Library Technology Operations Manager

Job description

Duke University: Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries. Library Technology Operations Manager Be You. Duke University Libraries is seeking a Library Technology Operations Manager to lead technology planning, operations, and strategic initiatives that support both library staff and the broader Duke community. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, operations, project management, and customer service while helping shape the future of technology services across one of the nation's leading academic libraries. In this highly collaborative role, you will serve as the primary liaison between Duke University Libraries (DUL) and Duke's Office of Information Technology (OIT), leading technology refresh initiatives, managing technology-related budgets and vendor relationships, and supporting projects that enhance staff productivity and user experiences. You'll partner with library leadership, technology teams, and stakeholders across the university to implement innovative solutions and ensure the effective delivery of technology services. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Minimum of three years of experience in technical, analytical, communication, and organizational activities supporting technology programs, projects, or operations. Experience planning, leading, and implementing technology initiatives and managing technology portfolios. Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills. Experience managing multiple priorities, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative working relationships and provide outstanding customer service. Commitment to inclusion, continuous learning, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Preferred Qualifications Technology planning experience, preferably within higher education, academic libraries, or similar environments. Experience with technology lifecycle planning, workstation refresh programs, and AV technology initiatives. Experience with technology inventory management systems and asset tracking. Demonstrated success leading technology-related projects and cross-functional initiatives. Experience developing and maintaining spreadsheets, analyzing data, and preparing operational reports. Experience with SAP R3 or similar enterprise financial systems. Experience with budget forecasting, reserve fund management, depreciation schedules, and financial reporting. Experience reviewing contracts, negotiating vendor agreements, and managing technology procurement. Other Requirements Ability to manage technology procurement activities and vendor relationships. Ability to supervise and support student employees. Commitment to maintaining accurate documentation, policies, procedures, and training materials. Work Arrangement Onsite. The work is primarily performed on-site in support of Duke University Libraries operations and technology services. Be Bold. What You'll Do Lead technology planning, refresh programs, and deployment initiatives that support library staff, public computing environments, AV-enabled spaces, and specialized library technologies. Partner with Duke University Libraries leadership and stakeholders to identify technology needs, evaluate solutions, and implement services that improve operational effectiveness and user experiences. Serve as the primary liaison between Duke University Libraries and OIT, coordinating technology projects, security initiatives, policy implementation, and support efforts. Manage technology budgets, reserve funds, vendor relationships, software licensing, service contracts, and procurement activities. Develop and maintain financial forecasts, depreciation schedules, expenditure reports, and multi-year budget plans that support strategic technology investments. Lead and support library-wide technology and renovation projects, ensuring project milestones, budgets, documentation, and stakeholder communications are effectively managed. Design and deliver training, workshops, documentation, and communications that help staff effectively utilize technology resources and stay informed about evolving technologies and security practices. Identify and implement opportunities to improve workflows, enhance efficiency, and leverage technology solutions that support library operations and services. Choose Duke. Duke University Libraries plays a vital role in advancing Duke's mission of education, research, and discovery. Through innovative services, technologies, collections, and collaborative partnerships, the Libraries support students, faculty, researchers, and staff across the university. As a member of the Duke University Libraries leadership community, you'll have the opportunity to influence technology strategy, lead impactful initiatives, collaborate with colleagues across Duke, and help create exceptional experiences for library users. You'll join a culture that values innovation, inclusion, collaboration, continuous learning, and outstanding service. Pay range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 per year. Learn more about Duke University's competitive benefits package: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.