Student Success Librarian - University Libraries

About the role

The University Library at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Student Success Librarian (Librarian II - Research, Learning and User Support, LM002).

Job Duties

• Cultivate and maintain liaison relationships with academic departments and administrative offices that support student success services, including advising, undergraduate research, honors, and other units.
• Collaborate with Campus Tutorial Services to develop initiatives that support student learning.
• Collaborate with units responsible for the Forward Scholars, Lawton Grant, McNair Scholars, pre-college and related programs to provide library instruction and research services.
• Collaborate with One Stop and Success Coaches to provide continuity of student support and coaching practices.
• Assist with Library collaborations with the Center for Students with Disabilities, including research support and accessibility of library resources.
• Assist with the coordination of Library instructional learning objectives to ensure lifecycle management.
• Support University strategic initiatives related to student success.

Responsibilities

• Student Success
• Instruction & Reference
• Collection Development

University Library

• Develop relationships with faculty, staff, students, and administrators to further the Library’s mission to support the University’s teaching, research, and public service.
• Serve on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state and national levels.
• Serve as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services.
• Initiate and solicit input to modify policies, procedures, and assessment tools to improve workflows and/or user experiences.
• Serve as a resource to other librarians and staff outside of their unit on a regular basis.
• Oversee day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services.
• Develop or coordinate specialized projects or programs.
• Provide specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area.
• Design, develop, deliver, and assess instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons.
• Obtain materials, resolve issues, and answer questions that are complex and highly specialized in nature.
• Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with donors, collectors, vendors, and professional colleagues.
• Develop, curate, and manage collections.

Conditions of Appointment

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Compensation

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within the range of $51,000 - $54,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

How to Apply

This includes online submission of the following documents: Cover letter/letter of interest, Resume, and Names and contact information for three professional references.