Associate Dean for Health Research Services

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Oklahoma invites applications for the Associate Dean for Health Research Services & Partnerships, a librarian/faculty renewable term leadership role. The position leads health information services across OU Health and coordinates Bird Library operations in alignment with university libraries strategy.

The role emphasizes strategic partnerships, program development, and experienced leadership to advance teaching, research, patient care, and community engagement within six health

Formación

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (ALA-accredited) or related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible management experience in an academic or research library.
• Experience in health sciences librarianship preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide senior leadership and administrative coordination of Bird Library services and personnel for the OU Health enterprise.
• Lead strategic alignment of library services with health information needs and campus partnerships.
• Develop and communicate a vision for the health library's value in teaching, learning, research, and patient care.
• Oversee facilities, operations, and program development to ensure effective service delivery.
• Participate in university libraries strategy, planning, and inter-institutional collaborations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Change management

Educación

Master's degree in Library and Information Science

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Associate Dean for Health ResearchServices & Partnerships

Librarian/Faculty Renewable Term

PositionOverview

Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries,the Associate Dean for Health Research Services, and Partnershipsprovides critical leadership, strategy, innovation, andcollaborative partnerships supporting library and informationservices to the educational, research, and professional communitiesof the OU Health enterprise.Through oversight of Bird Library,OUHC partnerships, and participation in University Librariesstrategy and planning, the AD plays a crucial role in providingcomprehensive library services to support the diverse informationneeds of students, faculty, and researchers across six healthprofessions-focused colleges, the graduate programs in biomedicalsciences and public health, and evidence-based clinicalpractice. The Associate Dean brings substantial expertknowledge, a collaborative approach to institutional and extendedpartnerships, and dedication to the continued growth and impact ofthe health library and its programming.

PositionResponsibilities

OUHC Library Leadership andManagement

Responsible for senior leadership andadministrative coordination of Bird library services, programs, andpersonnel serving the OU Health enterprise in coordination withUniversity Libraries strategy, planning, policies, protocols, andprocedures.

Leadsstrategic alignment of library services and capacities with OUHCinformation and expertise needs through organizationalpriority-setting, program development, services innovation, andcampus partnerships promoting beneficial library impact ofacademic, research, and patient care.Serves a OUHClead representative and collaborator advancing the visibility,engagement, and effectiveness of Bird library and extended OUlibraries to campus stakeholder communities andprograms.Articulates acompelling vision for the value of the health library in supportingknowledge creation, transformative teaching and learning, andbroader community engagement.Provideseffective oversight and development of Bird library management topromote efficient and impactful operations, services delivery, andfacilities.Promotes theeffective supervision and development of library personnel,including faculty, professionals and staff to ensure an engaged andeffective library service presence, delivering meaningful servicesoutcomes and experiences.Developsstrategic and operational partnerships with relevant libraryorganizations, academic colleges/departments, research entities,and state, regional and national organizations to expand the reachand impact of services, expertise, and partnerships.Develops bothshort- and long-range visions for the Bird Library that supportteaching, learning, scholarly communication, patient care,andresearch.Effectivelycommunicates complex issues and perspectives to a wide range ofconstituencies, including administration, students, faculty,researchers and the public.Facilitatesdivision participation in coordinated Libraries' wide events andprogramming, as well as inter-organizational andinter-institutional projects and developmentopportunities.Participatesin the study, justification, and planning for facilitiesenhancements

University LibrariesLeadership

Serves as amember of the University Libraries System's senior leadership teamby actively contributing to organizational strategy, planning,operations, resource development, program assessment, andinstitutional impacts.Demonstratesunderstanding and contributes to UL knowledge and response to thechanging nature of today's health education, research, and clinicalinformation needs.Anchors BirdLibrary and the mission and goals of the OU Health campus intoOU-wide libraries strategy, planning, resource management,partnerships, standards, leveraging, and priority settingbyFacilitatesintegration and delivery of evolving campus information andservices needs.Facilitatesthe UL's engagement with and trusted support of stakeholders acrossthe OU Health enterprise through effective communication, planning,and execution of programs and by aligning the Bird library'spractices, services delivery, innovation and organizationaldevelopment as a campus division of the UL.Serves as thelead representative and information source for OUHC communicationsand fundraising needs with UL-supporting Foundation and Marketing& Communications

Research, Scholarship & CreativeActivity

Publishes andpresents on professional and scholarly topics andresearch.

Professional, University &Administrative Involvement

Participatesin library and university committees and task forces related toprimary job assignment as appropriate or assigned.Serves andparticipates at the local, state, regional, national andinternational level in professional and scholarly associations asappropriate to position and experience.Maintainsup-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related toprimary job assignment by participating in appropriate professionaldevelopment and continuing education activities in the library, oncampus, and within the library profession.

Qualifications

Required Education andExperience

Master'sdegree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accreditedprogram or related field.Minimum offive years of progressively responsible management experience in anacademic or research library or similar institution, together witha strong grasp of current issues, trends, and technologiesimpacting higher education and academiclibraries.Background orexperience in broad health sciences, biomedical, or public healthlibrarianship, preferably in an academic or research librarysetting.Ability towork in a changing, collegial and collaborativeenvironment.Excellentinterpersonal, oral, written, and presentation communicationskills.Excellentorganizational, time and project managementskills.Experiencedeveloping, implementing and assessing services andprogramsFamiliarityor experience with strategic planning, program review &assessment, and change management.

Preferred Education &Experience

Advanceddegree in a relevant field.Experiencedeveloping partnerships with library and academic departments,campus entities, and state, regional and nationalorganizations.Demonstratedknowledge of or success in fundraising, including grant writing,grant management, and donor relations/cultivation.

Application Process

The University of Oklahoma, in compliancewith all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, genderidentity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 orolder), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as aveteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Thisincludes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing,financial aid, and educational services.