Associate Dean, University Library - California, United States - Code4lib

Description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of academic libraries and fostering a dynamic learning environment? We seek an enthusiastic and visionary individual to join our team as Associate Dean at the University Library at California State University.

As the Associate Dean, you will play a pivotal role in leading strategic initiatives, fostering innovation, and enhancing the academic experience for students and faculty alike.

A master's degree in Library Science (e.g., MLS, MLIS) from an American Library Association- accredited school or an equivalent degree if earned outside the U.S.

Demonstrated effectiveness and leadership positions and administrative work in a library
Demonstrated experience with personnel management
Demonstrated success in management in an academic department, program, or college environment
Demonstrated commitment to work successfully with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across academic disciplines
Three years of academic library leadership experience

Demonstrated experience with personnel, procedures, and effectiveness involving staff and lecturers (i.e., non-tenure track faculty) evaluations in a department, program, or college environment.

Demonstrated experience with tenure and promotion procedures in a department or program in a college or university environment.
Demonstrated effectiveness with faculty professional development (e.g., training, mentoring, and planning).
Demonstrated effectiveness with conflict management and resolution, equity and diversity, and ethical issues involving students and faculty
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: program assessment and review, public relations, and outreach, and research grants and contracts
Demonstrated experience in a collective bargaining environment
Demonstrated experience in recruiting and hiring tenure-track faculty
Demonstrated experience with creating, updating, and identifying curriculum in a college or comparable context, including stewarding curriculum through the review process

Duties:
The Associate Dean assume a range of duties as a key member of the leadership team of the University Library with specific responsibilities in areas that may include, but are not limited to the following:
Functional Oversight
Serves as the primary library administrator, in the absence of the Dean
Assist the Dean in the management and oversight of all Library operations
Serves as the Dean's designee on various committees and at university functions as requested by the Dean of the Library
Advocates for library initiatives, services, and partnerships by developing strong relationships with campus constituents and campus administrators
Works in collaboration with internal and external patrons. (i.e., students, faculty, staff, and community members)
Has a front-line role in communicating and enforcing library policies, guidelines, and procedures
Assists the Dean of the Library in developing strategic plans and annual reports
Collaborates with Library Faculty to identify and implement strategic goals consistent with the Library's vision
Anticipates, initiates, and responds to environmental changes and keeps abreast of trends that impact higher education and the library profession to ensure that the Library and the University achieve their goals
Oversees assessment efforts, data collection, compilation, and reporting to various groups (e.g., ACRL, the Chancellor's office, et al.) and internal program reviews
Management and Leadership
Oversight of the Access Services and Technical Services Departments under the direction of, and in collaboration with, the Dean
Cultivate a working environment that fosters motivation, empowerment, and dedication among the staff and promotes inclusivity
Encourage and support professional and career development for staff and faculty
Facilitates cross-divisional collaboration and engagement among library staff to ensure mutual support and active participation in shared endeavors
Ensure effective personnel coverage for Library functions
Responsible for overseeing recruitment, hiring, and training of staff personnel in collaboration with the Dean and Administrative Services Manager for the Access Services and Technical Services Departments
Provides support for the recruitment, orientation, and training of Library staff and faculty
Oversight of employee disciplinary processes consistent with all university policies and collective bargaining agreements under the direction of and in collaboration with the Dean
Strategic Planning
Responsible for recommending, creating, and implementing long- and short-term goals and operational plans in collaboration with the Library's faculty and staff
Ensures that the Library's and Academic Affairs' goals align with and support the University's overall mission
Promote and encourage commitment to achieve strategic plans and communicate strategic initiatives
Community and University Partnerships
Identify and anticipate community needs and builds effective, strategic alliances internally and externally
Collaborate with business partners in achieving University goals that support the University's mission
Develop community relations and support through successful negotiating and relationship building
Represent and attend meetings and events related to alumni relations, community relations, and fundraising projects as requested
Works with the Dean, Library Administration, and University Advancement staff on alumni relations, community relations, and fundraising projects
Solicits and builds internal and external support for programming, fundraising, and instruction

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status.

CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Published:
Monday, March 25, :36 UTC
Description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of academic libraries and fostering a dynamic learning environment? We seek an enthusiastic and visionary individual to join our team as Associate Dean at the University Library at California State University.

