POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Dean of Library

Responsibilities:

· Leads the development and administration of library resources, services, and programs.

· Leads the development of the library’s strategic plans and provides the vision for the future of library services at Dixie State College in coordination with the college’s strategic plan.

· Fosters collaborative relationships with other institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education to most effectively provide for the needs of a growing campus with expanding degree offerings, including representation and leadership in state and regional consortia and professional organizations.

· Coordinates information resources and library services for all academic programs.

· Represents the library in campus administration activities, and Advances the role of the library in promoting and increasing student learning.

· Directs development of library’s collections, balancing traditional research needs with new technologies.

· Manages library facility and budgets, writes and administers grants, prepares annual reports, and participates in academic accreditation efforts.

· Recommends division faculty hiring, duties, advancement in rand, and award of tenure.

· Encourages and supports professional development activities for division faculty and staff.

· Provides vision and direction to complete the conversion of the Browning Library from a community college library to a baccalaureate level library.

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program.

· Significant leadership experience in an undergraduate academic library.

· Expertise in management and team development, including excellent collaboration abilities and communications skills, both orally and written.

· Considerable knowledge of budgeting in an academic environment and of college personnel policies and procedures.

· Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of library science, especially library-related issues in higher education.

· Knowledge and experience initiating and directing strategic planning processes.

· Good knowledge of hardware and software computer systems used in the library environment, including electronic library applications.

· Demonstrated ability to act as an advocate for the library to a variety of constituencies.

· Ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with college community and other.

Terms of Contract: Tenure track (12 months) faculty position. Salary is based on nationally competitive Dixie State College faculty salary schedule. Excellent benefit package included.

Application Procedures: Application review begins August 13, 2008, open until filled. Submit a Dixie State College application, cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to: Office of Human Resources, Dixie State College, 225 South 700 East, St. George, UT 84770. For more information please call (435) 652-7520 or fax (435) 656-4001. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.