The University of Texas at Austin
Head of Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing, UT Libraries
The University of Texas at Austin, Campus, Illinois, us, 60920
Head of Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing, UT Libraries
Hiring Department: UT Libraries
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: Feb 16, 2026
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details General Notes The University of Texas Libraries advances teaching, catalyzes research, and democratizes learning in order to develop critical thinkers and global citizens. As an essential campus partner in building a rich research and learning ecosystem, we are committed to creating and sustaining a community that welcomes and respects all individuals, celebrates different perspectives and experiences, and fosters belonging. To learn more about UT Libraries, visit https://www.lib.utexas.edu/.
Purpose The Head of Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing leads the teams responsible for the full lifecycle of content licensing, procurement, and processing while setting strategic priorities, optimizing workflows, fostering staff development and collaboration, and advancing a user-centered, efficient, and forward-looking approach to collection building and delivery.
Responsibilities
Lead the Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing unit. Provide leadership, direct work, evaluate staff, and establish priorities for a unit that manages the complete lifecycle of licensing, procurement, maintenance, receipt, and processing of content in all formats. Review and evaluate workflows across sub-units to increase efficiencies and enhance communication. Advise in articulating a user-centered holistic vision to meet current and emerging information needs and new models of collection/content building and delivery. Establish unit priorities and goals to ensure effective workflows and outcomes in a positive, productive, and efficient work environment. Ensure that unit staff receive proper training to complete assigned tasks. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other units, departments, and vendors to resolve complex issues related to licensing, procurement, maintenance, receipt, and processing of collections materials. Coordinate vendor resource and platform training. Build a strong network of peers at comparable institutions. Maximize productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives. Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all operational functions.
Participate in professional activities associated with job functions. Serve on committees, task forces, and working groups related to departmental responsibilities. Provide and support library outreach to various stakeholders through communication and collaboration.
Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in library or information science or related field.
Four years of relevant experience, with at least three of those years in acquisitions, electronic resources management, or a closely related area.
At least one year of supervision experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide teams, manage change, and improve complex systems and workflows.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Forward-thinking approach with enthusiasm for adopting and integrating new technologies.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience coordinating or managing acquisitions and electronic resources workflows, including functions within a library services platform such as Ex Libris Alma and Primo.
Demonstrated expertise in the lifecycle management of library materials, including licensing, procurement, renewal, and payment processes.
Experience implementing or using acquisitions modules, electronic resource management systems, link resolvers, and knowledge bases.
Experience serving as a primary contact for troubleshooting and maintaining electronic and print resource access and functionality.
Knowledge of assessment methods and practices for collections and electronic resources, including usage statistics, cost-per-use, and overlap analysis.
Understanding of collection development and management principles, as well as budgetary and fiscal management best practices.
Proven ability to build productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels.
Evidence of ongoing engagement with trends, standards, and emerging developments in acquisitions, electronic resources, and technical services.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team in a dynamic and complex environment.
Experience documenting procedures and conducting workflow assessments to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills.
Salary Range $75,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Typical office and library conditions.
Work Shift Monday - Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., as arranged with manager. Flexible work arrangement with up to 2 remote days per week available after onboarding period.
Required Materials (PDF preferred)
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
During your application, you will be asked the following questions
Please describe a time you had to make a decision or move a project forward without having all the information you needed. What was the situation, how did you decide on a course of action, and what was the outcome?
Describe a process or workflow that you helped improve or reimagine. What problem were you addressing, what changes did you make, and how did you measure success?
Please give an example of how you’ve inspired or guided a team through a change or challenge—especially one that required buy-in from people with different perspectives or comfort levels. What strategies did you use to keep people engaged and moving forward?
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: Feb 16, 2026
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details General Notes The University of Texas Libraries advances teaching, catalyzes research, and democratizes learning in order to develop critical thinkers and global citizens. As an essential campus partner in building a rich research and learning ecosystem, we are committed to creating and sustaining a community that welcomes and respects all individuals, celebrates different perspectives and experiences, and fosters belonging. To learn more about UT Libraries, visit https://www.lib.utexas.edu/.
Purpose The Head of Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing leads the teams responsible for the full lifecycle of content licensing, procurement, and processing while setting strategic priorities, optimizing workflows, fostering staff development and collaboration, and advancing a user-centered, efficient, and forward-looking approach to collection building and delivery.
Responsibilities
Lead the Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing unit. Provide leadership, direct work, evaluate staff, and establish priorities for a unit that manages the complete lifecycle of licensing, procurement, maintenance, receipt, and processing of content in all formats. Review and evaluate workflows across sub-units to increase efficiencies and enhance communication. Advise in articulating a user-centered holistic vision to meet current and emerging information needs and new models of collection/content building and delivery. Establish unit priorities and goals to ensure effective workflows and outcomes in a positive, productive, and efficient work environment. Ensure that unit staff receive proper training to complete assigned tasks. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other units, departments, and vendors to resolve complex issues related to licensing, procurement, maintenance, receipt, and processing of collections materials. Coordinate vendor resource and platform training. Build a strong network of peers at comparable institutions. Maximize productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives. Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all operational functions.
Participate in professional activities associated with job functions. Serve on committees, task forces, and working groups related to departmental responsibilities. Provide and support library outreach to various stakeholders through communication and collaboration.
Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in library or information science or related field.
Four years of relevant experience, with at least three of those years in acquisitions, electronic resources management, or a closely related area.
At least one year of supervision experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide teams, manage change, and improve complex systems and workflows.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Forward-thinking approach with enthusiasm for adopting and integrating new technologies.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience coordinating or managing acquisitions and electronic resources workflows, including functions within a library services platform such as Ex Libris Alma and Primo.
Demonstrated expertise in the lifecycle management of library materials, including licensing, procurement, renewal, and payment processes.
Experience implementing or using acquisitions modules, electronic resource management systems, link resolvers, and knowledge bases.
Experience serving as a primary contact for troubleshooting and maintaining electronic and print resource access and functionality.
Knowledge of assessment methods and practices for collections and electronic resources, including usage statistics, cost-per-use, and overlap analysis.
Understanding of collection development and management principles, as well as budgetary and fiscal management best practices.
Proven ability to build productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels.
Evidence of ongoing engagement with trends, standards, and emerging developments in acquisitions, electronic resources, and technical services.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team in a dynamic and complex environment.
Experience documenting procedures and conducting workflow assessments to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills.
Salary Range $75,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Typical office and library conditions.
Work Shift Monday - Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., as arranged with manager. Flexible work arrangement with up to 2 remote days per week available after onboarding period.
Required Materials (PDF preferred)
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
During your application, you will be asked the following questions
Please describe a time you had to make a decision or move a project forward without having all the information you needed. What was the situation, how did you decide on a course of action, and what was the outcome?
Describe a process or workflow that you helped improve or reimagine. What problem were you addressing, what changes did you make, and how did you measure success?
Please give an example of how you’ve inspired or guided a team through a change or challenge—especially one that required buy-in from people with different perspectives or comfort levels. What strategies did you use to keep people engaged and moving forward?
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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