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Oklahoma State University

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Campus

OSU-Tulsa

Contact Name & Email

jayde hightower, jaydelh@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

**About This Position**

The Archives and Cataloging/Metadata Librarian supports the library through maintaining quality data records for the library's collections including archives. This position plays a vital role in archives processing, maintenance of materials, organization of archives inventory and archival displays and outreach initiatives. This position creates original and complex copy cataloging and metadata schema to ensure the discoverability and accessibility of library and archival materials. This position is responsible for the stewardship of the institution’s archival collections in accordance with professional standards. The librarian in this position is part of a team of librarians that serves students and researchers at the reference desk and participates in other relevant activities.

Preferred qualifications are not required, and we are committed to helping colleagues develop and expand on these preferred skills. We strongly encourage applications from those who are passionate about growing their skill sets to provide innovative library, archives and metadata services and want to help develop and evolve the OSU-Tulsa Library Archives with the support of the library team.

**Required Qualifications **

- Master's

- Library and Information Science or a related field with specialization in archives or archival coursework.

- (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

- 1-3 years current experience working in archives or special collections library or equivalent experience in cataloging or metadata in an academic library.

**Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge:**

- Knowledge of bibliographic standards (MARC, RDA, LCSH).

- Knowledge of library and archives content standards and structural standards for metadata.

- Knowledge of archival principles, standards, and best practices, including digital preservation.

- Experience working with both physical and digital archival materials.

- Experience with database management software, including Microsoft Office/365, cataloging systems, archival discovery tools, archival programs, and digital preservation systems.

- Provide accuracy in daily work processes to ensure data integrity in both the cataloging and archives environment and manage priorities and daily tasks effectively.

- Experience working in public services in libraries or equivalent experience in customer service and reference training.

- Capacity to learn new technologies, analyze and research best practices and adapt to the evolving library environment.

- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to foster positive and collaborative working partnerships and relationships.

- Ability to work independently in a small-staff environment.

- A combination of training and experience that provides the requisite skills and abilities may be considered.

**Preferred Qualifications **

- Master's

- Master of Library Science (ALA accredited preferred) or related field with specialization in archives or archival coursework

- Two years progressively responsible work within a library or archive facility.

- Prefer two years of current museum, archive, or library experience with cataloging and/or archives experience.

**Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge:**

- Experience with integrated library systems.

- Experience working with library workflows and cycles of materials.

- Knowledge of records management, record enhancement with metadata and preservation.

- Experience helping patrons with reference queries and research or equivalent customer service experience.

Archives and Cataloging/Metadata Librarian JS9934

**Department Head, Research and Learning Services**

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Library Operations, the Oklahoma State University Libraries seeks a dynamic Department Head to lead the Research and Learning Services (RLS) unit, a dedicated team of eight faculty librarians who strengthen their communities through thoughtful engagement with information systems, services that directly impact the campus community, innovative scholarship, and ethical practices.

This tenure-track position will provide strategic direction and agile leadership for research and learning support services, which encompasses innovative information literacy services for ﬁrst-year and transfer students, undergraduates, and graduate students; the subject specialist and liaison program; and a robust initiative for scholarly communications, data management services, and research engagement.

The successful candidate will foster relationships with other library and university departments. This collaborative approach will be instrumental in planning and delivering new initiatives, growing partnerships, and enhancing access to library services in response to the evolving university and higher education landscape. A strong emphasis on the mentorship of faculty librarians is integral to this role.

