<p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Provide visionary and strategic leadership for library services, collections, and programs </li><li>Oversee library operations, including budgeting, facilities, and personnel management </li><li>Lead recruitment, development, and retention of diverse faculty and staff, with a focus on cultivating their growth and empowering their efforts to support student success. </li><li>Foster innovation in information literacy, digital scholarship, and student support services </li><li>Build partnerships across campus and with external stakeholders </li><li>Support fundraising, grant development, and donor engagement </li><li>Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all library initiatives </li><li>Represent the Library within the University and broader community </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Candidates must hold a master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent) and demonstrate at least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in an academic library setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic planning, budgeting, and personnel management, along with excellent communication and collaborative leadership skills. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in shared governance and unionized environments, along with a proven ability to lead organizational change and innovation in support of research, teaching, and student success. They will embody inclusive, equity-minded leadership and bring strong communication skills, particularly active listening, paired with an adaptable and collaborative approach. A compassionate and approachable leadership style, including the ability to resolve conflicts constructively and engage meaningfully with faculty and staff, is essential. Experience with fundraising and external partnership development, as well as collective bargaining, is also desirable.</p> <p>Environmental/Physical/Special</p> <p>Position may require occasional evening or weekend work required for events , retreats or urgent matters.</p> <p>Occasional travel and scheduled flexibility required</p> <p>Pre-Employment Requirements</p> <p>This position requires the successful completion of a background check.</p> <p>Eligibility to Work</p> <p>Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.</p> <p>We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.</p> <p>CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)</p> <p>Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Internal Applicants Only</p> <p>SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).</p> <p>Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.</p> <p>CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.</p> <p>The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.</p> <p>Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.</p> <p>Advertised: Apr 02 2026 Pacific Daylight Time</p> <p>Applications close:</p>