Student Success Librarian

Position Overview

Now Hiring! Student Success Librarian

📍 Location: Library, Academic Affairs

🕒 Schedule: Varies — may include evenings, weekends, and hours outside the standard 9–5 business day 

💰 Pay: $46,000-52,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience

📄 Position Type: Modified Full-Time-37.5 hours per week, 11-Month Position

Why Join Canisius University

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students.  As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

What We Offer:

✅ Salary: $46,000-52,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience

✅ Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire✅ 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment✅ Paid Time Off – Includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays✅ Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents

*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Your Role as Student Success Librarian

The Student Success Librarian is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Student Success Librarian develops and leads outreach initiatives tailored to all students, collaborates with library colleagues and stakeholders across the campus to provide meaningful activities, services, and collections that foster student learning along with a sense of belonging. The Student Success Librarian coordinates and provides instruction, research support, and outreach services for first-year and transfer students, and collaborates with academic programs and offices to develop library initiatives that promote student success and retention.

This is a modified full-time, exempt, 11-month position. Employment is governed by the Librarian Handbook Policies and Procedures: Part IID: Personnel Policies for Librarians. The Librarian, Collection and Instructional Services works in the context of the mission of Canisius University by “supporting students, faculty, and staff in achieving academic excellence in the Catholic intellectual tradition. It is our Ignatian calling to be men and women for others in service to the University and community.”

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Build dynamic new programming to engage students and enrich their learning experience.

🔹 Teach course-integrated information literacy and library research instruction throughout the Core Curriculum, Honors, and academic programs, including the creation of asynchronous learning tools and objects. This role focuses on introductory information literacy education and will provide support for all students, but emphasis is on first-year students, first generation students, international students, and transfer students.

🔹 Provide support to the First Year Experience program.

🔹 Arrange for traditional library students, and programs for students, faculty, and staff (e.g. new student orientation, wellness programs, connectivity fairs).

🔹 Develop relationships and engage with library-building partners and other University departments.

🔹 Support student-centered collection management.

🔹 Provide reference assistance to students, faculty and staff, alumni and visiting patrons.

🔹 Serve as an educator who develops and supports information-literate learners across the college community who can discover, access, evaluate, and use information effectively for academic success, research, and lifelong learning.

🔹 Actively participate in the Library Liaison Program.

🔹 Demonstrate a commitment to high level customer service, model excellent customer service for support staff and student employees.

🔹 Interpret library policies and procedures for patrons while handling their questions or concerns in a professional and friendly manner.

🔹 Serve on library, university and other related committees.

🔹 Exhibit a commitment to support the Canisius University and ALB Library mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

🔹 Other duties as assigned by the Library Director.

What You Need to Succeed:

✔ Qualifications:

Education

• This position requires an ALA (or equivalent) accredited MLS.

Experience

• Three years of academic library experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must demonstrate ability to adhere to common professional standards with a shared purpose to support institutional curriculum and research.
• Must demonstrate ability to maintain professional ethics and ensure currency with evolving skills, aptitudes and knowledge.
• Must demonstrate ability to lead by example and show respect for others and engage in the university community and professional library organizations.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Important Information:

🚨 Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit www.uscis.gov] and search "E-Verify."

📢 Apply Today!

To apply, go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius. The review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please include your cover letter, resume and three references with their contact information, with your application.

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

Take the next step in your career with Canisius University—where excellence meets opportunity.

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