Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Director, Law Library

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program.
  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • 3-5 years of experience in an academic law library setting.
  • Expertise in legal research and teaching within law libraries.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication abilities.
  • Experience in supervision and hiring staff for an academic environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive work culture.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a Christ-centered worldview in library leadership and engagement.
  • Foster community and professionalism among faculty, staff, and students.
  • Support character development and ethical leadership within the legal profession.
  • Develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with the Law School's mission.
  • Collaborate with leadership on budget planning and expenditure monitoring.
  • Oversee acquisition and preservation of legal and interdisciplinary materials.
  • Deliver innovative legal research instruction and workshops for students.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401K savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous time-off plan and 11 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid time off for community volunteering or GCU events.
  • Free covered parking for all employees.
  • Education Tuition Discount Program for employees and their dependents.
  • Access to free on-site fitness facilities at campus.
Full Job Description

TheLaw Library Directorserves as the primary liaison between the Law School, the University Library, and the broader campus community. This role provides leadership for all Law Library operations, including legal research services, collection development, and staff management, while supporting the Law Schools curriculum and faculty scholarship and ensuring alignment with University Library and Law School priorities. The Director holds afull-time faculty appointmentand is expected toteach coursesas needed in coordination with the Dean.

What you will do:

  • Promotes and models a Christ-centered worldview in all aspects of leadership, decision-making, and academic and faculty engagement within the Law Library.

  • Fosters a strong sense of community, professionalism, and shared purpose among faculty, staff, and law students.

  • Supports the development of Christian character, ethical leadership, and professional responsibility within the legal profession.

  • Encourage intentional integration of faith and learning, emphasizing justice, integrity, and service in legal education in accordance with the Judeo-Christian western legal tradition

  • Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives that align with and advances the mission of the Law School.

  • Collaborates with the Dean of the Law School and the University Library in budget planning and preparation, monitors expenditures, and actively contributes to informed financial decision-making for the Law Library.

  • Oversees and participates in the acquisition, organization, and preservation of legal and interdisciplinary materials, ensuring the librarys collections remain current, relevant, and supportive of the law school curriculum and evolving research needs.

  • Designs and delivers innovative legal research instruction, workshops, and orientation sessions; provides individualized research and academic support to students; and teaches legal research or related courses as assigned, utilizing effective pedagogical methods.

  • Partners with law school faculty on instructional support, collaborates on research projects, and facilitates scholarly communications.

  • Leads all aspects of talent management for Law Library staff and student workers, including recruitment, hiring, scheduling, training, supervision, and ongoing performance evaluation.

  • Uses analytical and assessment tools to collect, track, and interpret operational data and performance metrics; prepares and presents statistical reports to support evidence-based decision-making, continuous improvement initiatives, and accreditation and compliance reporting requirements.

  • Implements and enforces library policies and procedures, providing guidance and assistance in resolving complex service situations.

  • Stays current with professional standards and emerging technologies relevant to academic law libraries and incorporates advancements to enhance library services.

  • Works collaboratively in a team environment to share best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

  • Provides a positive example to students by supporting the Universitys Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

  • Position may require nights and weekend hours.

  • Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

  • American Library Association-accredited masters degree in library or information science.

  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

  • Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience working in an academic law library setting.

  • Demonstrated expertise in legal research, reference, and teaching within an academic law library, including proficiency in legal research methods and comprehensive knowledge of legal and interdisciplinary research resources

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Proven experience conducting research, compiling and analyzing data gathered, and providing clear, actionable recommendations on findings.

  • Experience and demonstrated skill in supervision and hiring

  • Ability to effectively communicate and foster a cooperative work environment

  • Ability to be proactive and flexible

  • Must pass pre-employment background investigations

  • Provides a positive example to students by supporting the Universitys Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

  • Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

  • Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

  • Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

  • Free covered parking

  • We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

  • Free on-site gyms on campus

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About Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is a for-profit education company that provides online and on-campus postsecondary education services. The company operates Grand Canyon University, a private Christian university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs in various fields, including business, education, nursing, and healthcare. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Learn more about Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
Size
4 employees
Market Cap
$3.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$257.2 million
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$844 million

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