University of California, Berkeley is hiring: Associate University Librarian for

Associate University Librarian for Administrative Services and Organizational Development - Library

Position overview

Salary range: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University of California academic salary scales. The UC academic salary scales list the minimum to maximum salary. See the following salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-july-2025-scales/t27.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $180,000–$205,000.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: As soon as Spring 2026 (exact start date negotiable)

Review timeline: This recruitment will remain open until filled.

Position duration: This is a full‑time, career appointment.

Application Window

Open date: November 10, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Reporting to the University Librarian, the AUL for Administrative Services and Organizational Development is the senior administrator responsible for ensuring effective and efficient utilization of the financial, facilities, security, and human resources of the UC Berkeley Library. The incumbent oversees and manages the Library Human Resources Department, Library Business Services, Library Capital Projects & Facilities Management, and Library Security. The AUL has full oversight of staff in these units, including management of the workload through multiple managers and team leads. In close partnership with the University Librarian, the AUL coordinates the Library’s strategic planning and will create an organizational development program to ensure a workplace that encourages learning for all employees and that the workplace is equitable and inclusive.

The AUL provides leadership within the Library for human resources management, employee relations, staff development; space planning and facilities utilization; and for financial services and budget allocation. The AUL oversees recruitment, hiring, performance evaluation, and training of staff at all levels; promotes excellent management skills throughout the Library, and works to develop a positive, inclusive, and equitable work environment. The AUL leads the Libraries’ strategic planning and analysis for the effective allocation of new resources and the reallocation of existing resources including budgets, staffing, and space, to meet current needs, and to anticipate future priorities. In this role, the AUL works closely with an array of people and units across the Libraries and the University on a wide variety of issues.

The AUL serves as a member of the University Librarian’s leadership team, known as The Cabinet. The Cabinet participates in decision‑making for library‑wide policies and the development of long‑ and short‑term strategic plans for the Library. The AUL also represents the UC Berkeley Library on campus leadership groups and on library committees and councils for the entire University of California system.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Management, Leadership & Resource

The Associate University Librarian (AUL) at the Berkeley campus is tasked with a diverse array of responsibilities aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency and strategic vision of the University Library. A substantial amount of the AUL’s time is dedicated to strategic management, leadership, and resource allocation, which involves overseeing the administrative organization and general functions of the library. This encompasses managerial leadership, strategic planning, budget and finance management, HR, labor relations, capital projects, and security. As a member of the library leadership team, also known as the Library Cabinet, the AUL acts as a Subject Matter Expert, providing high‑level analysis and recommendations on various issues and collaborating closely with other leaders to make informed, strategic decisions. This role requires interaction with key campus leadership, ensuring that the library’s operational objectives align with broader university goals. The AUL participates in campus and UC‑wide committees and councils, most notably the UC Berkeley Council of Chief Administrative Officers and the UC Libraries’ Administrative Services Advisory Group.

Culture Building and Organizational Development

The AUL actively cultivates a respectful, cohesive, supportive, and welcoming work culture across all Library units. The position develops and implements strategies to foster psychological safety, cross‑departmental collaboration, and a sense of shared purpose among diverse teams. The AUL works closely with the Director of Human Resources to design and execute initiatives that promote fairness, belonging, and professional development for all staff. The role establishes clear communication channels and feedback mechanisms to ensure all voices are heard and valued, proactively addresses cultural challenges, facilitates conflict resolution, and creates opportunities for team building and knowledge sharing. The AUL oversees the development and implementation of mentorship programs, professional development opportunities, and recognition systems that support staff growth and engagement. The role regularly assesses organizational climate through surveys, focus groups, and one‑on‑one conversations to identify areas for improvement and measure progress toward cultural goals.

Fiscal Management

The AUL coordinates fiscal operations (including revenue‑generating activities) for the University Library and supervises, oversees, and works directly with the Library’s Director of Finance & Business Services on issues that affect all areas of the University Library. The AUL oversees budget planning, management, and expenditures of approximately $62 million annually. The AUL serves as a primary liaison between the University Library and the campus Central Budget Office, the office of the EVCP, and others as needed.

