Dean, The Learning Center

Position Details

This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before May 30, 2026 to be considered during the initial review window. Remote interviews are anticipated to take place on June 18th and June 22nd with onsite interviews scheduled for July 6th-July 9th. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026.

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to perform a brief presentation. The topic for the presentation will be emailed upon scheduling the interview. Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application. If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794

Requisition Detail Information

Open Date: 12/18/2025

Last Day to Apply: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before May 30, 2026 to be considered during the initial review window. Remote interviews are anticipated to take place on June 18th and June 22nd with onsite interviews scheduled for July 6th-July 9th. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to perform a brief presentation. The topic for the presentation will be emailed upon scheduling the interview. Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application. If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Job Duties

• Description of Job Duty: Oversee all operational areas of The Learning Center, including library services (access, circulation, interlibrary loan, reference, technical services, collections, and course reserves), tutoring, writing and presentation support, and other academic learning resources.
• Description of Job Duty: Develop, lead, and implement a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for The Learning Center aligned with institutional goals.
• Description of Job Duty: Anticipate trends in learning support, library services, and academic success and student engagement to position the College as a regional leader.
• Description of Job Duty: Provide leadership and guidance in the implementation of instructional support methods based on learning theory.
• Description of Job Duty: Translate institutional priorities into actionable goals, policies, and procedures that promote continuous improvement and innovation across Learning Center programs.
• Description of Job Duty: Lead department-wide assessment, program review, and data-informed decision-making to evaluate effectiveness, and improve services.
• Description of Job Duty: Serve as the primary advisor to the Vice President for Academic Services on issues related to academic support and learning resources.
• Description of Job Duty: Supervise, schedule, and support faculty librarians, learning specialists, staff, and student employees to ensure effective delivery of in-person and online services.
• Description of Job Duty: Manage budgets, grants, and categorical funds, and ensure effective use of institutional and external resources.
• Description of Job Duty: Ensure compliance with institutional policies and relevant federal/state regulations (FERPA, Title IX, etc.) across all Learning Center operations.
• Description of Job Duty: Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and mentor faculty and staff; promote collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence.
• Description of Job Duty: Provide and encourage professional development opportunities that enhance skills, foster innovation, and respond to evolving student and faculty needs.
• Description of Job Duty: Partner with academic divisions and departments to align instructional support services with curricula, to reinforce classroom learning.
• Description of Job Duty: Support the development, maintenance, and integration of library systems, digital collections, and emerging technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and research.
• Description of Job Duty: Foster a student-centered, inclusive, and welcoming environment that reduces stigma associated with academic support, collaboration, academic and personal growth.
• Description of Job Duty: Build and maintain relationships with internal partners, local schools, transfer institutions, consortia (CARLI, NILRC, etc.), and community organizations to expand academic and library collaborations.
• Description of Job Duty: Stay current with developments in higher education, library sciences, and learning support through conferences, professional engagement, and research.
• Description of Job Duty: Perform other duties as assigned.

Reference Request Details

Require Applicants to submit references for this position?

Yes

Last day a reference provider can submit a recommendation: N/A

Minimum number of references: 3