Dean of Library Services & Strategic Innovation

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Texas A&M International University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library. The Dean will lead the library in support of teaching, learning, research, and scholarship, articulating a vision and positioning the library as a strategic partner.

The Dean will supervise approximately 20 full‑time staff and 20 part‑time student workers, manage a $2.6M budget, and pursue external funding through grants to enhance programs and collections.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program.
• Progressive administrative experience in an academic library setting.
• Eight years of related library experience, including managerial roles.
• Five years of successful library administrative experience in progressively responsible positions.
• Experience integrating technology and digital resources, including knowledge of library technologies.
• Experience leading initiatives to encourage open educational resources and open textbooks.
• English/Spanish bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the library and team of approximately 20 full‑time staff and 20 part‑time student workers.
• Lead personnel matters: recruitment, selection, staffing, performance management, employee development, and recognition.
• Manage an annual budget of $2.6 million; oversee all operations, including financial, physical resources, facilities, user services, inter‑library collaboration, technology, systems, strategic planning, assessment, marketing, and public relations.
• Initiate needs assessment and implement plans for selection, acquisition, cataloging, classification, circulation of library media, and collaborative agreements.
• Seek external funding and write grant proposals to enhance programs, facilities, and collections.
• Coordinate library programs and services to meet student and faculty needs across onsite and offsite venues.
• Develop, interpret, and implement policies and procedures for efficient daily operations and long‑term quality improvement.
• Foster collaborative opportunities within the library, across campus, community, and other institutions.
• Facilitate integration of emerging technologies, including AI.
• Support scholarly activity of faculty librarians; participate in resource sharing and consortia.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Budget management

Grant writing

Staff management

Open educational resources

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Texas A&M International University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library. The Dean will lead the library in support of teaching, learning, research, and scholarship, articulating a vision and positioning the library as a strategic partner.

The Dean will supervise approximately 20 full‑time staff and 20 part‑time student workers, manage a $2.6M budget, and pursue external funding through grants to enhance programs and collections.