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At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to approximately 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design and the College of Performing Arts (Mannes, Jazz, and Drama), Lang College and the New School for Social Research, and Parsons Paris. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.
Reporting to the Director of Research & Instructional Services (RIS), the Assistant Director provides leadership in the planning, management, assessment, and strategic development of research and instructional services. Position duties are concentrated in supporting departmental assessment and analytics, developing and advancing strategic initiatives, and serving as liaison in subject areas related to management and entrepreneurship.
POSITION/ROLE OVERVIEW
The Assistant Director of Research & Instructional Services is a key member of the department's leadership team, balancing operational leadership with opportunities to strengthen and evolve library services in response to the changing needs of the university community. Working collaboratively with library colleagues, faculty, and academic programs, the Assistant Director supervises the Research Unit, leads assessment efforts that inform decision-making, and helps identify and implement new initiatives, including emerging areas such as scholarly communication. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, analytical thinking, and a collaborative approach to enhancing research, teaching, and learning while contributing to the Libraries' long-term goals. This is a full-time position.
CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory Duties
At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to approximately 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design and the College of Performing Arts (Mannes, Jazz, and Drama), Lang College and the New School for Social Research, and Parsons Paris. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.
Reporting to the Director of Research & Instructional Services (RIS), the Assistant Director provides leadership in the planning, management, assessment, and strategic development of research and instructional services. Position duties are concentrated in supporting departmental assessment and analytics, developing and advancing strategic initiatives, and serving as liaison in subject areas related to management and entrepreneurship.
POSITION/ROLE OVERVIEW
The Assistant Director of Research & Instructional Services is a key member of the department's leadership team, balancing operational leadership with opportunities to strengthen and evolve library services in response to the changing needs of the university community. Working collaboratively with library colleagues, faculty, and academic programs, the Assistant Director supervises the Research Unit, leads assessment efforts that inform decision-making, and helps identify and implement new initiatives, including emerging areas such as scholarly communication. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, analytical thinking, and a collaborative approach to enhancing research, teaching, and learning while contributing to the Libraries' long-term goals. This is a full-time position.
CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory Duties
- Supervise Research & Instructional Services in the absence of the Director.
- Supervise assigned Subject Librarians.
- Assessment and analytics
- Data visualization
- Scholarly communication and open publishing
- Make budget recommendations for collection management.
- Ensure processes are effective, regularly assessing services and recommending revisions.