Title

Dean  

Position Title

Dean, Library Services  

Department:

CSCC--Library  

Position Summary

Provide effective leadership and administer the program of library services including development, implementation, and evaluation of the library's goals, objectives, and policies; hire, train, and supervise personnel; interpret and comply with federal, state and local regulations; allocate financial and operational resources  

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

-Direct and manage operations of on-campus and off-campus libraries; analyze library needs; coordinate library activities of all departments and branches; prepare and administer budget; determine staffing and assignments; evaluate effectiveness of programs and services.
-Represent the Library and its needs at the TBR level and the regional level.
-Identify, analyze and evaluate systems and equipment technologies currently available to meet library needs
-Teach library instruction classes.
-Serve as liaison to one or more academic areas.
-Develop annual goals and objectives in concert with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and library personnel; oversee/ensure realization of desired outcomes.
-Recommend employment of personnel; identify training needs; develop plans/programs and ensure implementation; manage personnel performance; recommend and implement corrective action on performance deficiencies; model collegial working relationships.
-Select, review, and evaluate additions/deletions of library collections - books, journals, audiovisual materials, electronic resources, etc.
-Identify, analyze and evaluate departmental needs; acquire resources as needed.
-Provide library-related information (reports, reference/research/bibliographic information, book talks, etc.) to patrons; consult with college personnel and students to ensure that library services and programs support and complement the college's mission and goals.
-Represent the library within the college and to the general public; direct and/or participate in college-wide projects and committees as appropriate.
-Promote, support and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts; identify and implement customer service enhancements related to library services and programs.
-Perform other job-related duties as assigned and as needed.  

Required Qualifications

-Education and training: Master's Degree in Library Science
-Work experience: Two years full-time library experience AND two years full-time administrative experience in higher education  

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics

-Knowledge: Knowledge of leadership principles and techniques; principles and techniques of higher education; principles of a comprehensive community college
-Skills: Skills in developing and implementing academic programs; management of an academic division; strategic planning, implementation and evaluation; program review; computer keyboarding; oral and written communication; problem-solving and conflict resolution; promoting a collegial governance model
-Abilities: Ability to provide strong leadership in the division; to interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and procedures; to maximize information/communication systems available in performance of job responsibilities; to apply current computer technologies related to libraries; to work in a collaborative environment; to represent the College in the community; to service in an advocacy role within the parameters of the position; and to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships  

Posting Date:

04-18-2012  

Closing Date:

05-16-2012

Special Instructions to Applicants:

-Work-related references only, please; personal references will not be accepted.
-Do not submit application until complete. You can save, log out and return to edit. If documents are required, make sure all are scanned or attached, and application is signed. If you need assistance, please call 423.697-4458 or 423.697-2443. CHANGES CANNOT BE MADE ONCE AN APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED.  

Type of Appointment

Fiscal  

Employment Category

Executive  

Location

Chattanooga State Community College (Chattanooga)  

Posting Number:

002238