Associate Dean, Library Services - Strategic Leader

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library seeks an Associate Dean to lead library services on-site in Cullowhee, NC. The role acts as deputy director for library administration, guiding strategic planning, communications, and assessment while reporting to the Dean of Library Services; it is a 12-month, non-tenure-track position.

The Associate Dean will supervise the Access Services Manager, oversee policy development, human resources, and collaborations across campus and community, with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution and 3+ years of progressive experience in academic libraries.
• Minimum of five years of successful experience in public relations, communications, and/or library assessment.
• Demonstrated familiarity with academic library operations; effective collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Library marketing, external communications, outreach and public relations
• Internal communication, including a library newsletter
• Leadership of library assessment and annual reporting
• Supervision of the Access Services Manager and HR-related matters
• Coordinate the library’s internship program

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Library assessment

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library seeks an Associate Dean to lead library services on-site in Cullowhee, NC. The role acts as deputy director for library administration, guiding strategic planning, communications, and assessment while reporting to the Dean of Library Services; it is a 12-month, non-tenure-track position.

The Associate Dean will supervise the Access Services Manager, oversee policy development, human resources, and collaborations across campus and community, with