**Required Qualiﬁcations**

- A master’s degree in library and information science (MLS, MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program

- At least ﬁve years of professional experience in academic libraries, preferably in roles involving faculty/student engagement, research support, instruction, or user services

- Demonstrated leadership and management experience with an emphasis on mentorship

- Demonstrated collegiality and the ability to foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity

- A broad understanding of the contribution of libraries to the research, teaching, and outreach mission of land-grant universities

- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills

- Evidence of previous scholarly activities including publications, presentations, and/or professional association participation at the regional, national, and/or international level

- Ability to meet university standards for tenure-track faculty in scholarship, creative activity, and service

**Preferred Qualiﬁcations**

- A second master’s degree or a doctoral degree

Candidates are encouraged to view Dean Sheila Johnson’s expectations for Library leaders: https://library.okstate.edu/about/dean-of-libraries. For general information about the OSU Libraries, see https://library.okstate.edu.

Salary is a minimum of $92,000 annually for a 12-month appointment with a generous holiday schedule, health care plans, and retirement options. As part of this role, you will receive start-up funding for research or professional travel and have access to the library’s grant writer and development team.

Deadline: Application review begins February 16, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. For consideration of your application materials, apply through the university’s website at https://hr.okstate.edu/employment-opportunities. Along with the listed qualifications, please indicate any other professional experiences, certifications, or accomplishments you would bring to this position in your cover letter. Questions about the application process may be directed to Jessica Cottom, Assistant Director of Business Operations, at jessica.cottom@okstate.edu or 405-744-6324. The successful candidate will be required to submit to a background check.

Library Department Head, Research and Learning Services AF7900

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Nancy Johnson, nancy.johnson@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$56,040 - $84,060

Commensurate with education and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit: 1) a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing their experience and expertise related to the position’s goals and required qualifications, 2) resume, 3) contact information for three references, and 4) copy of college transcript showing degree conferral.

**About This Position**

About Us: As a part of Oklahoma State University Extension (OSU Extension), the mission of the Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP) is to educate and empower limited-resource families and youth to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors. CNEP encompasses the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), known as the Oklahoma Nutrition Education (ONE) program in our state. Our nutrition lessons focus on diet quality, food safety, physical activity, food security and food resource management. Our Nutrition Education Assistants (NEA’s) provide research-based, hands-on learning experiences for families and youth at no cost.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of Oklahomans!

Who Are We: https://extension.okstate.edu/programs/community-nutrition-education-program/index.html

About Extension: https://extension.okstate.edu/about-us.html

Why OSU Extension: https://extension.okstate.edu/extension-careers.html

OSU Agriculture: https://agdivision.okstate.edu/

There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html

The Position

Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to support a CDC federally funded High Obesity Program initiative. This program focuses on policy, system and environmental approaches aimed at improving access to healthy foods; safe, accessible places for physical activity; and fostering healthy community environments. The position works collaboratively with Extension educators, community organizations, and other partners to implement, evaluate, and sustain evidence-based strategies that advance public health outcomes in 10 counties with high adult obesity rates.

The HOP Physical Activity Area Specialist is a full-time, 12-month position funded through a 5-year grant; currently in Year 3 (2025-2026). Continuation of the position beyond the current funding period is contingent upon annual renewal of funds, program needs, and satisfactory performance.

The physical activity area specialist is responsible for providing expertise in supporting policy, system and environmental approaches aimed at improving opportunities for active living through park, trail systems, safe pedestrian routes, etc. The position reports to the Project Director and Principal Investigator in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at OSU. This role partners with Cooperative Extension, public health, planning, parks & recreation, transportation, and local government stakeholders to plan, implement, evaluate and support evidence-based community design strategies that foster activity-friendly environments across all 10 HOP-eligible counties.

The position office location is negotiable within Northeastern Oklahoma. Daily in-state travel is expected with some out-of-state travel for professional meetings. Related travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with OSU travel guidelines.

**Primary Responsibilities**

-  Lead planning and implementation of built environment strategies aligned with CDC’s guidance to create activity-friendly communities. This includes improving pedestrian infrastructure, expanding bicycle networks, promoting mixed-use development, and supporting policy adoption, such as Complete Streets and Safe Routes initiatives.

-  Collaborate across sectors (public health, transportation, planning, parks/recreation, local government, and schools) to coordinate active living initiatives and develop memoranda of understanding that strengthen partnerships.

