Associate Dean for Digital Strategy & Library Content

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University is seeking an Associate Dean for Collections, Digital Strategy & Content to lead an integrated portfolio including acquisitions, licensing, metadata, and digital platforms. You will guide scholarly content strategy and optimize discovery environments to support research and learning.

The role reports to the Dean of Libraries and drives a data-driven approach to investments, platforms, and services, collaborating across campus for university priorities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of trends, standards, and best practices in academic library collections.
• Experience building and guiding evidence-based collection development and assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated collections, content, and digital strategy aligned with university priorities.
• Oversee licensing, electronic resources management, and vendor relations within the budget.
• Lead metadata, discovery platforms, and repository infrastructure initiatives.
• Strengthen web development and digital service environments for user access.
• Recruit, supervise, coach, and develop librarians and staff; foster collaboration.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget stewardship

Vendor negotiations

Data analytics

Effective communication

Education

ALA-accredited MLS

Job description

Prairie View A&M University is seeking an Associate Dean for Collections, Digital Strategy & Content to lead an integrated portfolio including acquisitions, licensing, metadata, and digital platforms. You will guide scholarly content strategy and optimize discovery environments to support research and learning.

The role reports to the Dean of Libraries and drives a data-driven approach to investments, platforms, and services, collaborating across campus for university priorities.