Dean-Management

Profile

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Work type:

Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College:

Provost And Academic Affairs

Department:

Provost Evp For Academic Affairs 10050692

Sub Area:

FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary:

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location:

East Lansing

Categories:

Administrative/Business/Professional, Academic Management, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

Working/Functional Title

Dean of MSU Libraries

Position Summary

With a vibrant faculty and staff, the MSU Libraries are among the top 30 largest academic library systems in North America. A member of the Association of Research Libraries

and part of the Big Ten Academic Alliance

, the MSU Libraries are deeply committed to their land-grant and research university mission as leaders in engaging with their communities and in promoting access to their collections.

The primary responsibilities of the Dean of MSU Libraries are to:

Provide strategic, forward-thinking leadership to effectively set priorities, manage resources and programs, and achieve institutional goals.

Collaborate creatively across campus and beyond to advance the Libraries’ mission and role as a thought partner, building alliances to support and enhance the evolving needs of researchers, educators, students, users, and innovators.

Oversee the Libraries’ budget and cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and outside partners to support the Libraries’ fundraising and development efforts.

Promote the Libraries at campus, state, national, and international levels.

Direct the recruitment, development, and retention of a diverse and talented library staff, and create an inclusive and collaborative library environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Library or Information Sciences

Minimum Requirements

Five years of successful, experience and expertise in senior leadership and management in a medium to large academic research library.

Experience as a dynamic leader in an academic research library environment, demonstrating an understanding of the complexity of an academic library that is responsible for providing information resources for research and scholarly work.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a public university system;

Experience with strategic planning;

Experience with consortial and university partnerships;

An understanding and appreciation of the central role of the library in student and faculty research and the university’s academic programs;

Experience in budget planning and execution and in seeking additional resources through participation in institutional fundraising efforts;

The ability to organize and manage a highly effective team of library faculty and staff in a collegial environment;

The ability to build consensus with vision, patience, and flexibility particularly around external and internal collaborations;

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleges, centers, and laboratories across campus;

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage change with vision, energy, and transparency;

An understanding of and the ability to articulate the future of libraries;

Demonstrated aptitude and desire to manage multiple professionals and other employees in multiple units and roles, with a commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, civility, and belonging;

The ability to communicate regularly, clearly, and effectively with all university audiences regarding the library’s programs, resources, and needs; and

Demonstrated record of success in working with external stakeholders beyond the university to develop additional sources of support and funding for the implementation of library initiatives.

Required Application Materials

Letter of Interest that addresses specifically the leadership priorities described in the profile.

Current Curriculum vitae.

A statement addressing how past/and or potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion will advance MSU's commitment to inclusive excellence.

List of five references.

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Special Instructions

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Michigan State University in this search. For additional information regarding this position, please e-mail Shelley Sullivan Feather at shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com

Review of Applications Begins On

03/14/2023

Website

https://lib.msu.edu/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised:

Feb 14, 2023

Eastern Standard Time

Applications close:

Feb 14, 2025

Eastern Standard Time

Company info

Michigan State University
Website : http://www.msu.edu