Associate Dean of the Library
Associate Dean of the Library
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$ 112200 - 151500
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Job Description
Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Lead the development of the librarys strategic plan and develop assessment initiatives to define and measure outcomes. Coordinate with library and university stakeholders to define needs set priorities and establish goals objectives and action plans in coordination with the university plan. Ensure library goals align with and support the overall mission and strategic plan of the library. Effectively communicate and report on strategic initiatives.
- Lead personnel management including recruitment performance management processes retention and staff development. In collaboration with the Dean make pay allocation determinations. Advise the department heads on personnel matters related to exempt staff serve as a resource for escalation of related personnel matters. Provide support to Assistant Dean for Library Operations on serious or complex personnel matters related to nonexempt staff.
- Foster a culture of research and assessment; provide leadership in attending to operational effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- Advocate for and implement initiatives to address diversity equity inclusion antiracism and accessibility across the library. Manage library committee infrastructure including membership reporting and connection with library strategic and operational goals.
- Lead internal communication efforts regarding management and library administration decisionmaking. Plan and coordinate all staff meetings librarians meetings and retreats on a regular schedule.
- Work with department heads and Assistant Dean in the compilation and analysis of library data. Report library data to external agencies and support the Dean in university accreditation.
- Consulting with the Dean make strategic budget decisions around staff recruitment and annual merit increases. In coordination with the Dean and Assistant Dean develop strategic and operational annual funding requests. As a member of the librarys management team participate in problem resolution decisionmaking policy development and planning for library units.
- Provide leadership for support staff development librarians professional development and organizational development.
- Advocate for library initiatives services and partnerships by developing strong relationships with university faculty and administrators. Serve on Associate Deans Council.
- Develop relationships with vendors negotiating and managing licenses for library systems and services outside electronic resources.
- Keep abreast of trends that impact higher education and the library profession. Anticipate and respond to changes in the environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
William H. Hannon Library Expectations
We share the universitys commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. We expect all employees to support the librarys commitment to diversity equity inclusion and antiracism: order to meet expectations for moving through the LMU librarians promotion plan:
- Engage in service to the library campus and the library profession through committee work conference planning or other activities
- Engage in professional development through continuing education including local regional national international or virtual conference and workshop attendance
- Engage in scholarship through grant writing conference presentations and/or publications.
Location & Hours
This position reports to the William H. Hannon Library on the universitys Westchester campus. Incumbent should expect to primarily work on campus; with hybrid schedule negotiable two days/week in accordance with university policy. Typical daily schedule is negotiable within core business hours (7am7pm) MondayFriday.
Requisite Qualifications
- Typically a Masters Degree in library science or equivalent from an American Library Association accredited program or related field. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge skills and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
- Minimum 7 years of academic library experience in the library and information science field with at least 5 years of administrative or managerial responsibilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge evidenced by direct experience in the areas of strategic planning; library budget management; directing supervising and motivating others; and academic library assessment.
- Exemplary oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively and with purpose to a variety of audiences. Highly developed organizational and leadership skills. Ability to articulate the librarys vision and build operational components to execute the vision. Ability to create effective goals and objectives and to help others do the same. Ability to prioritize and handle issues based on sense of urgency and importance of the issues. Ability to ensure confidentiality around sensitive issues.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of this position.
Applications
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Deliberations on the pool of candidates will begin as applications are received.
For full consideration applicants should submit the following materials in addition to completing the staff application and references questionnaire in Workday:
A letter of application describing your qualifications for the position; explaining your interest in the position; and affirming your commitment to the mission of LMU.
A current resume.
For more information about the position please contact: Kristine Brancolini Dean of the Library
Expected Salary Range
$115000 $138000
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Staff RegularSalary range
$112200.00 $151500.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
