Learning Resource Professional

Job Details:

Job Family:
ADMIN – Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)
Grade: 16
Salary: $69,098 – $86,372
Department: Learning Resources
Reports To: Director, Learning Resources
Closing Date:
October 4, 2023
FLSA Status: Exempt – Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation
First Review Date:

July 20, 2023

Job Summary:

The Learning
Resources Professional serves as a primary liaison between Learning Resources and the assigned discipline(s) to develop and maintain an
exemplary collection of resources to promote and support student learning. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for
which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by
Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, selects and de-selects library and learning resources materials within college-wide assigned
  discipline(s) including print and non-print materials
• Oversees inventory of discipline(s) collections and ensures that it is current
  and supports the program(s) accreditation standards and research needs of the students
• Coordinates the ordering of materials with
  the discipline faculty including E-Resources, books and periodicals
• Creates and maintains online guides (Libguides), handouts and
  other learning tools as needed in assigned discipline(s)
• Collaborates with colleagues to develop assessment instruments, collect and
  analyze data, present and market Learning Resources services
• Assists in planning and managing the budget for the assigned
  discipline(s) collection(s)
• Provides assistance in the implementation of the information literacy program as needed
• Supports
  users remotely and face to face at service points as assigned for classes offered in all modalities
• Develops teaching strategies,
  instructional materials and assignments to support information literacy in specialized discipline(s)
• Keeps abreast of emerging
  technology and/or service delivery platforms such as, Ask a Librarian, Libguides, tutorial creation, etc.
• Recommends new technology
  and platforms to enhance delivery of services
• Manages and supervises services and Learning Resources personnel as
  assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited college/university and three (3)
  years of relevant experience in education or related field; or Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited
  college/university and seven (7) years of relevant experience in education or related field.
• All degrees must be from a regionally
  accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and
  procedures
• Knowledge of the role of libraries, information literacy and academic support services in higher
  education
• Ability to work in a team environment and develop cooperative relationships among faculty, staff, chairs, and senior
  administrators
• Possess excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Working knowledge of integrated library
  systems in higher education
• Ability to effectively collect, analyze, evaluate and prepare statistical data and reports
• Ability to develop, deliver and assess information literacy face to face and online
• Ability to travel to campuses as
  needed
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and
  staff

Additional Requirements:

The
final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.: