[Web4lib] Job Posting: Assistant Dean, Technical Services and Library Systems

[Vinson, Christopher G]

Posting:
http://www.cofc.edu/library/jobs/asst-dean/index.php

Assistant Dean for Technical Services and Library Systems

The College of Charleston Libraries seek an innovative leader to serve
as the Assistant Dean for Technical Services and Library Systems. The
successful candidate should have several years of progressively
responsible experience managing a collection development or cataloging
department as well as experience managing library systems. The library
seeks a leader with a keen sense of the evolving role of academic
libraries. The position requires someone with strong analytical,
budgeting and decision making skills, and an ability to achieve results
by motivating staff and colleagues. A record of professional
participation, knowledge of issues and trends, and the ability to
represent the library at all levels is essential. A member of the senior
management team, the Assistant Dean reports to the Dean of Libraries.

Responsibilities and Duties

Managing and Budgeting (25%)

    * Manages cataloging, collection development, and systems
departments, comprised of 4 librarians, 10 full-time staff, and 20
student workers.
    * Sets annual objectives and evaluates the performance of each
department head.
    * Working with Head of Collection Development department, manages
$2.6 million materials budget.
    * Working with Head of Systems department, manages $200,000
technology budget.

Collection Development and Cataloging (40%)

    * Plans and leads implementation of traditional and digital services
in cataloging, acquisitions, serials management, electronic resources
licensing, and collection management.
    * Represents library in a range of consortia and partnerships at
state, regional, and national levels.

Library Systems (25%)

    * Supervises the acquisition, implementation, maintenance, and
upgrade of software and hardware platforms in support of library
functions including the Innovative Interfaces library management system,
the CONTENTdm digital library software, the ILLiad resource sharing
system, and the EZProxy remote access server. 
    * Collaborates with library faculty and staff in planning and
implementation of digital initiatives and web applications.
    * Maintains liaison with IT and other campus units.

Library and College Affairs (10%)

    * In absence of the Dean, serves as his/her representative. 
    * Serves as library liaison to academic departments.
    * Undertakes research and/or professional development related to
professional and scholarly interests.
    * Serves on library, college, and professional committees, elected
and assigned.

Minimum Requirements

    * Graduate degree in librarianship from ALA-accredited institution.
    * Three years of experience managing a technical services
department.
    * Three years of progressively responsible experience managing an
integrated library system.
    * Five years of supervisory experience including hiring, training,
and evaluating librarians and library staff.
    * Experience with budgeting, planning, and project management (Note:
Experience may be concurrent).
    * Demonstrated proficiency in digital technologies, applications,
and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

    * Experience with Innovative Interfaces' Millennium system, OCLC's
ILLiad system, ERes, EZProxy, and library digitization projects.
    * Knowledge of web technologies and library information technology
standards and protocols.

Salary and Benefits

Compensation and rank are commensurate with experience. The salary range
begins at $75,000 and includes benefits package. The position is full
time, tenure track appointment. Benefits: State holidays (approximately
12 per year), paid sick leave and vacation, contribution towards moving
expenses, health insurance, dental insurance, optional 401K, 457 and
403B supplemental retirement accounts, and a variety of optional
insurance plans including Long Term Disability and Long Term Care.
Retirement options include either the South Carolina Retirement System
or one of the State optional retirement programs.

About the College of Charleston

The College of Charleston is a public university that has built its
reputation upon a long tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and
sciences. The College, founded in 1770, is the thirteenth oldest college
in the nation, and the campus is located in the historic district of
Charleston, South Carolina. The College offers 46 undergraduate majors,
18 Master's degree programs, and 10 graduate certificates. The student
body includes approximately 10,000 undergraduate students and 1600
graduate students, with students from across the nation and from 67
countries. The Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library is a new library in
the heart of historic Charleston. The College of Charleston is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, underrepresented
minorities and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to
apply.
Deadlines

Review of applications will begin in July and will remain open until
finalists are identified.

To Apply

Send the following to Claire Fund, Search Coordinator, at
fundc at cofc.edu:

   1. Cover letter
   2. Resume or CV
   3. Names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references

Electronic application materials are strongly preferred.  Transcripts
and background checks will be required of finalists.

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Christopher G. Vinson
Head of Library Systems
Systems Librarian
Addlestone Library
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC