<p>The Associate Dean participates in all aspects of library-wide planning, personnel management, plans for new services, assessment and evaluation, and oversight of daily library operations, reporting to the Dean of the Library. As a member of the Library Management Council, the Associate Dean works collaboratively to articulate the vision and strategic direction of the library and leads the execution and implementation of the library's unit-level plan. The Associate Dean represents the Library Dean at meetings and events both on and off campus, prepares reports as needed, assumes responsibility for the library in the Dean's absence, and leads other initiatives as required.</p> <p>Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead the development of the library's strategic plan and develop assessment initiatives to define and measure outcomes. Coordinate with library and university stakeholders to define needs, set priorities, and establish goals, objectives, and action plans in coordination with the university plan. Ensure library goals align with and support the overall mission and strategic plan of the library. Effectively communicate and report on strategic initiatives. </li><li>Lead personnel management, including recruitment, performance management processes, retention, and staff development. In collaboration with the Dean, make pay allocation determinations. Advise the department heads on personnel matters related to exempt staff serve as a resource for escalation of related personnel matters. Provide support to Assistant Dean for Library Operations on serious or complex personnel matters related to non-exempt staff. </li><li>Foster a culture of research and assessment; provide leadership in attending to operational effectiveness and continuous improvement. </li><li>Advocate for and implement initiatives to address diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and accessibility across the library. Manage library committee infrastructure, including membership, reporting, and connection with library strategic and operational goals. </li><li>Lead internal communication efforts regarding management and library administration decision-making. Plan and coordinate all staff meetings, librarians' meetings, and retreats on a regular schedule. </li><li>Work with department heads and Assistant Dean in the compilation and analysis of library data. Report library data to external agencies and support the Dean in university accreditation. </li><li>Consulting with the Dean, make strategic budget decisions around staff recruitment and annual merit increases. In coordination with the Dean and Assistant Dean, develop strategic and operational annual funding requests. As a member of the library's management team, participate in problem resolution, decision-making, policy development, and planning for library units. </li><li>Provide leadership for support staff development, librarians' professional development, and organizational development. </li><li>Advocate for library initiatives, services, and partnerships by developing strong relationships with university faculty and administrators. Serve on Associate Deans Council. </li><li>Develop relationships with vendors, negotiating and managing licenses for library systems and services outside electronic resources. </li><li>Keep abreast of trends that impact higher education and the library profession. Anticipate and respond to changes in the environment. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned or requested. </li></ul> <p>Loyola Marymount University Expectations</p> <p>Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.</p> <p>William H. Hannon Library Expectations</p> <p>We share the university's commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. We expect all employees to support the library's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism: https://library.lmu.edu/deia/</p> <p>In order to meet expectations for moving through the LMU librarians' promotion plan:</p> <ul> <li>Engage in service to the library, campus, and the library profession through committee work, conference planning, or other activities </li><li>Engage in professional development through continuing education, including local, regional, national, international, or virtual conference and workshop attendance </li><li>Engage in scholarship through grant writing, conference presentations, and/or publications. </li></ul> <p>Location & Hours</p> <p>This position reports to the William H. Hannon Library, on the university's Westchester campus. Incumbent should expect to primarily work on campus; with hybrid schedule negotiable two days/week in accordance with university policy. Typical daily schedule is negotiable within core business hours (7am-7pm) Monday-Friday.</p> <p>Requisite Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Typically a Master's Degree in library science or equivalent from an American Library Association accredited program or related field. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes. </li><li>Minimum 7 years of academic library experience in the library and information science field, with at least 5 years of administrative or managerial responsibilities. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge evidenced by direct experience in the areas of strategic planning; library budget management; directing, supervising, and motivating others; and academic library assessment. </li><li>Exemplary oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively and with purpose to a variety of audiences. Highly developed organizational and leadership skills. Ability to articulate the library's vision and build operational components to execute the vision. Ability to create effective goals and objectives and to help others do the same. Ability to prioritize and handle issues based on sense of urgency and importance of the issues. Ability to ensure confidentiality around sensitive issues. </li></ul> <p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.</p> <p>Applications</p> <p>Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Deliberations on the pool of candidates will begin as applications are received.</p> <p>For full consideration, applicants should submit the following materials in addition to completing the staff application and references questionnaire in Workday:</p> <ul> <li> <p>A letter of application describing your qualifications for the position; explaining your interest in the position; and affirming your commitment to the mission of LMU.</p> </li><li> <p>A current resume.</p> </li></ul> <p>For more information about the position, please contact: Kristine Brancolini, Dean of the Library, brancoli@lmu.edu</p> <p>Expected Salary Range</p> <p>$115,000 - $138,000</p> <p>#HERC# #HEJ#</p> <p>Staff Regular</p> <p>Salary range</p> <p>$112,200.00 - $151,500.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.</p> <p>Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)</p>