Associate Dean of Libraries

University of Maine; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maine is seeking an Associate Dean of Libraries to lead financial planning and personnel management within the Libraries. This role oversees business functions, supports cross-departmental projects, and represents the Libraries in campus and regional forums.

The position requires MLS/MLIS and proven leadership in budget and personnel management. The Associate Dean will also provide administrative oversight for Merrill Library staff in Machias and ensure projects align with the

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.
• Demonstrated competency in budget development, planning, and management.
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management, including staff supervision and accountability, such as providing performance feedback, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining documented records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning and budgeting for UMaine Libraries.
• Provide administrative oversight and personnel management for Merrill Library staff at the University of Maine, Machias.
• Coordinate cross-departmental projects and ensure timely, effective delivery of assessments.
• Represent the Libraries at campus, system, regional and national fora.

Skills

Budget development

Personnel management

Communication & collaboration

Library leadership

Project management

Library systems knowledge

Education

MLS/MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Alma

Primo

Specto

Job description

The Associate Dean of Libraries is a member of the UMaine Libraries leadership team and, under the direction of the Dean of Libraries, is responsible for financial planning and personnel management. Providing leadership toensurethat UMaineLibrariesmakes the most effective use of resources in meeting operational needs,the Associate Dean will manage all Libraries business functionsincluding implementation of financial procedures. This role will also support cross-departmental project coordination and provide administrative oversight – to include Merrill Library staff at the University of Maine, Machias – to ensure that projects and assessments are carried out in a timely and effective manner while ensuring alignment with the mission and vision of the University of Maine Libraries.The Associate Dean serves as the primary library administrator in the dean’s absence, and represents the Libraries at campus, system, regional and national fora. The hiring range for this position is $85,000 to $92,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The attached job description explains duties in the following categories: Financial & Resource Stewardship, Personnel Management, and Other Reasonable Related Duties including Project Management.

About the University

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Library & Information Science(MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program
• Demonstrated competency in budget development, planning, and management
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management, including staff supervision and accountability, such as providing performance feedback, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining documented records of staff coaching and corrections
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with faculty, librarians, and external partners

Preferred

• Two or more years of experience as unit head or higher in an academic library
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of Alma, Primo, Specto, and other library software
• Experience in collective bargaining and shared governance environment

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.