DIRECTOR, LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS - UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

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The Director of Learning Environments is responsible for the planning, management, and maintenance of facility needs for R.M. Cooper Library, providing guidance, assistance, and consultative services with leaders at other properties (Gunnin Architecture Library, CU-ICAR Library, and the Education Media Center). The Director will serve as a liaison to central University Facilities and custodial services and is responsible for training students, faculty, and staff on the use of Library facilities. Performs other duties as assigned.

50% - Essential - Facilities Management & Planning: Oversees comprehensive operations of R.M. Cooper Library and all other library branches/properties. Directs and manages space planning, design, allocation, and wayfinding. Manages and executes project planning for annual facilities renewals and improvements. Monitors building utilities including HVAC, water, electric, and locks/securities and collaborates with central facilities to ensure all building utilities are in proper working order. Coordinates essential maintenance projects including carpeting, painting, and furniture updates. Conducts annual furniture inventories and ensures spaces accommodate diverse student learning needs. Provides direct support to library leadership across all properties, participates in feasibility studies and strategic planning initiatives, and executes projects of varying scales. Serves on committees including the Accessibility Commission, Emergency Management Council, and Library Council.
20% - Essential - Central Facilities Liaison: Serves as the primary Libraries liaison for all central University Facilities, including custodial, maintenance, groundskeeping, space planning, construction, and project planning. Liaises with Clemson University Occupational and Environmental Safety to ensure proper adherence to safety policies and procedures.
20% - Essential - Emergency Preparedness: Leads emergency response and disaster preparedness for the Libraries. Maintains compliance with University requirements through annual training completion, signage and evacuating map updates, and regular safety checks. Serves as the Libraries Disaster Team Chair, coordinating regular and timely staff training, overseeing collection remediation facilities, and maintains disaster response supplies. Provides emergency response to incidents of any scale during off-hours, to include weekends and holidays.
10% - Essential - Supervision: Hires and trains employees and supervises their work performance. Counsels as necessary. Sets goals and objectives.

Education - Bachelor's Degree 
Work Experience - 1+ years of relevant project management experience

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Construction Science and Management
Work Experience - 2+ years of project management and execution experience. Familiarity with AutoCAD software preferred

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Work of Others - Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Budget Input - Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.

  50% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
  10% - Walk or move about
  10% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
  10% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
  25% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
   5% - Move, transport, raise or lower
  10% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
  25% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

  10% - Exposure to dust/fumes

Standard Hours: 37.5

Anticipated Hiring Range: $56,200.00 - $82,000.00
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Essential Level 2 employee
Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

Clemson, SC

February 8, 2025

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.