Managing Director, APWA (University Archives) - #Staff

We are seeking a _Managing Director, APWA_ (Library Unit Manager) for the American Prison Writing Archive (APWA) who will combine strategic vision, operational leadership, and public engagement to guide staff in executing APWA leadershipu2019s vision of a robust, sustainable, and widely recognized collection of nonfiction writing about the American prison system. To learn more about the APWA, visit THIS IS A 12-MONTH, GRANT-FUNDED POSITION. (With the possibility of extension) _General Summary_ + Responsible for the operational functions in a unit with focused areas of expertise. + Supervises mainly non-exempt staff. + Works within a unit of a larger department to ensure compliance with overall library strategies, policies, and efficient and effective performance of staff. + Functions with a degree of independence and possesses a thorough knowledge of professional principles, methods, practices, and programs. Specific Duties & Responsibilities + Serve as a unit head with operational responsibility. + Ensure unit goals align with the department, libraries and institutions' strategic plans. + Hire, train, and manage staff including conducting performance evaluations and supporting professional development needs of staff. + Provide operational supervision that supports the librariesu2019 objectives. + Create and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations. + Stay apprised of new developments in various operational areas. + Assist in the strategic direction of the department through their unit. + Assist in the design to measure and assess the unit in alignment with broader departmental assessments to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services and use of resources. + Assist in the preparation of reports that demonstrate the value of the unit. + Work with the department manager to gather appropriate statistics for external reporting. + Collaborate with other library services managers within the library. + Serve on library-wide committees and working groups. + Actively engage in regional, consortia, or national, library programs. + Share decision-making and planning duties with current co-directors. + Focus areas for shared executive function include project prioritization and implementation as well as strategic vision of the archive. + Ensure the APWA adheres to its ethical commitment to equitably engaging system-impact individuals in the APWAu2019s decision-making processes + Lead the daily operations and expansion of the APWA by developing familiarity with staffu2019s day-to-day work, archival operations, external projects, and the vision and decision of fellow co-directors. + Lead efforts to apply for grant renewal informed by project growth and sustainability. + Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications + Masteru2019s Degree in Library Science or related field. + Three years of related experience. + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications + Significant leadership experience in an organization, program, or institute directly related or adjacent to archives, libraries, incarceration, writing programs, publishing, legal. + Experience with, and understanding of, the carceral environment. + Grant writing experience. + Experience with Workday or SAP. + Advanced knowledge of Spanish. _Required Qualifications_ + Prior experience in organizational or project management. Classified Title: Library Unit Manager Job Posting Title (Working Title): Managing Director, APWA (University Archives) Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB Starting Salary Range: $66,500 - $116,700 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Mount Washington Campus Department name: Academic Liaison Personnel area: LibrariesEqual Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Created: 2026-04-20