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Job Description
Unit Associate Dir. - HSC Libraries
43665BR
43665BR
Position Description
Ignite Transformative Change in the Heart of West Texas
Are you a visionary library leader passionate about empowering health professionals to pioneer breakthroughs in medicine, nursing, and beyond? At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), we're seeking a dynamic Unit Associate Director to helm our vibrant Permian Basin Library Unit in Odessa. Nestled in the energy-rich Permian Basin, this role isn't just about managing a library-it's about curating a launchpad for evidence-based discoveries, fostering interprofessional collaboration, and bridging cutting-edge resources with the diverse communities of rural West Texas. Imagine transforming a welcoming study hub into a beacon of innovation, where 3D-printed medical models spark clinical ingenuity and AI-driven tools fuel lifelong learning. If you're ready to champion health equity and drive high-impact outcomes in an underserved region, this is your chance to make an indelible mark.
Major/Essential Functions
As Unit Associate Director, you'll orchestrate a symphony of daily triumphs and strategic wins, blending leadership with hands-on inspiration. Here's what success looks like in this role: Champion a Values-Based Culture: Embody TTUHSC's ethos through exemplary attendance, collaboration, and courteous service-setting the tone for a welcoming, inclusive environment.Empower Learners with Transformative Instruction: Craft and deliver captivating sessions on information literacy, evidence-based medicine, research data management, and AI tools for SOM, SON, and SOHP courses-equipping students and faculty to excel in clinical practice and pioneering research.Optimize Operations and Spaces for Maximum Engagement: Partner with our Executive and Managing Directors to evolve the library into a buzzing nexus of study, teamwork, and interprofessional innovation, adapting nimbly to campus pulses.Build and Nurture a Stellar Team: Mentor staff with goal-setting, coaching, evaluations, and growth pathways, fostering resilience and creativity that supercharge service excellence.Ensure Safety, Compliance, and Inclusivity: Safeguard a secure, accessible space that celebrates diversity, free from incidents and rich in equity for every health sciences trailblazer.Curate Forward-Thinking Collections: Scout and spotlight digital/print treasures aligned with regional health priorities-prioritizing open access and data analytics to boost ROI and scholarly firepower.Amplify Outreach and Partnerships: Collaborate with our Assessment and Outreach Committee on community workshops, exhibits, and events that extend TTUHSC's reach, enhance health literacy, and forge enduring ties with Permian Basin stakeholders.Pioneer Tech and Makerspace Magic: Team up with the Methodology Lab to roll out accessible 3D scanning, printing, and AI services, positioning our library as a trailblazer in health innovation.Guide Strategic Evolution: Provide data-driven insights to leadership on operations, hurdles, and horizons, driving system-wide improvements in library relevance and impact.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area plus five years of progressively responsible management experience OR a combination of education and/or years of progressively responsible management experience to equal a minimum of 9 years.
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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Show moreAbout Us
Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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