-  Provide technical assistance, workshops, and training for community partners on activity-friendly design, walk audits, planning, and evaluation. Support integration of health metrics into transportation and planning processes.

-  Work with planning agencies, transportation departments, and local officials to integrate pedestrian, bicycle, and green space elements into comprehensive plans, zoning codes, and land-use policies.

-  Assist in data collection, infrastructure assessments, walkability and bikeability audits, and mapping community access to physical activity opportunities. Monitor changes over time to measure progress.

-  Engage in frequent day-to-day travel to meet with local partners, attend planning and coalition meetings, conduct site visits, and provide on-site technical assistance and facilitation.

-  Maintain accurate program and fiscal records, assist with grant reporting, and contribute to sustainability and continuation proposals.

-  Represent OSU Extension and the active living initiative at community events, conferences, and coalition meetings to promote awareness and support for physical activity–friendly community design.

**Required Qualifications**

- Master's in Public Health, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Community Health, Kinesiology, or a closely related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

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-  Experience in community health, planning, built environment, or active living initiatives.

-  Familiarity with public sector planning, transportation, parks/recreation, or municipal systems.

-  Strong project management, facilitation, communication, and collaboration skills.

-  Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

-  Valid driver’s license required. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.

**Preferred Qualifications**

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-  At least three years of professional experience implementing built environment, active living, or infrastructure projects.

-  Experience working in multi-county or rural settings.

-  Experience with grant-funded or extension-based public health initiatives.

-  Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

-  Proficiency with GIS/mapping, infrastructure audits, and evaluation methods.

-  Skill in Microsoft Office, mapping tools, and virtual collaboration platforms (Teams, Zoom, etc.).

High Obesity Program (HOP) Physical Activity Area Specialist CS9628

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Chelsie Whitelock, osucio@buffkinbaker.com

Work Schedule

This position is classified as exempt and requires availability beyond standard business hours to support critical technology operations, institutional priorities, and executive initiatives.

Must be available to respond to after-hours technology incidents, including system outages, cybersecurity events, and other urgent operational disruptions requiring immediate leadership response.

Regular evening and weekend work may be necessary to support system implementations, upgrades, maintenance windows, emergency response, and strategic initiatives.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

**Responsibilities**

While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by June 29, 2026 to receive optimal consideration. Applications (letter of interest addressing the qualifications and responsibilities listed above, current resume, and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of five references) must be submitted to jobs.okstate.edu, 494407. For additional information, please contact our search consultants at Buffkin / Baker:

Mr. Martin M. Baker

Ms. Chelsie Whitelock

Buffkin/Baker

osucio@buffkinbaker.com

Oklahoma State University

Established in 1890, Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university, fostering student success through a blend of tradition and innovation. OSU’s goal is to become the preeminent land-grant institution in the country through a bold university strategy. Classified as a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) university, its leaders are advancing the institution further by supporting excellence across the tripartite mission of student instruction, ground-breaking research, and extending the university’s knowledge and expertise to the communities we serve. OSU has more than 35,000 students and employs more than 7,000 faculty and staff across its system, with students from all 50 states and more than 100 nations.

OSU has five campuses: Stillwater, which includes the College of Veterinary Medicine; OSU-Tulsa; OSU-Oklahoma City; OSU Institute of Technology in Okmulgee; and the OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, which includes the OSU Medical Center. OSU also boasts 16 agricultural experiment stations and 77 county extension offices across the state.

The City of Stillwater provides the perfect setting for a comprehensive research university and is important in attracting top faculty members because of the environment the community provides for OSU employees and their families. With a population of more than 48,000, Stillwater is the quintessential college town. It is the tenth largest city in Oklahoma and is conveniently located between the two largest cities in the state, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. As Stillwater's largest employer, OSU is committed to working with business and city leaders to provide economic development opportunities in Stillwater. The city has a diverse economy with a foundation in aerospace, agribusiness, biotechnology, optoelectronics, printing and publishing, and software and standard manufacturing. Stillwater has been named one of the "6th Fastest Growing Small Towns in America" by Forbes.com and one of the top 100 places to live by CNN/Money Magazine.