Human Resources & Labor Relations

The AUL supervises, oversees, and works directly with the Library’s Director of Human Resources on the full range of HR and personnel actions (including recruitment, hiring, assessment, performance management, reclassification, promotions, retentions, and grievances) for contract‑covered, PPSM, student employees, and Academic employees of the Library.

Library Capital Projects & Facilities Management

The AUL oversees the Library Capital Projects & Facilities Management and Facilities staff of the University Library. Critical infrastructure is the focus of this unit, which inspects and oversees more than 1 million square feet of roofs, and more than 20 general interest and specialty libraries on the Berkeley campus. The unit also manages risk assessment and risk management for prioritizing renovation and maintenance of Library space.

Security

The AUL supervises and oversees the Security personnel of the Library. Library security services maintain a safe environment for the public, academic community, and staff, as well as collections with Doe Library, the Doe Annex, Main (Gardner) Stacks, and Moffitt Library.

Other duties

Must complete mandatory trainings annually; may coordinate and oversee activities for other UC locations or external universities; perform managerial actions including performance reviews, time approvals, etc.; other duties as assigned.

The Environment

UC Berkeley is one of the world’s most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic, and social value. Berkeley’s culture of openness, freedom, and acceptance makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. The university is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high‑performing culture that supports the outstanding work of its faculty and students. Candidates are encouraged to explore the UC Berkeley culture at the ‘Why Berkeley’ page.

Berkeley serves a campus community of more than 33,000 undergraduate students and 12,000 graduate students, and about 1,500 faculty across 15 schools. The Library serves the people of California and the world through lending to several countries each year and making available a rapidly growing archive of digitized materials. The UC Berkeley Library has contributed hundreds of thousands of digitized books to HathiTrust, partnering with the Google Books Project. The Library comprises nearly 20 campus libraries with a collection of more than 14 million volumes, including over 3 million e‑books, and a collections budget of over $15 million. It offers extensive services to connect users with those collections and build related research skills.

The UC Berkeley Library is committed to supporting and encouraging respect and empathy, nurturing a culture where all employees thrive. The Library seeks candidates who recognize and appreciate one another’s contributions and who will strive to provide equitable access to a diverse set of collections and services. For more information, see the UC Berkeley Library Statement of Values.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Advanced degree (such as Masters, PhD, or equivalent international degree) by application date

Additional qualifications (required at the start of employment)

• Three or more years of experience leading a team, including leading, mentoring, supervising, or directing people.
• Two or more years of experience leading and/or being responsible for a budget.
• Five or more years of experience in libraries or archives.

Preferred qualifications

• MLS/MSI from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent international degree.
• Two or more years of experience utilizing knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and cost analysis; effectively managing complex budgets and expenditures; providing budget oversight and fiscal analysis; and using enterprise financial systems.
• Strong understanding of library organization and its cultures, challenges, and opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate a highly complex, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated capability to function as a collaborative leader and partner.
• Strong commitment to user‑centered services.
• Experience overseeing diverse functions and/or teams.
• Superior analytical, problem‑solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including change management for an adaptive learning organization.
• Demonstrated effective fiscal management.
• Experience with long‑range planning, evaluation, and assessment.
• Effective personnel management and team building skills, including goal‑setting, talent development, and constructive performance analysis and feedback.
• Experience building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Knowledge of facilities management, space planning, and the construction process.
• Knowledge of collection storage management, resource sharing, and shared print programs.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts and process improvement techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with staff of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with a unionized workforce.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Library’s Values.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

Apply by visiting https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05180

Help contact: richard.brown@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. These values are embedded in our Principles of Community and guide our mission. The university is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, see the University of California’s affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and anti‑harassment policies. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Misconduct means any violation of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of discrimination as defined by the employer.

Job location

Berkeley, CA