What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean, University Library position at California State University at Dominguez Hills?
About the Job
Under the administrative direction of the Dean, University Library, the Associate Dean supports the Dean's vision for the Library's mission and strategic planning goals.
The incumbent plays a significant role in all aspects of library-wide planning, personnel management, plans for new services, policy and procedures development, assessment, marketing, and oversight of daily library operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Dean in the overall administration of the University Library.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the following library departments: User Services and Collections, Access, and Processing Services (CAPS).
- As a member of the Library's management team, participate in problem resolution, decision-making, policy development, and planning for library units.
- Build strong relationships with campus partners whose work intersects with the Library to participate collaboratively in cross-institutional initiatives that effectively align and complement the work of the unit.
- Implement and manage complex library projects involving multiple stakeholders in cross-functional teams to facilitate effective and coordinated use of limited resources and to ensure successful completion of project objectives.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Library Science, Information Science or relevant professional discipline from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or equivalent if outside the United States.
- Eight (8) years professional experience in an academic or research library. Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience.
- A sustained record of professional and scholarly activity to qualify for appointment at the level of Librarian with tenure.
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, analytical skills, creative and innovative problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to service excellence.
