Dean of University Libraries

UNCG; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks a Dean of University Libraries to lead strategic planning, library services, and research support. This executive will steward resources, promote student success, and engage diverse campus and community partners.

The role reports to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, guiding the libraries' mission with a focus on innovation, inclusion, and collaboration. ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS and 10+ years' leadership are required.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS required; 10+ years administrative leadership.
• Experience with staffing, budgeting, and strategic planning in academic libraries.
• Strong written and oral communication; commitment to shared governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for the University Libraries and align with UNCG priorities.
• Oversee renovation initiatives and collaboration with faculty and staff during design processes.
• Mentor and evaluate staff; manage seven direct reports and foster student success.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Personnel management

Communication skills

Governance

Entrepreneurial spirit

EDI programming

Education

ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS

Job description

Position Information

Position Number 003124

Functional Title Dean of University Libraries

Position Type Administration - Faculty

Position Eclass E1 - SAAO I 12 Mo Leave Earning

University Information Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The University Libraries are the crossroads of knowledge at UNCG — at the center of teaching, student success, learning, and research. Through expertise in information services, the University Libraries foster the success and impact of the UNC Greensboro community by promoting learning, retaining students, inspiring creativity and enhancing research and collaboration in a diverse and innovative environment.

The University Libraries include the Walter Clinton Jackson Library and the Harold Schiffman Music Library in the Music Building. Our library catalog also includes the holdings of the Teaching Resources Center , and the Intercultural Resource Center . The University Libraries’ collections include over 1.2 million printed books, federal and state documents, and other print material. The Libraries provide access to 125,000 ejournals, .3 million ebooks, almost 300,000 streaming films and audio files. Print and electronic materials were used 7.6 million times, over 200,000 people visited the Library in-person last year, and millions of “Virtual” visitors accessed the Libraries’ online resources, collections, and services.

Position Summary

The Dean of Libraries leads the libraries in its mission to promote learning and student retention and inspire creativity and enhance research and collaboration in a diverse and innovative environment. Guided by a strategic vision, the Dean promotes the Libraries within the university and larger community. The Dean of Libraries is the chief administrator for the Walter Clinton Jackson Library, the Harold Schiffman Music Library and its library catalog also includes the holdings of the Teaching Resources Center , and the Intercultural Resource Center . The Dean of University Libraries reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor and is responsible for the successful administration of the Libraries in accordance with all policies and procedures of UNCG and the UNC system office. The Dean of the University Libraries serves on the Provost’s Council.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an ALA -accredited MLS or MLIS degree, or equivalent degree, and have at least 10 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated leadership experience that includes development of staffing and current trends for academic libraries
• Experience with strategic planning with an understanding of best practices and innovations in libraries
• Experience with managing complex budgets
• Experience with personnel management, supervision and support
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong listening skills, a commitment to shared governance, and an entrepreneurial spirit

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in an academic library
• Record of scholarship in the form of publications, presentations, and active participation in professional organizations
• Experience with academic library budgets
• Demonstrated success in fundraising
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative and transparent decision-making
• Demonstrated commitment to manage competing priorities and interests
• Understanding of current and emerging innovations in academic libraries

Recruitment Range

Commensurate with experience

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE 1.000

Permanent

12

Exempt

Key Responsibilities

80% Leadership of University Libraries: The Dean facilitates the strategic planning of the University Libraries in alignment with UNCG priorities; ensures the University Libraries is an innovative and supportive information and learning hub for the campus by providing quality information services, technology, resources and learning environments; creates an environment that facilitates research and creative activity through innovative and traditional methods of information dissemination; fosters student success through accessible collections and technology and human resources to provide faculty and students instructional technology, literacy and overall support; supports EDI programming, human resource practices, workplace climate, and collections; enhances community connections. The Dean of Libraries should lead open pedagogy through OER resources and training, assess and measure library’s effectiveness in their contributions to student success and faculty research/creative activity.

10% Participate, lead, and engage in the renovation of the Jackson University Library: Participate as a key member of the design oversight committee, communicate, facilitate opportunities for feedback, and engage regularly with faculty and staff throughout the design process.

10% Academic Performance Management: The Dean of Libraries must mentor, support and evaluate staff and faculty to their highest potential, foster an institutional understanding with a commitment to community engagement and student success. This position has seven direct reports and will provide mentoring, support, and evaluation of staff members.

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort

Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - O, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Vision-Visual inspection - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Climbing-Stairs - O

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• List of References

Supplemental Questions

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