Chicago State University
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S25169P
Posting Date
10/11/2024
Closing Date
Title
Dean of Library and Instruction Services
Working Title
Dean of Library
Salary Range
$115,000 to $125,000 Annual
Employee Class
Administrator
Department
Administrative Services, Library & Instructional Services
Full-time/ Part-time
Full-time
Specialization
Hours Per Week
40+
Standard Work Week
M-F
Benefits
This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and other benefits through Chicago State University. Click here for a complete list of benefits:
Job Summary
Chicago State University (CSU), is the oldest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago State University is Illinois' only four-year U.S. Department of Education-designated Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). CSU serves over 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 900 graduate students. The university is a nationally accredited university with five colleges in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences and Pharmacy and proudly supports a diverse and non-traditional student population that hails from 28 countries and 36 states.
Discover the latest advancements and milestones achieved by CSU in our
Annual Report :
.
Chicago State University (CSU) invites applications and nominations for a dynamic visionary to serve as Dean of the Gwendolyn Brooks Library. The successful candidate should be an administrative leader, collaborator, communicator, and a successful teacher scholar. The successful candidate will be an ethical academic leader who will respect the culture and history of this institution while demonstrating a strong commitment to the educational role of 21st century libraries. They will embrace the practice of effective learning, the impact of research on the education of our students, and the role of professional service and mentoring. The successful candidate will be a strong team member who values students, advocates for library faculty and staff, and serves the needs of the university community, cultivating impactful relationships internally, locally, nationally, and globally. The successful candidate appreciates and demonstrates accountability and utilizes data to inform decisions and measure success. They will foster a strong commitment to the educational role of libraries informed by reflection and a forward-thinking vision. The Dean reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. The appointment is a 12-month academic administrative position.
Job Description
Diversity and Inclusion
Chicago State University values diversity and inclusion, recognizing the unique value of its students, faculty, and staff. CSU strives to provide equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life and fosters a supportive campus community.
Responsibilities:
Leadership
Lead vision development, strategizing, and goal setting for the Library in alignment with the University's vision, mission, values, and strategic plan
Hold primary responsibility for strategic planning, annual report submission, accreditation, and program review; hiring, mentorship, professional development, and supervision of direct reports
Lead the design, implementation, marketing, and assessment of Library policies, services, and programs
Facilitate collegial governance and healthy morale within the Library
Make appointment, reappointment, and rank and tenure recommendations concerning Library faculty
Budget Planning and Fiscal Management
Collaborate with the Chicago State Foundation to cultivate and steward donor relationships
Manage the financial activities of the Library, including the development and monitoring of the annual operating budgets and the strategic and effective allocation of resources
Lead fundraising and grantsmanship for the Library
Communication and Advocacy
Develop and maintain professional relationships and proactive communication with faculty, staff, students, and other constituents.
Advocate, represent, and serve as the voice of the Library, both internally and externally.
Coordinate timely Library communications with the University community.
Serve as chief advocate and spokesperson for the academic support provided by the Library.
Represent Library and Instruction Services on University committees.
Participate in professional organizations and network with state and national groups as well as individuals in the fields of library and information science and faculty and student enrichment. Represent the University at the annual Council of Directors of State University Libraries in Illinois (CODSULI ) Conference.
Coordinate the Library's information technology planning with the University's Chief Information Officer.
Library Programs and Services
Oversee the ongoing maintenance and assessment of the Library's programs.
Collaborate and regularly consult with faculty and staff to develop Library collections, programs, and services. Receive advice and counsel as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program AND a Master's degree in another discipline.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative/leadership experience in an academic library
Experience with library initiatives including information literacy, open education resources, scholarly communication, undergraduate research, promotion, tenure, program accreditation, community engagement, student success, or professional development
Excellent organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to think creatively and to demonstrate creative problem solving
Commitment to shared governance, embracing and supporting faculty status for librarians
Professional commitment to a user-focused service orientation
A record of scholarly or other appropriate professional activity
Ability to create a supportive and nurturing learning environment to ensure student success and retention.
A demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive workplace
A demonstrated commitment to advancing equity in higher education
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a collective bargaining/unionized faculty environment
Ability and experience in management, strategic planning, budgeting, and collaborative leadership to guide an accomplished faculty and staff
Demonstrated experience and success in fundraising
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate assigned programs and services
Learn, use, and implement new technologies as tools for learning, teaching, administering, and generally improving the work area or scope of work
Communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, within and outside the university
Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills and networking capabilities
Exercise sound judgment in the performance of duties
Motivate and deal with issues related to instruction and the needs of students and staff
Demonstrate a sensitivity to and interest in the academic success of university students, faculty and staff
Understand the critical role of the Library in a comprehensive university setting
Foster a collegial working environment and demonstrate effective personnel and resource management capabilities as well as visionary, creative leadership with strong management skills
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity
Demonstrate commitment to community and campus activities
Additional Applicant Information
Physical Requirement/ Demands
May require extend periods of sitting or standing at a time.
