"Dean, Library Services"

Job No:

554074

Work Type:

Management (MPP)

Location:

Central California: San Luis Obispo

Categories:

Bargaining Unit: MPP, Job Search Category/Discipline: Administrative, Appointment Type: At-Will, Time Basis: Full Time, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac): On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

The dean will serve on the Provost's Academic Affairs leadership team, collaborating with campus and external partners to strengthen library resources, services, and infrastructure while leading initiatives that advance equity and accessibility. The university seeks an innovative, forward-thinking administrator with a strong record in collaboration, resource management, and advocacy for the evolving role of academic libraries. The dean will play a key role in supporting Cal Poly's vision to be the nation's premier comprehensive polytechnic university preparing whole system thinkers to address California's needs and global challenges.

Department Summary

Cal Poly's Library Services is a comprehensive academic library system that advances the university's mission in teaching, learning, research, and creative activity. Serving as a hub for knowledge creation, digital scholarship, open access, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the library is a vital partner to all academic colleges and supports the university's "Learn by Doing" philosophy and commitment to student success. The unit encompasses three locations-the Kennedy Library in San Luis Obispo, the Maritime Library in Vallejo, and the library aboard the training ship-providing diverse, innovative resources and services to the Cal Poly community.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a collaborative, consultative, empathetic leader who recruits, strongly supports, and retains outstanding faculty and staff and fosters student success.
• A sound grasp of current issues and trends in academic libraries with the ability to serve effectively as an advocate and spokesperson for the library's educational mission.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans with a clear vision of the evolving role of the academic library in the digital environment and the integration of digital resources into the curriculum to advance knowledge management.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the university and community.
• Demonstrated excellent skills in staff evaluation and supervision, resource allocation, and budget/fiscal management.

Education and Experience

• MLS/MLIS degree from an American Library Association accredited program or equivalent.
• Five or more years of progressive administrative and leadership experience in an academic or research library, including responsibility for personnel supervision, operations, and resource allocation.
• Has held faculty status as a librarian or has experience in academic libraries where librarians hold faculty status.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $190,000- $231,000. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly's hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

To Apply:

All applicants must apply online at: https://jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job/554074.