Thomas Edison State College
Location
Trenton, NJ | United States
Job description
Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives
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The New Jersey State Library
The New Jersey State Library, affiliated with Thomas Edison State University, connects people with information and resources through its service to NJ libraries, the state legislature and government employees, Thomas Edison State University staff and students, and registered borrowers. Thomas Edison State University provides distinctive undergraduate and graduate education for self-directed adults through flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning and assessment opportunities. One of New Jersey’s senior public institutions of higher education, the University offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 100 areas of study. At Thomas Edison State University and the New Jersey State Library we embrace a diverse and dynamic workforce that drives innovation, learner success and organizational growth. We welcome you to apply to be a part of our team.
Examples of Work:
-Serve as conduit for statewide and national strategic initiatives through the Office of the State Librarian.
-Coordinate projects that leverage the strengths of the NJ State Library and its component units to advance library services to the people of New Jersey.
-Provide full-scale project management for statewide and/or national initiatives.
-Assess new partnership opportunities and project ideas for relevance and fit with NJSL’s mission, vision and values.
-Foster relationships with state agencies working to foster growth, equity and prosperity for New Jerseyans.
-Provide statewide and national leadership in focal areas.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge of library organizations and library services.
-Experience with library culture in New Jersey.
-Ability to research and analyze project potential with limited initial information and focus on achieving goal.
-Willingness to innovate and take risks while seeking to improve New Jersey’s capacity to use libraries to foster growth, equity and prosperity for New Jerseyans.
-Ability to maximize the use of limited resources to attain outcomes.
-Collaborative approach to project planning, design and implementation.
-Demonstrates high degree of emotional intelligence.
-Appreciation for the role of libraries in building community.
-Familiarity with content digitization principles and concepts.
-Knowledge of library services to people with disabilities and other traditionally marginalized communities.
-Ability to generate solutions to complex problems.
-Skill in navigating complex programmatic and organizational situations.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.
-Tactful, direct communicator that fosters trust and transparency while building strong relationships.
-Knowledge of project/program measurement and assessment approaches and tools.
-Appreciation for the role of data in designing and executing library activities.
Experience and Education:
-BA required, Masters of Library and Information Studies (accredited) preferred.
-A minimum of 8 years professional experience working on complex multi-organization programs, initiatives and/or projects.
-Demonstrated experience in implementing strategic plan(s), goal(s) or priorities.
-Demonstrated record of developing and executing innovative programs.
-At least 5 years of experience with New Jersey libraries.
-Demonstrated leadership experience
-Creative thinker and problem solver
-Highly collaborative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products
-Demonstrated budget management experience
-Attention to detail and timeliness
The New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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