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Head of Library Experience and Services

Penn State University Park, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead a newly aligned portfolio of public service points across University Park Libraries spaces, ensuring consistent, high-quality service experiences for students, faculty, staff, and community guests.

Role type

Academic administrator / Department Head

Builds

Unified service culture and operational standards across multiple library locations

Domain

Higher Education / Academic Libraries

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Strategic leadership, supervisory experience, budget management, operational planning, change management, stakeholder collaboration, data-driven assessment, compliance management

Preferred skills

Fiscal management, program assessment, strategic planning, leading organizational change

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Set strategic direction for the Library Experience and Services portfolio; Supervise and develop employees including service point managers; Oversee service operations and staffing models; Drive evidence-based improvement using assessment tools and data; Coordinate with campus stakeholders on building operations and service integration; Manage departmental budget and resources; Ensure compliance with safety, security, and accessibility policies; Represent the Libraries in internal and external governance committees

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC / Leadership

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