Dean of the Library - Visionary, Collaborative Leader

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; 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 for Dean of the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library. The Dean leads library programs, services, and facilities, aligning operations with institutional priorities to advance student success and scholarly activity.

The role requires strategic planning, staff leadership, and a track record of collaboration, with a focus on technology integration, open educational resources, and external funding avenues. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Library Science (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program.
• Progressive administrative experience in an academic library setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the Killam Library and its staff.
• Oversee personnel matters: recruitment, performance management, development.
• Manage an annual budget and all library operations and facilities.
• Lead needs assessments and plan acquisitions, cataloging, and access.
• Pursue external funding and grant proposals for library programs.
• Coordinate services to meet student and faculty needs.
• Foster partnerships across campus and with other institutions.
• Incorporate emerging technologies including AI in library services.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Staff development

Collaboration

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master’s in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Advanced degree (Second Masters / PhD)

Tools

Library technologies

Electronic resources & digital libraries

Automated library systems

Job description

Texas A&M International University invites nominations for Dean of the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library. The Dean leads library programs, services, and facilities, aligning operations with institutional priorities to advance student success and scholarly activity.

The role requires strategic planning, staff leadership, and a track record of collaboration, with a focus on technology integration, open educational resources, and external funding avenues. Relocation assistance is available.