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Ohio University

Head of Research Services

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Athens, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $68K - $78K

💻 Research

🗓️ August 5th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring a Head of Research Services. The role leads the Research Services department, advancing programming and outreach that support research and creative activity across the university. The position oversees development, management, and assessment of library services related to research data, open scholarship, digital scholarship, and student research, while supervising professional librarians and collaborating across campus.

Highlights
  • Lead the Libraries' support for research and creative activity including collaboration with campus units like Office of Research, Graduate College, and IT.
  • Manage services related to research data lifecycle, open scholarship, research impact, digital scholarship, data literacy, and student research initiatives.
  • Supervise a team of professional librarians and provide subject liaison services including instruction and collection development.
  • Coordinate student research support partnering with Honors Tutorial College, OHIO Honors, and Cutler Scholars.
  • Engage in professional development and participate in strategic library committees and projects.
  • Required qualifications include a Master's degree in Library and Information Science (ALA accredited or equivalent), minimum 3 years library experience, and at least 1 year supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge/experience required in research data, digital scholarship, research impact, open access initiatives, and outreach skills.
  • Preferred qualifications include teaching experience, academic or research library background, collection management skills, and interest or degree in health, medicine, or STEM fields.
  • Target salary range $68,000 to $78,000, commensurate with education and experience.
  • Full-time, 12-month appointment with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, tuition waiver, retirement plan with up to 14% employer contribution, and flexible work options.