Manager, Libraries and Learning Commons

2 weeks ago

Kingston, Canada St. Lawrence College Full time

**Job ID**: ADMN-22/23-169
- **Location**:Kingston (with Tri-Campus Responsibilities)
- **Deadline**: January 25, 2023
- **Job Type**:Administrative/Management
- **Start Date**:Immediately
- **Department**:Student Success
- **Duration**: Full-Time

**Duties**:
The Manager position plays a senior advisor and operational role on the Student Success management team to deliver high quality library services tri-campus. In reporting to the Associate Dean, Global Partnerships and Learning Services, the incumbent develops strategic goals and initiatives to provide Libraries and Learning Commons' leadership through: (1) focusing on improving our learner experience, (2) supporting and teaching academic literacies; (3) providing access to a wide collection of high quality and accessible resources; and (4) providing enhanced and accessible learning spaces. This position supports the college value of belonging and indigenous ways of knowing and being. It ensures that the library is an inclusive environment that provides students with equitable opportunity to be able to access the learning resources in order to be successful in their study and career.

The incumbent provides leadership and a strong understanding of evolving issues/trends in higher education, libraries, learning commons and scholarly communication. The Manager is responsible for continuous review of current library services; the development of new services; and maintaining a current awareness of best practices, emerging services, and technologies. There is accountability for the effective planning, resourcing and administration of student-related services, practices, and facilities that complements and supports academic programming, enhance access and support student success in relation to Key Performance Indicators and college strategic directions. The Manager is responsible for service data collection, reporting to Ministry funders as well as proposal writing required to secure funding dollars.

As academic libraries, St. Lawrence Libraries’ must provide access to a wide collection of high-quality and accessible library learning resources, reflecting the curriculum through academic community partnerships and this is a key accountability of the incumbent. The incumbent provides vision and leadership in the development, coordination, delivery and review of the library collections and services at each campus. The incumbent must ensure a coordinated approach to information resources management and acquisitions for St Lawrence Libraries with the result of providing relevant resources that are in alignment with the curriculum and research needs of our students and faculty. This requires a responsive, innovative and hybrid approach to acquiring and managing learning resources and employing new technologies, new formats, and accessibility standards.

The incumbent works directly with Managers, Directors, Associate Deans, Deans, Faculty, and support staff to plan and coordinate library resources and services in order to support college wide goals of student success and retention. In addition, the Manager serves as a member of various campus/community/provincial committees and works closely and regularly with colleagues and community partners across all departments with the Student Success division and beyond, such as Marketing and Recruitment, Facilities, and Academic Divisions.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience**:
A minimum of a 4-year degree in library and information science and any equivalent higher education training for librarianship.

**Other Required Qualifications**:

- Demonstrated ability of the provision of supervisory and management skills in a multi-campus environment which includes providing appropriate advice and the maintenance of relationships with students, faculty, and college managers.
- Experience/skills in mediation/conflict resolution.
- Superior research, oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Overall understanding of the operation and structure of academic libraries and understanding of future directions of library services, learning commons and associated resources
- Requires in-depth knowledge and expertise in the licensing of electronic library collections and library systems
- Extensive knowledge of Copyright law and policies
- Working knowledge of a variety of software packages including MS Word and Excel.
- A strategic understanding of the challenges, emerging trends, and issues in library services in post-secondary education
- Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and student success
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation pertaining to the postsecondary educational environment such as: Ontario Human Rights Code, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, etc
- Strong interpersonal skills - including problem-solving, conflict resolutio

  • Clin Learn Specialist

    3 days ago

    Kingston, Canada Kingston Health Sciences Centre Full time

    Reporting to Professional Practice, the primary role of the Clinical Learning Specialist is to support the delivery of interprofessional, quality patient care and excellence in professional and clinical nursing by facilitating staff development, through orientation, continuing education and performance review in the clinical setting. The Clinical Learning...

  • Learning and Performance Specialist

    1 week ago

    Kingston, Canada Kingspan Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity to join our Group Leadership Development Team as we currently have a vacancy for a Performance and Learning Specialist. At Kingspan, we're on a mission to transform the built environment through inspiration, innovation and insight. As the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions for the...

  • Learning and Performance Specialist

    1 week ago

    Kingston, Canada Kingspan Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity to join our Group Leadership Development Team as we currently have a vacancy for a Performance and Learning Specialist. At Kingspan, we're on a mission to transform the built environment through inspiration, innovation and insight. As the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions for the...

  • Learning and Performance Specialist

    1 week ago

    Kingston, Canada Kingspan Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity to join our Group Leadership Development Team as we currently have a vacancy for a Performance and Learning Specialist. At Kingspan, we're on a mission to transform the built environment through inspiration, innovation and insight. As the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions for the...

  • Learning and Performance Specialist

    6 days ago

    Kingston, ON, Canada Kingspan Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity to join our Group Leadership Development Team as we currently have a vacancy for a Performance and Learning Specialist. At Kingspan, we're on a mission to transform the built environment through inspiration, innovation and insight. As the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions for...

