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Senior Assistant Dean for Research, Learning, and Access Services
The Senior Assistant Dean leads goal setting, planning, prioritization, design, and monitoring of workflows across a broad portfolio of research, learning, and access services. This position oversees five major library units, builds relationships with internal and external partners, and advocates for new tools and procedures to improve efficiency and service to library users.
Reporting directly to the Dean of Libraries, the Senior Assistant Dean is a key member of the senior administrative team, collaborating on strategic and operational goals and managing change. The role supervises two directors and provides strategic direction and support to more than 30 staff in areas such as digital scholarship, liaison services, special collections, teaching and learning, and access services.
The successful candidate will possess a Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library or information science program or an ALA-approved foreign equivalent, and at least 5 years of professional experience in academic libraries, including at least 3 years in a supervisory and personnel management role. Additionally, the next Senior Assistant Dean will have experience managing projects, workflows, and deadlines in a collegial, complex and changing environment, and a record of scholarly activity, such as presentations, publications and/or grants.
This position is based on-site in Binghamton, New York. Salary for the role, at an open rank (Associate or Full Librarian), is currently anticipated to range from $136,000-156,000, which is inclusive of an administrative stipend, renewable at established intervals. The Leadership profile has more information regarding benefits.
DSG Storbeck has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Matthew Bunting. Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out our Talent Profile, https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/23307 , or emailing the search team directly at [email protected] . All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.