Work Environment
Office, classroom, conference setting environment
Position Information
Posting Number
S25169P
Posting Date
10/11/2024
Closing Date
Title
Dean of Library and Instruction Services
Working Title
Dean of Library
Salary Range
$115,000 to $125,000 Annual
Employee Class
Administrator
Department
Administrative Services, Library & Instructional Services
Full-time/ Part-time
Full-time
Specialization
Hours Per Week
40+
Standard Work Week
M-F
Benefits
This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and other benefits through Chicago State University. Click here for a complete list of benefits:
Job Summary
Chicago State University (CSU), is the oldest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago State University is Illinois' only four-year U.S. Department of Education-designated Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). CSU serves over 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 900 graduate students. The university is a nationally accredited university with five colleges in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences and Pharmacy and proudly supports a diverse and non-traditional student population that hails from 28 countries and 36 states.
Discover the latest advancements and milestones achieved by CSU in our
Annual Report :
.
Chicago State University (CSU) invites applications and nominations for a dynamic visionary to serve as Dean of the Gwendolyn Brooks Library. The successful candidate should be an administrative leader, collaborator, communicator, and a successful teacher scholar. The successful candidate will be an ethical academic leader who will respect the culture and history of this institution while demonstrating a strong commitment to the educational role of 21st century libraries. They will embrace the practice of effective learning, the impact of research on the education of our students, and the role of professional service and mentoring. The successful candidate will be a strong team member who values students, advocates for library faculty and staff, and serves the needs of the university community, cultivating impactful relationships internally, locally, nationally, and globally. The successful candidate appreciates and demonstrates accountability and utilizes data to inform decisions and measure success. They will foster a strong commitment to the educational role of libraries informed by reflection and a forward-thinking vision. The Dean reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. The appointment is a 12-month academic administrative position.
Job Description
Diversity and Inclusion
Chicago State University values diversity and inclusion, recognizing the unique value of its students, faculty, and staff. CSU strives to provide equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life and fosters a supportive campus community.
Responsibilities:
Leadership
Lead vision development, strategizing, and goal setting for the Library in alignment with the University's vision, mission, values, and strategic plan
Hold primary responsibility for strategic planning, annual report submission, accreditation, and program review; hiring, mentorship, professional development, and supervision of direct reports
Lead the design, implementation, marketing, and assessment of Library policies, services, and programs
Facilitate collegial governance and healthy morale within the Library
Make appointment, reappointment, and rank and tenure recommendations concerning Library faculty
Budget Planning and Fiscal Management
Collaborate with the Chicago State Foundation to cultivate and steward donor relationships
Manage the financial activities of the Library, including the development and monitoring of the annual operating budgets and the strategic and effective allocation of resources
Lead fundraising and grantsmanship for the Library
Communication and Advocacy
Develop and maintain professional relationships and proactive communication with faculty, staff, students, and other constituents.
Advocate, represent, and serve as the voice of the Library, both internally and externally.
Coordinate timely Library communications with the University community.
Serve as chief advocate and spokesperson for the academic support provided by the Library.
Represent Library and Instruction Services on University committees.
Participate in professional organizations and network with state and national groups as well as individuals in the fields of library and information science and faculty and student enrichment. Represent the University at the annual Council of Directors of State University Libraries in Illinois (CODSULI ) Conference.
Coordinate the Library's information technology planning with the University's Chief Information Officer.
Library Programs and Services
Oversee the ongoing maintenance and assessment of the Library's programs.
Collaborate and regularly consult with faculty and staff to develop Library collections, programs, and services. Receive advice and counsel as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program AND a Master's degree in another discipline.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative/leadership experience in an academic library
Experience with library initiatives including information literacy, open education resources, scholarly communication, undergraduate research, promotion, tenure, program accreditation, community engagement, student success, or professional development
Excellent organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to think creatively and to demonstrate creative problem solving
Commitment to shared governance, embracing and supporting faculty status for librarians
Professional commitment to a user-focused service orientation
A record of scholarly or other appropriate professional activity
Ability to create a supportive and nurturing learning environment to ensure student success and retention.
A demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive workplace
A demonstrated commitment to advancing equity in higher education
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a collective bargaining/unionized faculty environment
Ability and experience in management, strategic planning, budgeting, and collaborative leadership to guide an accomplished faculty and staff
Demonstrated experience and success in fundraising
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate assigned programs and services
Learn, use, and implement new technologies as tools for learning, teaching, administering, and generally improving the work area or scope of work
Communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, within and outside the university
Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills and networking capabilities
Exercise sound judgment in the performance of duties
Motivate and deal with issues related to instruction and the needs of students and staff
Demonstrate a sensitivity to and interest in the academic success of university students, faculty and staff
Understand the critical role of the Library in a comprehensive university setting
Foster a collegial working environment and demonstrate effective personnel and resource management capabilities as well as visionary, creative leadership with strong management skills
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity
Demonstrate commitment to community and campus activities
Additional Applicant Information
Physical Requirement/ Demands
May require extend periods of sitting or standing at a time.
Work Environment
Office, classroom, conference setting environment