Associate Dean, University Library

About the role

The Associate Dean of the University Library reports to the Dean and serves as the Dean's primary administrative partner, assuming leadership of the Library in the Dean's absence. The position supports the administrative oversight of the Library's various departments and directly supervises staff in the Library Administrative Office (LAO).

Responsibilities

• Provides operational leadership, coordination, and support for library services, planning processes, and assessment initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with library faculty, staff, and campus partners to help advance the library’s mission to foster student and faculty success, research, teaching excellence, and creative activity at Cal State LA.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Library’s operations and user experience/services, Learning, Research, and Engagement Services, Special Collections and Archives, Technology and Digital Strategies departments.
• Coordinates operations across these areas to promote high-quality library services, operational efficiency, and innovation.
• Fosters a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment for students, faculty, and staff.
• Supports library faculty in their professional responsibilities, scholarship, and professional service, and supports the professional development of staff, fostering a collegial environment that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Supports library faculty in their professional responsibilities, scholarship, and professional service, and supports the professional development of staff, fostering a collegial environment that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Supports library faculty in their professional responsibilities, scholarship, and professional service, and supports the professional development of staff, fostering a collegial environment that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent advanced degree in information or library science).
• Current rank of Associate Librarian or higher.
• Experience building effective partnerships across diverse campus and community groups, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment for students, faculty, and staff.
• Record of significant and successful involvement and leadership in college and university organizational units.
• An interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, library assessment, and managing resources to support institutional priorities.
• Experience fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment when leading cross-departmental projects, services, or initiatives.
• Experience engaging in development, external relations, or advocacy initiatives that elevate the role of the library in academic success.
• Experience working collaboratively with academic advising, academic affairs, or other campus areas to embed librarian instruction and library resources into the curriculum.
• Record of supporting and demonstrated experience working in shared governance.
• Demonstrated success recruiting and supporting the growth of library personnel.
• Broad understanding of core library functions such as collections, including special collections and archives, access services, scholarly communication, teaching, learning, and research support, digital strategies, and assessment.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in academic libraries.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining environments and collaborative decision-making in higher education.

Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in using library management systems and software.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The budgeted hiring salary range is $11,500 - $13,000/monthly.

Schedule

The position is full-time and permanent.