Assistant Dean of Libraries for Community Experience & Engagement

Assistant Dean of Libraries for Community Experience & Engagement

The inaugural Assistant Dean of Libraries for Community Experience & Engagement will play a pivotal leadership role at Dartmouth Libraries. The Assistant Dean will shape how the Dartmouth community experiences, connects with, and is inspired by Dartmouth’s most iconic library. As the busiest library, Baker-Berry Library sits at the heart of campus and is a central academic and social hub where its spaces, services, and programs collectively define the Libraries’ presence in daily campus life.

Reporting to the Dean of Libraries and serving on the Libraries Leadership Team, the Assistant Dean will bring a unifying vision to the integration of physical and digital spaces, public services, and community-centered programming. This leader will guide a holistic strategy that ensures the Libraries are responsive to evolving community needs, proactively weaving the Libraries into Dartmouth’s intellectual, cultural, and social fabric.

Founded in 1769, Dartmouth is a member of the Ivy League and the Association of American Universities (AAU). Located in Hanover, New Hampshire, Dartmouth combines a distinguished liberal arts tradition with world-class research and professional education. The University is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the preparation of leaders to address the world's most pressing challenges.

Dartmouth enrolls approximately 6,700 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs and is supported by a robust research enterprise, extensive interdisciplinary centers and institutes, and a strong culture of mentorship and community.

U.S. News and World Report ranks Dartmouth 13th among national universities and 3rd in undergraduate teaching among national universities. Dartmouth enrolls approximately 4,100 undergraduates and approximately 1,600 graduate and professional students. The institution employs over 1000 faculty (640 tenured and tenure track) and 3,379 staff.

The Assistant Dean will collaborate closely with members of the Libraries Leadership Team, library colleagues, and key partners across the campus. The Assistant Dean will lead service and engagement teams, placemaking and facilities planning, and outreach and user experience, managing a total of 24 FTE.

The successful candidate will possess a master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) or position-specific degree and experience, and a minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in libraries or other institutions with significant public services, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities. The Assistant Dean will have significant experience in the following areas: frontline or public services; facilities, placemaking, or space planning; community outreach and engagement.

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This is a full-time, on-site, senior administrative position with a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Occasional evening and weekend availability is required to support library events, programming, and response to facilities or staffing emergencies. The position involves regular walkthroughs of library facilities and may occasionally require physical activity related to space assessment and project oversight. Some travel for professional development and conference participation is expected.

DSG | Storbeck has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Matthew Bunting. Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out DSG's Talent Profile. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

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