  • Superintendent for Apartment Buildings

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada Martin Group of Compaies Full time

    **Job Description - Superintendent for Apartment Buildings** **Company Overview**: The Martin Group is a Kingston based organization with a diverse portfolio including self-storage, high density residential, commercial office, retail, gaming, and entertainment properties. Its Westside Storeys apartment complex in Kingston’s west end offers spacious...

  • Superintendent for Apartment Buildings

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada Martin Group of Compaies Full time

    **Job Description - Superintendent for Apartment Buildings** **Company Overview**: The Martin Group is a Kingston based organization with a diverse portfolio including self-storage, high density residential, commercial office, retail, gaming, and entertainment properties. Its Westside Storeys apartment complex in Kingston’s west end offers spacious...

  • Resource Management Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Full time

    Are you a strong communicator with political acuity, issues management experience and project management skills who enjoys working in a collaborative and fast paced environment? Do you excel at providing issues management and advice on high profile contentious issues affecting program delivery? If so, consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Natural...

  • IS Project Manager

    1 week ago

    Kingston, Canada City of Kingston Full time

    Position Summary Under the direction of the Manager, Systems Development, the IS Project Manager oversees and provides project management for multiple medium to large scale projects involving high profile IS&T initiatives. This position ensures projects and project deliverables achieve program outcomes and meet business requirements on time, within scope and...

  • IS Project Manager

    1 week ago

    Kingston, Ontario, Canada City of Kingston Full time

    Position Summary Under the direction of the Manager, Systems Development, the IS Project Manager oversees and provides project management for multiple medium to large scale projects involving high profile IS&T initiatives. This position ensures projects and project deliverables achieve program outcomes and meet business requirements on time, within scope and...

  • Community Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada Homestead Land Holdings Limited. Full time

    Founded in Kingston in 1954, Homestead Land Holdings Limited has grown to become one of Canada’s largest and most respected owners of multi-residential apartment buildings. The founding principles of the company are still in place today, which are to provide residents with affordable, secure housing with a standard of care in which we would treat our own...

  • Community Manager

    5 days ago

    Kingston, Canada Homestead Land Holdings Full time

    Founded in Kingston in 1954, Homestead Land Holdings Limited has grown to become one of Canada’s largest and most respected owners of multi-residential apartment buildings. The founding principles of the company are still in place today, which are to provide residents with affordable, secure housing with a standard of care in which we would treat our own...

  • Resource Management Coordinator

    4 days ago

    Kingston, Canada Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Full time

    Are you skilled in issues management, communications and project management related to natural resource management? The Ministry of Natural Resources' Regional Operations Division plays an important role in the province's emergency response plans, land use plans, forest management planning, and authorizations for mining and infrastructure projects, If you...

  • IS Project Manager

    1 week ago

    Kingston, Canada City of Kingston Full time

    Opening Statement We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabeg (Ah- nish-in-ah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat) territory and thank these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land. Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable...

  • Cashier/customer Service

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada Maki Sushi & Noodle Full time

    Are you interested in serving customers at one of the best local sushi restaurant? Become a **Cashier **and join **MAKI SUSHI & NOODLE **team! Daily tasks include greeting guests, taking accurate orders, assisting kitchen staffs, maintain store cleanliness, and managing cash transactions. **What You Need to Succeed** - Greet all customers with your...

  • Community Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada Homestead Land Holdings Limited Full time

    Founded in Kingston in 1954, Homestead Land Holdings Limited has grown to become one of Canada’s largest and most respected owners of multi-residential apartment buildings. The founding principles of the company are still in place today, which are to provide residents with affordable, secure housing with a standard of care in which we would treat our own...

  • Community Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada Homestead Land Holdings Full time

    Founded in Kingston in 1954, Homestead Land Holdings Limited has grown to become one of Canada’s largest and most respected owners of multi-residential apartment buildings. The founding principles of the company are still in place today, which are to provide residents with affordable, secure housing with a standard of care in which we would treat our own...

  • Web Team Lead-data Visualization Team

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada Engineering Seismology Group Canada Inc. Full time

    **About Us** - Join us at ESG Solutions, a fast-paced, technically driven company with an exciting work environment. We see every day as a new opportunity to impress our customers, grow our understanding and build our expertise.- We are looking for a Web Team Lead for the Scientific Data Visualization team who is responsible for leading the design and...

  • Region Sales Manager

    5 days ago

    Kingston, Canada Grow and Share Full time

    **About Grow and Share**: **Position Overview**: **Key Responsibilities**: - Hire, train, and manage a dynamic team of 20+ Ambassadors. - Set clear team goals and KPIs, monitor performance, and conduct regular performance reviews. - Engage daily with 50-100 people, with a target of closing 10% on premium memberships. - Train Ambassadors to reach daily...

  • Specialist Intervenor

    3 days ago

    Kingston, Canada CNIB Deafblind Community Services Full time

    **Not Just a Job...** **A Career. A Passion. A Future.** **Title**: Specialist, Intervenor for the Deafblind community **Location**: Kingston, Napanee, Belleville, and surrounding areas **Position Status**: Casual **Report to**: Manager, Deafblind Community Services **Closing date**: May 31st, 2024 **Watch the job posting in ASL **here Life is a...