Marina - CSU Monterey Bay - Library Dean

https://careers.csumb.edu/en-us/job/524159/library-dean

Salary

Anticipated Hiring Salary:  $14,023 - $15,581 per month

Close Date

March 6, 2023

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Advance the vision of the University and the mission of the library. Build strong collaborative relationships with other units on campus and consortia relationships with other institutions; Collaborate with campus partners to support student belongingness and wellness; Assure that the library’s policies, services, and actions reflect the university’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity     
• Provide management and leadership to various library units including reference, circulation, bibliographic services, interlibrary loan, the makerspace, and archives and special collections
• Develop the library’s budget plan and ensure sound fiscal management of the library’s financial resources; Manage faculty and staff recruitment, development, evaluation, employee relations, and faculty retention, tenure, and promotion 
• Assess and refine the library’s strategic plan with input from library personnel, students, and the academic affairs leadership team. Ensure that library planning supports and sustains the University and Academic Affairs strategic plans; Provide visionary leadership to advance the library’s mission in the face of rapid changes in technology and knowledge creation; Provide for regular assessment of library contributions to the academic mission
• Provide leadership in university and community relations; Lead the library’s development and fundraising activities. Convene the Library Dean’s Leadership Council and engage members in library development and fundraising activities.
• Support and sustain student success by advancing a welcoming, service-oriented environment, and maintaining innovative, forward-looking library learning spaces, collections, and services that advance teaching, learning, research, and creative activity
• Serve as a member of the CSU Council of Library Deans (COLD) which promotes, plans, and implements CSU system-wide library initiatives. Represent CSUMB in the Monterey Bay Area Cooperative Library System (MOBAC) consortium Administrative Council

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: principles, problems, and methods of library administration; and modern management and administrative techniques related to the development and implementation of appropriate methods of work planning, scheduling, and coordination in a team environment to meet changing organizational objectives.

Skills: outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; public relations and presentation skills to represent the Library to the campus and external communities; demonstrated success in working in a team environment; and financial/resource planning and budget management.

Ability to: rapidly become familiar with university-wide program areas, work collaboratively and effectively across disciplinary boundaries with faculty, students and staff; plan, organize and direct others in the formation of program and policy in the various activities of the Library; maintain confidential information; navigate sensitive situations; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.  Understanding of and commitment to the learning needs of students from historically underserved populations. Demonstrated ability to address the essential functions associated with this position including the knowledge, skills, and abilities identified above. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association
• Several years of demonstrated management and leadership experience including budget administration, personnel management, and faculty Retention, Tenure and Promotion review
• Effective written and oral communication skills and the strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with various campus constituencies (e.g. academic departments, IT, etc.) and external groups
• Experience integrating relevant emerging technologies into library services

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with library consortiums and library assessment programs
• Experience developing projects, activities, or services responsive to changing institutional needs
• Experience with diverse students and faculty to promote student success and faculty excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service
• Experience managing in a collective bargaining environment
• Demonstrated effectiveness in fundraising and obtaining appropriate resources for the development of libraries and an ability to communicate the value of the library to the larger community
• A highly collegial management style and ability to develop and sustain collaborative relationships
• A substantial record of professional accomplishment through research, publication, service, and leadership in areas that affect and inform libraries
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to CSUMB’s Vision

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS: 

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
• The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1083.
• This position has been designated as a sensitive position with responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property; authority to commit financial resources of the university through contracts greater than $10,000; access to, or control over, cash, checks, credit cards, and /or credit card account information; responsibility or access/possession of building master or sub-master keys for building access; access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards.
• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority, will be required to participate in annual training, and to immediately forward to University Police all reports of Clery Act crimes brought to their attention.
• This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
• This position is a designated position in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code.  The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
• Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University's liability coverage.
• May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.