The California State University is hiring: Library Dean in Monterey

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Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

Classification: Administrator IV
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $18,333 to $18,583* mo.
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: January 6, 2025
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Library. CSUMB is a growing, dynamic, vision-driven comprehensive state university with a strong culture of educational innovation and a deep commitment to its role as a regional steward.

The Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library’s mission is to help prepare knowledgeable, resourceful and responsible citizens for California and the global community by facilitating active exploration, discovery, and synthesis of information. As a teaching library, its faculty librarians manage and deliver active, outcomes-based instructional programs, and support a variety of teaching, learning, research, and creative endeavors. The library’s design co-locates library services with campus programs supporting student success, including peer tutoring, advising and career services, and undergraduate research. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join our student-centered team.

PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Library Dean is responsible for the management of library resources including oversight of the budget, personnel (both faculty and staff), and the physical, informational, and technical resources necessary to provide quality library services to the campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide management and leadership to 18 staff and faculty in various library units including reference, circulation, bibliographic services, interlibrary loan, the makerspace, and archives and special collections.
• Advance the vision of the University and the mission of the library. Build strong collaborative relationships with other units on campus and consortial 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.
• 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 the nature of 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Qualification for a faculty appointment of tenured Librarian (senior librarian).
• 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, information technology, 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).
• 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 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 designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107.
• 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.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at Careers at CSUMB. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailing humanresources@csumb.edu. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/.

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Advertised: Oct 17 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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