Associate Dean for Research, Access, and Open Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Job posting number: #7235968 (Ref:BSU42392)
Posted: April 9, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Strategically direct (planning, budgeting, organizing, staffing, controlling, problem-solving), develop, and evaluate programs and activities, including supervision and coordination of the work of Research, Access, and Open Education professionals and support personnel; cultivate and develop a culture of user-centered innovation and alignment across units of responsibility; serve as a member of the Dean’s senior management and advise on issues of the University Libraries’ programs, services, policies, and collections; support an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment and service culture to advance the strategic direction of the University Libraries.
The Ball State University Libraries is looking for a talented collaborator and experienced administrator to join our committed and highly-engaged team as Associate Dean for Research, Access, and Open Education. Providing strategic leadership to the Director of Research and Branch Services, the Director of Archives and Special Collections, and the Head of Access Services and Open Education, the Associate Dean has a unique opportunity to combine creativity and systems thinking to advance library initiatives and priorities with a direct impact on student learning, faculty excellence, and community engagement. The role will be responsible for advancing a culture of innovation and inclusion across the Libraries, which are recognized for providing friendly expertise, rich scholarly and archival collections, an array of study environments, and access to the latest learning technologies. If you are attracted by the potential of this important role and are ready to join us in advancing our mission to create a transformative experience for diverse communities of learners, we invite you to consider applying today!
Job Function:
Strategically direct (planning, budgeting, organizing, staffing, controlling, problem-solving), develop, and evaluate programs and activities, including supervision and coordination of the work of Research, Access, and Open Education professionals and support personnel; cultivate and develop a culture of user-centered innovation and alignment across units of responsibility; serve as a member of the Dean’s senior management and advise on issues of the University Libraries’ programs, services, policies, and collections; support an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment and service culture to advance the strategic direction of the University Libraries.
Minimum Education:
MLS/MLIS/MIS degree from an ALA accredited program by date of appointment.
Preferred Education:
Earned doctorate in library or information science or an academic discipline, or similar other advanced degree.
Minimum Experience:
Evidence of increasingly responsible library experience in an academic library, including experience at administrative or upper-management level; demonstrated skills in planning, managing, and evaluating programs and services; supervisory experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote, measure, and assess the delivery of high-quality customer services from all units within Research, Access, and Open Education (RAOE) to the university community; identify, develop and implement new services and initiatives.
- Gather and analyze data to develop recommendations and solutions for the improvement and/or implementation of RAOE systems, procedures, and organizational improvement.
- Assign and review work, orient and train staff, and make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including but not limited to interviewing and selection, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal, and training and career development of personnel.
- Implement and monitor policies and procedures within RAOE, making recommendations for change when necessary.
- Serve on Libraries Senior Management Group to advise and provide recommendations for the University Libraries’ strategic direction, short- and long-range planning, budgeting, acquisitions, strategic communications, policy development, and other similar administrative matters.
- Provide strategic and collaborative leadership for inter-unit task forces and committees; facilitate and support communities of practice to advance library initiatives, projects, and priorities.
- Actively participate in and positively contribute to the activities of the Libraries, university, and profession through such opportunities as related professional organizations, presentations, committee service, publication, etc.; keep abreast of professional literature and scholarly developments in areas of administrative responsibility and pursue opportunities for relevant professional development and continuous learning.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.
