Associate Dean, Collections, Discovery, and Information Technology Services
Company: Kansas State University Foundation
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
About This Role:
Kansas State University Libraries seek an innovative,
collaborative, and accomplished leader to join our administrative
team as Associate Dean for Collections, Discovery, and Information
Technology Services. Reporting to the new Dean of Libraries, this
position will provide strategic direction and support for the work
of staff engaged in acquiring and making accessible research and
teaching resources in all formats and will have administrative
responsibility for Metadata, Preservation and Acquisitions; Content
Development; and Information Technology Services. The associate
dean collaborates closely with the Associate Dean for Research,
Education, and Engagement and actively contributes to the shaping
and advancing of library initiatives through service on the
Libraries' Administrative Team and the Strategic Leadership
Council.
This is a full-time tenure-track academic appointment carrying full
faculty status and responsibilities. To be successful in this
position, the incumbent must demonstrate excellent interpersonal,
communication, and organizational skills to establish and maintain
productive working relationships with colleagues in an environment
where flexibility and collaboration are essential. The ideal
candidate will possess a strong commitment to providing excellent
user service, a demonstrated ability to develop productive
partnerships within and across organizations, and an ability to use
technology in creative ways to solve problems and create
efficiencies. We seek a candidate with the capacity to thrive in an
environment of change and to foster that capacity in others with a
deep knowledge of current issues and best practices for managing
research collections and awareness of major trends in higher
education, scholarship, and research libraries.
In May 2018, water and smoke from a fire at Hale Library damaged
about 80% of the building. A massive renovation was undertaken with
the goal of restoring the facility as well as modernizing it for
the 21st century. New features include the Butler Digitization Lab,
Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab, collaboration rooms, a large
instruction room, and a campus/community meeting space. All library
collections were removed, cleaned, and stored outside the building
and are now returned. The building renovation was completed in
January 2022.
Areas of emphasis and main responsibilities:
* Provide leadership through shared decision-making for
library-wide planning, personnel decisions, budget allocation,
resource management, organizational effectiveness, and program and
policy development through active participation and collaboration
with the senior Administrative Team and the Strategic Leadership
Council.
* Oversee the development of holistic collection strategies in the
context of emerging trends and new definitions of collections that
ensure the Libraries' collection budget aligns with university
priorities for teaching and research.
* Analyze and plan for human and financial resources to meet
current needs and anticipate future priorities.
* Assist the dean with overall library administration, assist as
requested with fundraising and donor relations, represent the
libraries at professional organization membership meetings, and act
in the dean's absence.
* Foster professional growth and provide mentoring, guidance and
empowerment to Libraries' faculty and staff with evolving work
roles.
* Serve as the Libraries' representative on university councils as
needed.
* Contribute to the profession through scholarly research,
publications, presentations, and participation and leadership in
relevant professional associations.
Why Join Us:
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package
that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans,
paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits
are available, please visit:
https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The
university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial
environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students,
and others. The University is dedicated to promoting our Principles
of Community.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Master's degree in library or information sciences from an
accredited American Library Association program or international
equivalent.
* Minimum of five years' progressively more responsible
supervisory, managerial, and administrative duties with
demonstrated ability to support, mentor and develop faculty and
staff, and work effectively with others in an academic or research
library.
* Demonstrated leadership capability and extensive experience in
one or more of the following areas: metadata, preservation,
collections/acquisitions, information technology, and digital
libraries.
* Strong evidence of effective fiscal management within a complex
structure of public and private resources.
* Demonstrated project management and organizational skills,
including flexibility in meeting objectives and implementing
creative solutions.
* A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in
supporting and serving a diverse population and workforce.
* Demonstrated management style that is flexible, inclusive, user
service-oriented, and committed to staff development.
* A record of scholarly and professional achievement that qualifies
for tenure and promotion to associate professor on appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in acquiring, participating in and/or managing
grant-funded projects.
* Experience with vendor relations, including negotiation of
licenses, pricing, and contracts.
* Ten years of progressively responsible experience, five of which
should be in a leadership role in an academic or research library
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Requirements:
* Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
States at the time of employment
How to Apply:
Combine the following documents into a single PDF file and upload
it along with your completed application:
* A letter of application. To greatly strengthen your application,
please apply your communication skills to clearly address the
position responsibilities and qualifications listed above, and
demonstrate how your work style, vision, and other distinctive
qualities would enhance our organization.
* A curriculum vitae.
* Names and contact information for three professional
references.
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best
consideration, apply by May 16, 2022.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected
veteran.
Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State
University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the
process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
Advertised: Apr 15, 2022 Central Daylight Time
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