Dean, Library Learning Commons - Bristol Community College

Bristol Community College; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Community College seeks a Dean for the Library and Learning Commons to provide strategic leadership in enhancing student engagement and learning services. This full-time position requires a collaborative leader with an advanced degree in a relevant field. The Dean will be responsible for the supervision of library staff and the coordination of services across multiple campuses in an inclusive educational environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition waiver discounts

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education administration is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated leadership in strategic educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Library and Learning Commons with accountability for its services.
• Supervise assigned staff and oversee library services across campuses.
• Plan and evaluate learning support services to enhance student success.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Accountability

Innovation

Education

Advanced degree in relevant field

Job description

Dean, Library Learning Commons - Bristol Community College

Pay $109642.00 - $128286.00 / year

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 161749

About Bristol Community College:


Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you!

As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website .


Job Description:


POSITION TITLE: Dean of the Library and Learning Commons (LLC)

DEPARTMENT: Library Learning Commons/Academic Affairs

PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River

REPORTS TO: Vice President for Academic Affairs

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Responsible for supervision of assigned unit and non-unit professional staff.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Dean of the Library Learning Commons (LLC) leads the Library and Learning Commons by providing vision and accountability for its services to the College. The Dean functions as a collaborative thought leader within the College's academic community to create the best possible atmosphere for learning and student success.

Through strategic planning and assessment, budget preparation and administration, integration of appropriate technology, personnel management, and consortia development, the Dean ensures the effective functioning of the LLC. The Dean ensures shared governance, transparency, and assessment practices while helping to move the College toward comprehensive, innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of a vibrant learning community. The Dean coordinates and integrates learning support services including the library, tutoring and instructional services; directs and supervises; maintains the Library and Learning Commons environment on all Bristol campuses; plans for new or renovated facilities; and coordinates and establishes library and learning commons performance standards to provide efficient and effective learning services. The Dean anticipates future opportunities and obstacles and continually retools to meet challenges and creates an environment that encourages and recognizes creativity, innovation, and openness to new ideas, and encourages input from others. The Dean takes a leadership role in assessment and accreditation activities, in modeling and promoting evidence-based decision-making.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide strategic leadership for all functions of the Library and Learning Commons to include, but not limited to:

Oversee the personnel in the Library and Learning Commons personnel, including, but not limited to:

Performs other related duties as assigned.


Requirements:


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.


Additional Information:


POSITION STATUS: This is a full-time, non-unit position with benefits, (some nights and weekends required).

SALARY: Hiring salary $109,642 - $128,286, commensurate with education and experience.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at [e-mail] or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.


Application Instructions:


TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. The position will be open to applicants until filled. Application review will begin 10 calendar days from the posting date.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.

3) A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.

About the company

Bristol Community College is a public community college with four campuses in Southeastern Massachusetts.

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