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The Health Sciences Library at the Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center (UCDHSC), seeks exceptional candidates for the position of Deputy Director.  The successful candidate will serve as the top-level administrative officer under the Director and has broad responsibilities for library-wide planning, budgeting, and staffing.

All UCDHSC Health Sciences programs are in the process of moving to a new campus in Aurora, CO and the new library building is scheduled to open in Fall 2007 [see http://hsclibrary.uchsc.edu/anschutz/overview.html]. The UCDHSC Anschutz Medical Campus includes the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Dentistry, and the Graduate School. The University of Colorado Hospital is also an integral partner of the campus.

All library departments, except Administration, report to the Deputy Director.  Duties include personnel management, library operations, and services to outside entities.  The Deputy Director advises the Director in the development of policies and practices, coordinates planning, implementation and operation of automated systems in the library, represents the library on campus and at university and extramural levels as required, and participates in overall planning for enhancement of library programs and services.

Required qualifications:  an ALA-accredited graduate degree (Masters or Doctorate) in library/information sciences; minimum 5 years of management experience in an academic health sciences or large general academic library with supervisory, planning, and budgeting experience.

Additional selection criteria: demonstrated leadership and culturally sensitive management capabilities; experience with the operation of multiple departments; knowledge of health information management issues; experience with and knowledge of library technology and automation issues; excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to plan and implement complex projects; evidence of personal involvement in and service to the library profession.  Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals is preferred.

Compensation:  $70,000 minimum based on qualifications and experience.  This is a non-tenured faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

Review of applications will begin July 13th and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a letter of application, names and contact information for three references, and a resume or curriculum vitae. Applications are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52444, or go to https://www.jobsatcu.com/ and search for posting 801216.

Please see the Job Description at http://hsclibrary.uchsc.edu/jobs/deputy-director-position.php  for more information. 

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The University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center is committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

Win Shih

Head of Systems & Databases

University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center

303-315-8649