Associate Dean for Administration, Planning & Assessment
Carnegie Mellon University Job Location: Pennsylvania Apply By: 08/24/2019 Date Created: 06-25-2019
Carnegie Mellon University is one of the world’s most dynamic and innovative institutions of higher education and stands among an elite group of top-tier international universities. In its over 100-year history, the institution has evolved from a small technical school to a leading global research university known for its preeminence in technology, business, humanities, and the arts. Recognized for its exceptional academic programs, collaboration across disciplines, and innovative leadership in education and research, the Times Higher Education of London ranked CMU No. 24 in the world, and No. 17 among U.S. universities in 2018.
The AD will be well supported by leadership who recognize the important role the libraries can play on campus. The Libraries also benefits from faculty experts across a number of fields related to information access and dissemination and a community actively engaged in these topics. The next AD (APA) will collaborate to develop leadership, planning, and fiscal management to capitalize on this momentum. The AD will share CMU’s core values of dedication, innovation, and collaboration, supporting a campus climate renowned for an intensive and engaged approach to human development, problem solving, and real-world impact.
The AD will be part of a strong leadership team within the CMU Libraries, determine the degree of integration necessary in this portfolio, provide leadership that unites, supports, and empowers library faculty and staff to deliver excellent service, build relationships across campus, value and advance diversity and inclusion efforts within the Libraries. This person will appreciate the relationship between assessment and planning, and financial and other administrative functions, and leverage those to drive towards the University’s strategic plan ambitions for a library of the 21st century.
THE ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING
Reporting to the Dean of the CMU Libraries, the AD (APA) will provide strategic direction for the financial, administrative, assessment, and planning functions of the University Libraries. The Associate Dean’s role will include:
- Leadership of library planning and strategic review processes, with other Associate Deans and under the overall guidance of the Dean of University Libraries.
- Development of an applied research program in assessment, including, but not limited to, trends and usage of print and electronic information resources, quality of library services, and impact on the University’s educational and research missions.
- Leadership of library assessment activities to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Oversight of all aspects of financial management in the University Libraries, including budgetary and planning processes that ensure alignment between resource allocation and overall University Libraries strategic aims.
- Administration of library faculty grant funding, and gift funds.
- Responsibility and leadership for physical plant development, remodeling of library facilities, and allocation of space and related resources in accordance with strategic and academic priorities.
- Oversight of a University Libraries Project Management Office, ensuring that projects are planned in accordance with strategic and academic priorities and executed and completed in a timely manner and in line with those priorities.
- Oversight of faculty and staff member professional development.
- Management of the Dean’s Office and supervision of administrative staff.
- Participation in outreach and advocacy through leadership or participation on various university committees and task forces.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are required for the next Associate Dean for Administration and Planning:
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or doctoral degree in a relevant subject area such as information science, higher education, or administration.
- Minimum of five years’ experience working in academic research libraries or a research or higher education environment.
- Experience in financial administration, planning, reporting, and assessment.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively supervise, evaluate, motivate, and mentor library faculty and staff.
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in supporting a diverse workforce and serving the needs of a diverse population.
- Evidence of research, publication, and service consonant with university standards for faculty appointments.
- Strong leadership skills, including keen analytical and conceptual abilities and demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, inspire innovation, and delegate responsibility appropriately.
- Knowledge of trends and practices in teaching and scholarly research, scholarly publishing, libraries and higher education.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collegially with faculty, staff, and students.
- Track record of building relationships and working in partnership with multiple internal and external constituencies, including University faculty, administration, staff, students, academic institutions, professional associations and corporate partners.
- A successful history of staff recruitment, development, and team building
- Personal equanimity in dealing with a broad spectrum of personalities, strong listening skills, and an approachable leadership style.
