Director of Research & Information Services

Mission Statement

Regis High School transforms Catholic young men into leaders devoted to Deo et Patriae and lifelong service as Men for Others. Merit based and committed to families with financial need, Regis provides an academically exceptional, tuition-free Jesuit education within a caring community.

Position

The Director of Research & Information Services will have the extraordinary opportunity to work with approximately 530 exceptional, gifted young men, talented faculty, and committed staff. Located in New York City, Regis High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school and the only Jesuit, full-scholarship high school in the country. The school was founded in 1914 through the extraordinary generosity of an anonymous woman and her family. Regis now relies on the philanthropy of alumni, parents, and friends as its most significant source of financial support. Regis is committed to both academic excellence and fostering a spirit of generosity and service to those in need. Regis seeks to inspire and educate the ethnically diverse young men in its care to become imaginative Catholic leaders committed to promoting justice and exerting leadership in the Church, in their civic community, and in their future chosen profession.

Position Summary

The Director of Research & Information Services is the intellectual steward of Regis High School's research and information ecosystem. The Director advances the school's mission by developing students' abilities as thoughtful researchers, discerning consumers of information, and ethical creators of knowledge while providing faculty with exceptional research support, instructional collaboration, and access to high-quality information resources.

As an educator and academic partner, the Director collaborates with faculty across all disciplines to integrate research skills, information literacy, digital scholarship, and emerging technologies into the curriculum. The Director oversees the school's library and research collections, manages digital information resources, promotes a culture of reading and inquiry, and ensures that the library serves as a vibrant academic hub for independent study, collaboration, and intellectual discovery.

The Director also manages the process for students to secure all purchased and loaned textbooks and course books each school year, including coordinating with other NY school districts as needed.

Inspired by the Jesuit tradition of rigorous scholarship and the pursuit of truth, the Director fosters habits of curiosity, reflection, discernment, and lifelong learning.

Job Responsibilities

Library & Information Services

• Direct all operations of the school's library and research center, supervising its daily use from 8:15AM to 5:00PM. Work hours may vary and include some evenings and weekends for special school events.
• Maintain a welcoming environment that supports individual study, collaborative learning, and academic exploration.
• Curate, develop, and maintain balanced print, digital, and multimedia collections that support the curriculum and encourage independent reading.
• Manage subscriptions to research databases, journals, e-books, and other electronic resources.
• Evaluate and continually improve collections through assessment and strategic acquisition.
• Promote recreational reading and lifelong intellectual curiosity.
• Ensure the space is utilized to its fullest potential taking into account the diversity of needs and the modern evolution of learning.
• Perform any other assigned tasks.

Leadership & Administration

• Develop the strategic vision for Research & Information Services in alignment with the school's academic priorities.
• Manage the process for students to secure all purchased and loaned textbooks and course books each school year, including coordinating with other NY school districts as needed.
• Coordinate all government-funded programs for databases, media resources and textbooks including NYSLIB, NYSSL and NYSTL.
• Prepare and administer the departmental budget.
• Supervise library staff and student assistants.
• Establish policies governing circulation, resource access, and use of research facilities.
• Maintain statistics and assessment data to evaluate services and inform strategic planning.
• Participate actively in school committees, accreditation efforts, and school initiatives.

Research Instruction & Information Literacy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive research and information literacy curriculum that supports students throughout their four years at Regis.
• Teach students effective research strategies, source evaluation, critical analysis, citation practices, and academic integrity.
• Provide personalized research assistance to students.
• Support classroom instruction in collaboration with faculty across all academic departments.
• Support students through individual research consultations and project guidance.
• Support student projects, capstone experiences, and extracurricular academic activities.
• Promote ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in academic work.

Faculty Collaboration

• Partner with faculty to design research-intensive assignments and projects.
• Identify and curate instructional resources that support classroom teaching.
• Collaborate on curriculum development to strengthen research skills across disciplines.
• Provide professional development on information literacy, digital resources, AI, copyright, and emerging educational technologies.
• Assist faculty with locating scholarly resources and developing course materials.

Digital Scholarship & Technology

• Lead initiatives that strengthen digital scholarship and research practices.
• Evaluate and implement technologies that enhance teaching, learning, and research.
• Support students and faculty in the effective use of digital research tools, productivity platforms, multimedia resources, and AI applications.
• Collaborate with the Information Technology Department to ensure seamless access to research resources.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability to connect positively with students, parents, faculty and staff

Education

MLS or equivalent degree. Evidence of continuing professional education through conferences, seminars, or professional associations is preferred.

Status

This is a full-time, 11-month staff position beginning August 1, 2026. This position reports directly to the Assistant Principal for Academics. A part-time Library Assistant reports to the Director of Research & Information Services.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range $85k-110k, commensurate with years of experience.

Most benefits go into effect immediately. Participation in the 403 (b) occurs after one year of employment.

Other Expectations Work hours may vary and will include some evenings and weekends for special school events. Some light work done remotely over the summer administering government-funded programs is required. 

The school expects one to conduct oneself at all times in a manner which shall not bring reproach upon oneself or the school.

The job description is to be used merely as a guide of expectations rather than an exhaustive list of all duties and competencies.  All requirements and skills are subject to change as the organization needs evolve.

To Apply

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding next steps once all required documents have been submitted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Regis community strives to foster a sense of belonging at all levels of the organization. The hiring managers and school leaders seek to recruit and retain highly talented faculty and staff who are committed to the Catholic Jesuit mission and values. Central to this mission is a commitment to diversity and care for the whole person (cura personalis).

Regis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.