Dean of University Libraries
Full Time
Greensboro, NC 27402
Posted
Job description
Position Type
Administration - Staff
Position Eclass
E1 - SAAO I 12 Mo Leave Earning
University Information
UNC
Greensboro, located in the
Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher
research activity and
community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three
UNC
System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most
diverse universities in the state with
20,000+ students, and
3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With
17 Division I athletic teams,
85 undergraduate degrees in over
125 areas of study, as well as
74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for
academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in
health and wellness,
visual and performing arts,
nursing,
education, and more. For additional information, please visit
uncg.edu and follow UNCG on
Facebook,
Twitter, and
Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The University Libraries are the crossroads of knowledge at UNCG — at the center of teaching, student success, learning, and research. Through expertise in information services, the University Libraries foster the success and impact of the UNC Greensboro community by promoting learning, retaining students, inspiring creativity and enhancing research and collaboration in a diverse and innovative environment.
The University Libraries include the Walter Clinton Jackson Library and the Harold Schiffman Music Library in the Music Building. Our library catalog also includes the holdings of the Teaching Resources Center, and the Intercultural Resource Center. The University Libraries’ collections include over 1.2 million printed books, federal and state documents, and other print material. The Libraries provide access to 125,000 ejournals, .3 million ebooks, almost 300,000 streaming films and audio files. Print and electronic materials were used 7.6 million times, over 200,000 people visited the Library in-person last year, and millions of “Virtual” visitors accessed the Libraries’ online resources, collections, and services.
Position Summary
The Dean of Libraries leads the libraries in its mission to promote learning and student retention and inspire creativity and enhance research and collaboration in a diverse and innovative environment. Guided by a strategic vision, the Dean promotes the Libraries within the university and larger community. The Dean of Libraries is the chief administrator for the Walter Clinton Jackson Library, the
Harold Schiffman Music Library and its library catalog also includes the holdings of the
Teaching Resources Center, and the
Intercultural Resource Center. The Dean of University Libraries reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President and is responsible for the successful administration of the Libraries in accordance with all policies and procedures of UNCG and the UNC system office.
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must hold an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and have at least 10 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a leadership position.
- Demonstrated leadership experience that includes promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Experience with strategic planning with an understanding of best practices and innovations in libraries
- Experience with managing budgets
- Experience with personnel management, supervision and support
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong listening skills, a commitment to shared governance, and an entrepreneurial spirit
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- At least three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a n academic library
- Record of scholarship in the form of publications, presentations, and active participation in professional organizations
- Experience with academic library budgets
- Interest in and success in fundraising
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative and transparent decision-making
- Demonstrated commitment to manage competing priorities and interests
- Understanding of current and emerging innovations in academic libraries
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position is open to current employees of institutions in the University of North Carolina System.
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with education and experience
Org #-Department
University Libraries - 11601
Job Open Date
09/01/2022
For Best Consideration Date
10/01/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
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