**About This Position**

Oklahoma State University is seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead a dynamic, service-driven technology organization supporting the OSU/A&M System. This role serves as the system-wide CIO, providing strategic and operational leadership for Information Technology (IT) services across OSU campuses, while partnering closely with OSU Center for Health Sciences (CHS) and overseeing enterprise-level services that extend to five additional system institutions.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the CIO will work closely with campus IT directors, academic and administrative leaders, and technical teams to deliver innovative, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions. Key areas of collaboration include strategic planning, shared service delivery, technology evaluation, cybersecurity, policy development, digital experience and cost-sharing models.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology at a leading land-grant institution, ensuring that IT services empower students, faculty, and staff to achieve their goals through the effective use of technology.

**Job Responsibilities**

The CIO will provide strategic executive leadership that includes operational responsibility for the university's comprehensive information technology, security and cybersecurity programs, including:

**Strategic and Operational Leadership**

- Provide vision and direction for the development and implementation of technology strategies that support the academic, research, and administrative goals of OSU and the OSU/A&M System.

- Ensure the delivery of reliable, secure, and efficient EIT operations, including:

- Wired and wireless network infrastructure

- Voice and telecommunications systems

- Server and database administration

- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

- End-user support (help desk, executive, and deskside services)

- Data center operations

- Application development and support

- IT security and compliance

- Business continuity and disaster recovery

- Collaborate with campus IT directors, department heads, and technical staff to assess needs, plan joint projects and deliver shared services.

- Lead the development of EIT-related policies and conduct risk assessments to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

- Represent EIT on university and system-wide committees and working groups

- Support efforts to enhance the digital experiences of various constituents

- Leverage emerging technologies to modernize operations and strengthen delivery of core services

- Assist efforts to maximize the use of data to achieve strategic goals across the OSU/A&M System

**Personnel Leadership and Development**

- Lead and support a team of approximately 100 IT professionals across the Stillwater, Tulsa and Oklahoma City campuses.

- Work closely with EIT directors and managers to:

- Set strategic direction and performance expectations

- Recruit, retain, and develop top EIT talent

- Delegate responsibilities and oversee project execution

- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

**Financial Management and Budgeting**

- Collaborate with EIT leadership to identify and prioritize funding needs for technology initiatives and infrastructure

- Conduct rate structure analysis for telecommunication and ID services

- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies

- Oversee the management of the University Technology Services Fee (UTSF), ensuring transparency through regular reporting and public posting of project and financial information

**Required Qualifications**

- Bachelor's Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

- Ten years’ of progressively responsible IT leadership experience, including: strategic planning and execution, managing enterprise-level IT operations, leading cross-functional teams. Demonstrated success in budget management, staff development, vendor relations and contract negotiations, IT governance, Cybersecurity and compliance, digital transformation initiatives, and ability to direct a large-scale information technology organization consisting of decentralized information technology units

- Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies. Ability to align IT strategy with institutional goals. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, etc.). Knowledge of digital accessibility and requirements. Excellent communication skills require the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical individuals. Experience with ERP systems, cloud services, and data governance. Strong customer service orientation.

- Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

- Excellent communication skills requiring the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical individuals; evidence of management abilities and leadership; knowledge of cyber security; privacy issues and regulatory compliance; strong customer service orientation

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Master's MBA, Information Systems, Public Administration, Higher Education Leadership, or related field.

- Experience in Higher Education

- Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

- Certification in the areas of cyber security and project management

- Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

- Strong acumen for user experience-focused design and development with proven background in enabling seamless customer-facing and employee digital experiences. Knowledge of data management and governance.

Chief Information Officer (CIO) AS8174

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