Associate Director

Description:

The Associate Director (Research & Scholarly Services) is responsible for leading Smithsonian’s Institutions (SI) 21 research libraries which provide pan-institutional research and collections services. The position will direct staff to select and manage nearly 3 million SLA print and electronic collections and other resources held by the Research & Scholarly Services (RSS).

In this position, you will be:

• Performing the full range of supervisory personnel functions for Research & Scholarly Services library staff. Oversees the establishment of goals, articulation of priorities, development of schedules and checklists, and the assignment of tasks.
• Develops policies, procedures, and workflows that will achieve these goals and regularly reviews department success in meeting mission, objectives, and goals.
• Interprets trends and assesses impacts of trends in library services initiatives. Makes recommendations on the development of innovative programs and initiatives and supports traditional services as appropriate.
• Oversees the budget for SLA Research & Scholarly Services. Manages annual federal, trust, endowment, and gift budgets of approximately $7M for department budgets are managed and expensed within SI guidelines and policies.