Associate Dean - Technology & Digital Strategies

digital initiatives, including goal-setting and assessment. Supervise various library operations (acquisitions, cataloging, archives) and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth for direct reports. Stay current with emerging technologies, make purchase/budget recommendations, and implement new tools to improve library operations and enhance user experience. Develop policies and procedures that ensure efficient operations and reflect inclusive and sustainable practices. Collect, analyze, and report on usage, performance, and impact metrics for digital initiatives and resources. Develop data dashboards, visualizations, and reports. Use data-informed insights to guide decision-making. Library Systems Administration and Support: Oversee the configuration, administration, and maintenance of the integrated library system (Alma), discovery platform (Primo), website, and other University Libraries technology systems and software. Ensure seamless access to library resources by troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating system updates and enhancements, liaising with vendors as needed. Provide documentation, training, and ongoing library technology support for employees and library users. Promote user-centered design and accessibility best practices in all digital services. Professional Engagement and University Service: Participate in professional associations, university committees, and University Libraries committees. Collaborate with University ITS, other university departments, and external partners to enhance library resources and services. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school program or international degree equivalent required. 5-7 years of professional library experience required. Preferred Qualifications Alma/Primo experience preferred. Library electronic resource management experinece preferred. Academic library experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Microsoft 365, experience working with an integrated library system, previous supervisory experience. Physical Requirements Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds). Work Environment Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office. Salary/Pay Information Commensurate with experience Anticipated Schedule Monday to Friday 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM Employee Benefits At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits: Medical - o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network Dental - o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM Vision - o Exams and lenses every 12 months · Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered. · Employee Assistance Program - o Provided to everyone in your household. · Short-Term and Long-Term Disability. · Life and AD&D - o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars. · Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance · Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children. · Retirement Plan - o UDM provides matches up to 8%