Director, Margaret Chase Smith Library (id:83927) - University of Maine

The Director of the Margaret Chase Smith Library provides vision and leadership for the Margaret Chase Smith Library. The MCS Library is owned by the Margaret Chase Smith Foundation and operated under its auspices by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, University of Maine. Typical hiring range for this position is $80,000 to $112,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

Required:

• Typically has the education associated with MS/MA/PhD in US history, political science or related field or a terminal degree in a field related to library science or museum administration.
• Experience in providing leadership and vision of a nonprofit organization or equivalent.
• Demonstrated budget management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing relationships and working with local, state, regional and national organizations.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be self-motivated and directed and able to motivate and lead others.
• Must be able to travel, normally requiring a driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of history and significance of Senator Margaret Chase Smith.
• Experience seeking participation from and working with diverse audiences.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
To receive full consideration, applications must be received by: April 22, 2024
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: May 15, 2024
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: June 1, 2024
Tentative start date: August 1, 2024

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jonathan Rubin at rubinj@maine.edu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).