Job Title: Dean, University Library
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 03/05/17 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: At Will
Location: SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud MN 56301, Minnesota
Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State University is one of the largest public universities in Minnesota with more than 15,000 students. The 100-acre regionally-accredited university is located along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. The University Library is one of the three largest academic libraries in Minnesota and enjoys recognition for its instructional program, technology adoption, collaborative relationships with faculty across campus, and dedication to student success. The University Library is located in the James W. Miller Center, which opened in 2000.
The Dean of the University Library reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and assumes responsibility for management, which includes supervision of faculty and staff, and leadership of the Library. The Dean is responsible for the fiscal health of the Library, which includes administering the budget and raising external funds. The Dean plays a pivotal role in setting strategic direction for the Library; strengthening current programs, technologies, and services; developing new initiatives; and enhancing support of instruction and scholarship to further student and faculty success. The incumbent is responsible for advancing the mission of the university by creating and maintaining an infrastructure that fosters high quality services and by building strong and collaborative relationships within the University, the Minnesota State System, and with external partners. The Dean will serve as a member of the University’s management team and work collaboratively with other college/school deans and administrators to provide innovative and robust programs, services, and collections. www.stcloudstate.edu/library/
Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership in developing and implementing a strong, cooperative, and collaborative vision for the University Library that is aligned with and advances the mission of the University.
• Provide leadership in cultivating and sustaining a university-wide culture of collaborative learning and innovative pedagogies that supports and enhances student success.
• Provide leadership in advancing the use of technology to enrich instruction, foster scholarship, and support student success.
• Provide leadership for the development of robust partnerships with both the university’s academic and student support units.
• Provide leadership for the development, interpretation, and implementation of policies, regulations, and procedures related to the Library.
• Determine fiscal and personnel priorities, make budget requests, and allocate resources within the unit. Manage programming, services, and business functions as well as supervise faculty and staff within the Library.
• Assist in fund-raising activities for the Library and for the University. Seek and secure external funding and grants to support Library programs, services, collections and special initiatives.
• Represent the university on various councils and committees at the local, regional, national, and international levels, particularly in professional library circles. Participate as a member of the Academic Affairs Council, the President’s Management Team, and other university committees charged with policy-related decisions. Adhere to applicable collective bargaining agreements; federal and state laws; and Minnesota State policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Employment for this position is covered by the MN State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) Personnel Plan for Administrators which can be found at: http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/documents/2015-2017%20MNSCU%20Administrators%20Plan.pdf
Qualifications:
Required:
• Masters of Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program and a second graduate degree from a regionally-accredited institution.
• 10 years of related experience which includes teaching in a college/university setting; administrative leadership; budget management; faculty mentoring; and library program, services, and collections development.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators across the campus; within a higher education system or consortium; and in the community.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize library activities; communicate the priorities to the Library faculty and staff and University leadership; and champion initiatives and advocate on behalf of the Library.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and implement technologies that support collaborative learning and innovative pedagogies to advance student success.
• Demonstrated commitment to respect and adhere to the professional and ethical standards of the profession and the Academy.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting equity and inclusion efforts in the University Library and at the University; demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
Preferred:
• Leadership experience in a University Library including budget management and fundraising.
• Experience at the department chair, director, associate dean, or dean level.
• Successful experience in designing, developing, and administering innovative programs, services, and technologies in response to the University’s needs.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and respect faculty/staff’s strengths and leverage them to the benefit of the Library and the University
• Experience with academic collective bargaining.
Supplemental Information:
Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925. Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.
Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu
To apply for this position, please continue the process at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/stcloudstate/default.cfm
Application Review begins March 6, 2017; position is open until filled.
Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will include the following:
• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) current, professional references
• Copies of Transcript(s) (undergraduate/graduate); if advanced to finalist, official transcripts will be required.
Contact Information:
King Banaian, Search Committee Chair
Dean, School of Public Affairs
Whitney House 101
St. Cloud State University,
720 Fourth Ave S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: 320-308-4797
E-mail: [email protected]
St. Cloud State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at SCSU is Dr. Ellyn Bartges. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 102.
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