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Director of Library and Information Technology
Posted: April 09, 2013
Meadville Lombard Theological School (Unitarian Universalist) seeks an innovative and collaborative leader to serve as its Director of Library and Information Technology. The successful candidate will lead strategic and sustained technological innovations, and will coordinate their operatio [...] View More Posted: April 09, 2013 Meadville Lombard Theological School (Unitarian Universalist) seeks an innovative and collaborative leader to serve as its Director of Library and Information Technology. The successful candidate will lead strategic and sustained technological innovations, and will coordinate their operations and assessment. The Director will play a key role in improving collaborative user-focused information technology services that contribute to the success of Meadville Lombard students, faculty, and staff. The Director will be committed to leading, building and supporting an active, responsive, globally and socially engaged, twenty-first-century library. A graduate theological institution, Meadville Lombard is academically rigorous, spiritually grounded, unapologetically progressive and deeply committed to teaching and learning for social justice and transformation. Meadville’s innovative education model is a low residency program grounded in service learning and a three year integrated internship. Students travel to Chicago four times a year for learning convocations and intensives in addition to regular contact with faculty and students through a variety of standard technology formats, including social media. The successful candidate must have competency in functioning in a multi-racial, multicultural and theologically diverse learning and work environment. Reporting to the Provost, the Director of Library and Information Technology is a full time 12 month exempt administrative position. The Director functions as the individual responsible for providing information and resource services to Meadville Lombard Theological School’s students, faculty and staff, as well as UU religious professionals, the wider UU community and researchers. The Director has close working relationships with the Faculty, the Vice President, Finance and Administration, the Director of Student Services, and the Director of Development and Communications, supporting the IT needs of all departments. Job Responsibilities:
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The successful applicant will have excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving and time management skills; be active in professional activities/organizations; have a strong service orientation to our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the scholarly community; and maintain an ongoing interest in learning new trends in library and information technology. This person’s preference will be to work collaboratively as a part of a team and will be able to provide leadership in their area of expertise. The successful applicant will share an appreciation for Unitarian Universalism, its values and its principles. Meadville Lombard Theological School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The School is committed to enriching its educational experience through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Meadville Lombard Theological School offers a competitive salary and benefits package including spouse/partner/family insurance options. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional letters of reference via email. Send application materials to: Provost and Professor of Religion and Society swelch@meadville.edu Incomplete applications will not be considered Open until filled; apply by June 15, 2013 for assured consideration. CloseDirector of Student Records
Posted: April 09, 2013
Meadville Lombard Theological School [Unitarian Universalist], located in the South Loop of Chicago, is currently seeking a full-time Director of Student Records/Registrar who will be a key player in the success of the educational program. A graduate theological institution, Meadville Lom [...] View More Posted: April 09, 2013
Meadville Lombard Theological School [Unitarian Universalist], located in the South Loop of Chicago, is currently seeking a full-time Director of Student Records/Registrar who will be a key player in the success of the educational program. A graduate theological institution, Meadville Lombard is academically rigorous, spiritually grounded, unapologetically progressive and deeply committed to teaching and learning for social justice and transformation. Meadville’s innovative education model is a low residency program grounded in service learning and a three year integrated internship. Students travel to Chicago four times a year for learning convocations and intensives in addition to regular contact with faculty and students through a variety of standard technology formats, including social media. The successful candidate must have competency in functioning in a multi-racial, multicultural and theologically diverse learning and work environment. Reporting to the Senior Director of Student Services, the Director of Student Records/Registrar is a full time 12 month exempt administrative position. The Director of Student Records/Registrar is a key member of the Student Services staff and has close working relationships with students, faculty, and staff of Meadville Lombard. Job Summary The Director of Student Records/Registrar will be responsible for the maintenance of student academic and demographic records; collection of student information, responding to requests for transcripts, and enrollment verification; and acts as a resource for students, faculty, and staff relative to institutional policies and procedures. The Director of Student Records/Registrar is responsible for class schedule preparation and registration. Working with the Senior Director, the Director of Student Records/Registrar, as custodian of records for the institution, will be responsible for compliance regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); will evaluate degree plans and maintain degree audit processes; reconcile student registration records with the business office student billing records; provide information in connection with the annual audit; make recommendations regarding general office policies, procedures and enhancements to support student retention. The Director of Student Records/Registrar position has no direct reports and as such requires the discipline and skills to work independently on a large range of tasks. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. A minimum of three years of related experience within a university registrar's office or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required, including a working knowledge of academic standards, policies and federal regulations related to student records and privacy laws. At least two years of experience working with a database system is required; experience with the Blackbaud Education Edge software system is highly desirable. Credentials with the Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) and the Veteran’s Administration (specific to Post 9-11 GI Bill) are also preferred. The preferred candidate will be well organized, have strong and effective verbal, written, time management and organizational skills, and be able to multi-task and work effectively under pressure. This position requires someone who will exercise a high level of discretion; have the ability to deal with diverse groups of individuals and situations with a high degree of tact and good judgment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and fluency with internet applications and a willingness to learn new applications. Ability to function as a team player in a fast-paced environment, dependability, sense of humor and enthusiasm are essential.
Meadville Lombard Theological School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The School is committed to enriching its educational experience through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Meadville Lombard Theological School offers a competitive salary and benefits package including spouse/partner/family insurance options. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Interested applicants should submit
By email to: Deborah Bieber, Vice President, Finance and Administration Meadville Lombard Theological School
Incomplete applications will not be considered Open until filled
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CloseCareer Resources
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