Job Details

The Senior Associate Provost for University Libraries and Educational Technologies provides strategic leadership and management of the Academic Commons, including University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections, Instructional Design, Educational Technology Support, Media Services, and Professional Writing and Communications teams. This position oversees a budget of over $12 million and direct/indirect management of 68 full- and part-time staff, excluding student workers.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Collaborate with university deans to expand educational reach through technology, increasing enrollment and community outreach.

• Participate in university research committees and initiatives.

• Represent the university and colleges in national organizations.

• Complete Department of Education data collection requirements and various library and academic program accreditation requirements.

• Work with VPs and staff within the Information Services and Technology division.

• Partner with University Counsel on policy matters related to library and edtech systems, including licensing agreements.

• Assist with student and faculty data collection on academic engagement and performance within LMS and testing systems and manages data transfer and retention in Jefferson’s data lake for longitudinal analysis.

• Advise the provost on library and educational technology trends and budget expectations.

• Assist and advise the Jefferson Health System on meeting their information resource needs.

• Work with GME leaders to assure we have the information resources to meet accreditation standards for our residency and fellowship programs.

• Work with our Office of Institutional Advancement on donor relations around library and archive needs.

Essential Functions  

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Consult with faculty and deans in the design of new instructional spaces and oversight of the teams responsible for classroom AV and technologies.

• Consult with faculty and staff on the use of library resources, educational technologies, emerging AI.

• Oversight of the Academic Commons budget.

• Support new university initiatives, primarily focused on education, continuing professional development, simulation, and assessment.

• Coordinate the IS&T Security and Legal reviews for library and edtech licenses.

• Participate in national, local and affiliated organizations.

• Participate in university and Jefferson Health committees and initiatives.

Candidate Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Candidate must hold a PhD or EdD in Education, Library and Information Science, or an equivalent field, and bring a minimum of seven years of experience in an academic library leadership role — preferably in an academic medical library — along with a background in educational technology operations or leadership; experience with IT governance or working with IT at a partnership level; prior teaching experience in higher education is desirable.

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to their own professional development as well as that of their staff, actively support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and bring proven experience managing a large team, along with familiarity with library and educational systems, education policy, and academic leadership.

• Proven experience in stewardship of financial, personnel, and facility resources, with complex budgets, through collaborative engagement between libraries and university administrators.

• Strong leadership and management skills with a clear understanding of the principles of administration, supervision, and budgeting within a library and learning resources environment.

• A track record of building and motivating high-performing teams, and proven ability to effectively lead and manage organizational change in a complex higher education environment.

• A firm grasp of emerging trends and technology relevant to library/learning resources, with experience integrating new technologies to improve library services and user experience.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and create a compelling vision for diverse audiences including senior leadership, deans, faculty, students and external partners.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment, and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures and influence decision-making processes.

Procedure for Candidacy

For full consideration, applicants should submit a Statement of Interest and detailed curriculum vitae to: Augie Giardinelli at [email protected] by May 29th, 2026.  Confidential inquiries, expressions of interest, and nominations can be submitted to the same address. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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