Library Leadership & Operations Director

University of Maine; Orono (ME); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

UMaine Libraries seeks an Associate Dean of Libraries to lead financial planning and personnel management as part of the Libraries leadership team.

Under the Dean of Libraries, you will oversee financial procedures, coordinate cross-department projects, and provide administrative oversight for Merrill Library staff in Orono and Machias to ensure timely, effective outcomes aligned with the Libraries’ mission.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience with budget development, planning and management.
• Experience in personnel management with staff supervision and coaching.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with faculty, librarians and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning and resource stewardship for UMaine Libraries.
• Lead personnel management, staff evaluation and development.
• Coordinate cross-department projects and administrative oversight across campuses.

Skills

Budget planning

Personnel management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

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.

Fogler Library is the state’s largest academic library at the flagship university with a substantial leadership role. Merrill Library is located approximately two hours away in Washington County on the regional campus, University of Maine, Machias. This role is on-site at Fogler Library in Orono and may involve periodic trips to Merrill Library.

Job Description

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 benefitsfor 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 Tourismto 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, andmaintainingdocumented 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
  

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) aresume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requestedto provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by4:30p.m.ESTon September 13, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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.