraries and help create adventurous, innovative services and library spaces that delight students, faculty, and researchers. The award-winning James B. Hunt Jr. Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus offers access to advanced technologies enabling revolutionary ways to see and use information. The D. H. Hill Jr. Library, serving the main campus, combines tradition and innovation, housing special collections and a gallery alongside vibrant spaces for making, digital media creation, data analysis, and collaboration. Three branch libraries focus on design, natural resources, and veterinary medicine.

The NC State University Libraries invites applications for the position of Student Success Librarian in the Learning Spaces & Services (LSS) department. LSS (11 librarians, 1 EPS, and 6 support staff) provides dynamic services, spaces, and technologies to enable learning, discovery, and research. The department leads programs supporting student learning, access to tools, and undergraduate success, including management of the Technology Lending Service and Beta Program. LSS oversees learning spaces such as the Learning Commons, Makerspace, Gaming and Virtual Reality Studio, iPearl Innovation Studio, Digital Media Studios, and several teaching labs.

Responsibilities

Student Success and Engagement

• Lead the Libraries’ engagement with university programs and events that recruit, welcome, orient, and support students, including New Student Orientation, Wolfpack Welcome Week, open houses, and other initiatives.
• Coordinate the Libraries’ Personal Librarian Program and collaborate with colleagues to connect students with library services, learning opportunities, and experiential environments.

Instruction and Public Service

• Contribute to the Libraries’ instruction program by teaching sessions for undergraduate courses such as ENG 101 and COM 110.
• Serve as an Ask Us Service Manager, supervising student employees, making operational decisions, and providing virtual reference services during assigned shifts.

Service and Professional Responsibilities

• Serve on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams.
• Engage in professional development, contribute to the field, and participate in service activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent advanced degree.

Other Required Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience, such as delivering information and research services in an academic library, or experience in teaching, training, library instruction, or outreach.
• Demonstrated engagement with a user community and commitment to creative, high-quality library services and facilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate with cross-departmental collaborators, facilitate meetings, and maintain project documentation.
• Ability to design, implement, and sustain new services and programs.
• Ability to foster an environment of belonging and well-being.
• Clear and knowledgeable communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Evidence of ability for professional development and contribution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Retirement programs.
• Disability and life insurance plans.
• Accident plan.
• Paid time off and other leave programs, including 12 holidays annually.
• Tuition and academic assistance.
• Childcare benefits.
• Wellness and recreation memberships and programs.

Perks and benefits eligibility is based on part-time or full-time employment status.