Position Title
Dean of University Libraries
About this Opportunity
Ball State University seeks a visionary, innovative leader committed to making a sustainable impact on student learning and faculty teaching and research to serve as the next dean of its University Libraries. Reporting directly to Provost Anand R. Marri, the next dean will champion the mission and strategic plan of Ball State’s four library facilities and large material collections to advance an institutional commitment to the enduring values of excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusiveness, social responsibility, and gratitude.
The Dean of University Libraries will work with campus leaders to steward the impressive library collections, manage a major renovation planned for the Alexander M. Bracken Library, champion faculty, staff, and student success, and enhance community engagement. Ball State seeks in the next dean a leader with demonstrable thought leadership and visibility in the library community and a commitment to student success.
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Minimum Requirements
Earned MLS / MLIS / MIS master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program.
A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience in an academic library, including significant administrative experience in budgetary and personnel areas; demonstrated skill in planning, leadership, and communications; significant experience with information consortia and other cooperative entities and with emerging information technologies and library systems.
Minimum Other
Evidence of a strong commitment to the academic values of Ball State University and to support the libraries’ programs in education, research, public service, and professional development.
Authorization to work in the US: Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Earned doctorate or second master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Preferred Experience
Innovative leadership in library applications; strong record of developing external budgetary resources in support of research, teaching, service, and professional growth opportunities; experience with student and faculty governance organizations and with community groups. Experience developing an organizational culture that promotes and values diversity, inclusion, and tolerance for ambiguity.
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening: Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Associate Dean for Library Data and Discovery Solutions; Associate Dean for Research, Access, and Open Education; Associate Dean for Collection Resources Management; Senior Manager for Assessment, Planning and Outreach; Copyright and Scholarly Communications Manager; Financial and Business Services Manager; Secretary to Dean of University Libraries.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement: Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs.
Department Email or Phone Number
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Lyndi Hewitt, PhD Senior Consultant Summit Search Solutions, Inc. 615-423-0525
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide clear vision, strategic direction, and operational leadership for the Libraries to advance the university’s teaching and learning mission and strategic initiatives, and community engagement endeavors; develop and implement library policies, practices, and programs that promote inclusivity and accessibility.
- Lead the continuing transformation of the University Libraries into a center for student and faculty success, collaborating broadly to develop partnerships with other units and integrated services that promote research, scholarship, and academic excellence.
- Effectively plan and administer the financial resources of the Libraries to provide access to scholarly collections and content, innovative technologies, information specialists, and collaborative and focused study spaces that meet the university’s teaching, research, and learning needs.
- Represent the university as necessary by providing leadership in communication and advancing the interests of University Libraries in university, local, state, national, and international contexts.
- Demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion, including but not limited to major library renovation projects.
- Serve as the University Libraries’ liaison to university administrative offices and governance bodies.
- Serve as a member of the Provost’s Council and Academic Leadership Group.
- Exercise full managerial responsibility for hiring of personnel, conduct and performance appraisal, compensation and educational/professional development of personnel for University Libraries.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Information
Posting Number: 202401620P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 03/01/2025
Open Date: 08/30/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date: 11/01/2024
Open Until Filled: No
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