As the Associate Dean, you will play a pivotal role in leading strategic initiatives, fostering innovation, and enhancing the academic experience for students and faculty alike.

To see the complete position description and directions for applying, please see our official job posting at

Required Qualifications:

A master's degree in Library Science (e.g., MLS, MLIS) from an American Library Association- accredited school or an equivalent degree if earned outside the U.S.

Academic qualifications appropriate to appointment to the rank of Associate Librarian with tenure as specified in the University Library's Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion policy
Demonstrated effectiveness and leadership positions and administrative work in a library
Demonstrated experience with personnel management
Demonstrated success in management in an academic department, program, or college environment
Demonstrated commitment to work successfully with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across academic disciplines

Preferred Qualifications:

Academic qualifications appropriate to appointment to the rank of Librarian (Full) with tenure as specified in the University Library's Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion policy .

Three years of academic library leadership experience

Demonstrated experience with personnel, procedures, and effectiveness involving staff and lecturers (i.e., non-tenure track faculty) evaluations in a department, program, or college environment.

Demonstrated experience with tenure and promotion procedures in a department or program in a college or university environment.
Demonstrated effectiveness with faculty professional development (e.g., training, mentoring, and planning).
Demonstrated effectiveness with conflict management and resolution, equity and diversity, and ethical issues involving students and faculty
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: program assessment and review, public relations, and outreach, and research grants and contracts
Demonstrated experience in a collective bargaining environment
Demonstrated experience in recruiting and hiring tenure-track faculty
Demonstrated experience with creating, updating, and identifying curriculum in a college or comparable context, including stewarding curriculum through the review process

Duties:
The Associate Dean assume a range of duties as a key member of the leadership team of the University Library with specific responsibilities in areas that may include, but are not limited to the following:
Functional Oversight
Serves as the primary library administrator, in the absence of the Dean
Assist the Dean in the management and oversight of all Library operations
Serves as the Dean's designee on various committees and at university functions as requested by the Dean of the Library
Advocates for library initiatives, services, and partnerships by developing strong relationships with campus constituents and campus administrators
Works in collaboration with internal and external patrons. (i.e., students, faculty, staff, and community members)
Has a front-line role in communicating and enforcing library policies, guidelines, and procedures
Assists the Dean of the Library in developing strategic plans and annual reports
Collaborates with Library Faculty to identify and implement strategic goals consistent with the Library's vision
Anticipates, initiates, and responds to environmental changes and keeps abreast of trends that impact higher education and the library profession to ensure that the Library and the University achieve their goals
Oversees assessment efforts, data collection, compilation, and reporting to various groups (e.g., ACRL, the Chancellor's office, et al.) and internal program reviews
Management and Leadership
Oversight of the Access Services and Technical Services Departments under the direction of, and in collaboration with, the Dean
Cultivate a working environment that fosters motivation, empowerment, and dedication among the staff and promotes inclusivity
Encourage and support professional and career development for staff and faculty
Facilitates cross-divisional collaboration and engagement among library staff to ensure mutual support and active participation in shared endeavors
Ensure effective personnel coverage for Library functions
Responsible for overseeing recruitment, hiring, and training of staff personnel in collaboration with the Dean and Administrative Services Manager for the Access Services and Technical Services Departments
Provides support for the recruitment, orientation, and training of Library staff and faculty
Oversight of employee disciplinary processes consistent with all university policies and collective bargaining agreements under the direction of and in collaboration with the Dean
Strategic Planning
Responsible for recommending, creating, and implementing long- and short-term goals and operational plans in collaboration with the Library's faculty and staff
Ensures that the Library's and Academic Affairs' goals align with and support the University's overall mission
Promote and encourage commitment to achieve strategic plans and communicate strategic initiatives
Community and University Partnerships
Identify and anticipate community needs and builds effective, strategic alliances internally and externally
Collaborate with business partners in achieving University goals that support the University's mission
Develop community relations and support through successful negotiating and relationship building
Represent and attend meetings and events related to alumni relations, community relations, and fundraising projects as requested
Works with the Dean, Library Administration, and University Advancement staff on alumni relations, community relations, and fundraising projects
Solicits and builds internal and external support for programming, fundraising, and instruction

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status.

CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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