Head of Library Systems & Technology
: Job Details :

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Head of Library Systems & Technology. To ensure your application information is captured in our official files for immediate access to your resume, you must apply to and in the key word search box, indicate Requisition # 104657.

A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.

• WORKING TITLE: Head of Library Systems & Technology
• JOB TITLE: IT Technical Manager 2
• JOB CODE: 4806
• GRADE: L
• EXEMPTION: Exempt
• SALARY RANGE: $141,000-$193,000
• TERM: Continuing
• WORK ARRANGEMENT: Onsite with hybrid option

About Stanford University's Hoover Institution: The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs.

The Head of Library Systems & Technology, under the general direction of the Assistant Director, is responsible for defining and executing the strategic vision for library systems and technology. This role involves directing and managing resources, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing innovative, proactive and sustainable solutions for the creation, management, and preservation of digital content. The Head ensures that all technology-based projects adhere to established specifications, standards, and deadlines.

CORE DUTIES:

• Lead and manage all business, technical, and education activities (e.g. application development, installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, routers, firewalls, workstations, and network equipment).
• Exercise full management responsibility for a technical group, including recruiting, hiring, training, developing, evaluating, and setting priorities.
• Ensure work completion within schedule, budgetary, and design constraints; make decisions about analysis, design, and testing; solve complex technical problems; provide alternative methods for achieving goals when necessary.
• Provide strategic planning for own work group; may assist higher level management in broader scope strategic planning for a large, complex, university-wide function or major initiative.
• Create procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with university policy and federal and state regulations.
• Develop and manage budgets for projects or work groups.
• Monitor technology trends and evaluate emerging technologies for adoption and implementation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant work experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detailed understanding of relevant technical knowledge and problem resolution.
• Strong customer relationship skills, consensus building skills, and ability to establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff.

Certifications and Licenses:

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally stand/walk, use a telephone.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work extended hours, evenings and weekends.

The expected pay range for this position is $141,000 to $193,000 per annum.

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.