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Dean of Library Services, Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, MA

Posted April 24, 2017

About Springfield Technical Community College: Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state.  Biotechnology, IT Security, Laser Electro-Optics, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Telecommunications and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year.  STCC’s highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree.  With an annual enrollment of over 9,000 day, evening, weekend and online students S.T.C.C. is a vibrant campus rich in diversity.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Springfield Technical Community College seeks applicants for the position of the Dean of Library Services.  The person filling this position is committed to student success in one of the most important and visible departments at the College. Working with and under the supervision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, this dean is responsible for the overall leadership of and administration of the college’s library with the primary goal of supporting students, faculty and staff.  The ideal candidate provides innovative leadership in a collaborative environment to meet the information needs of the college community, working with other areas on enhancing student information literacy, while supervising and managing all library staff. The Library serves as a liaison, working across all divisions. The Dean will implement management practices and processes which maximize personnel and supportive resources in the achievement of the Library’s goals, which align the College’s goals outlined in the Student Success Plan. Currently, the Library offers circulation and reference services, as well as a small but expanding digital archive, and a successful ChromeBook and Hot-Spot loan program.  This dean will oversee the library’s move within in the next couple of years to its new location in the Ira H. Rubenzahl Learning Commons, as well as the continuously evolving role of the Library at the college. Strong communication and organizational skills, sensitivity to staff members’ reaction to change, and adherence to the collective bargaining agreements under which several staff members work are key.

Given the diverse population of the Greater Springfield region, this Dean must demonstrate a strong commitment to the value of recruiting staff that reflect the community. This Dean works together with faculty and staff to create an atmosphere of trust and respect in which all can succeed.

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Library Services will demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

Leadership:

  • Establishes division goals, in conjunction with Library staff, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Academic Affairs Council, faculty and staff, which are consistent with the College’s Student Success Plan and the College’s mission.

  • Recruits, hires, and supports diverse staff for the Library.

  • Collaborates with faculty, other deans and college staff on initiatives to increase support for students and faculty.

  • Understands, values, and acts according to the wide-range of needs are found in a diverse student population, appreciating the expectations our students bring to their engagements with the Library.

Management: 

  • Coordinates and directs staff, programs, services and facilities in support of the educational and informational needs of the college community

  • Develops and meets the long range and strategic plans of the campus.

  • Submits promptly and in proper form all reports and requests as set forth by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

  • Attend all meetings as required;

  • Schedules and leads regular staff meetings.

  • Articulates with other deans on personnel and academic matters of mutual concern.

  • Articulates with other divisions and outside agencies or institutions as appropriate, on matters related to the library.

Program Support and Assessment:

  • Ensures that library services and collections meet requirements for national program accreditations.

  • Coordinates and implements mechanisms to assess the role of the library and information literacy in student success.

  • Coordinates and directs staff, programs, services and facilities in support of the educational and information needs of the college community.

  • Assumes  the  administrative  responsibility  for  long range  planning  with  respect  to  all Library matters and 2-5 year curriculum  goals and articulation the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

  • Ensures that library services and collections meet requirements for national program accreditations.

  • Prepares annual reports inclusive of statistical data, initiatives, and outcomes.

Personnel:

  • Thinks strategically and creatively about approaches to hiring, staffing, and professional development for all Library staff.

  • Recruits, hire, manages, and evaluates, library staff.

  • Promotes and facilitates library staff participation in campus/off-campus events and professional development activities.

  • Prepares  evaluations   of  all Library personnel  as  specified  in  the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreements, and recommends  retention,  non-retention,  professional  advancement,  and, when appropriate, tenure  to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

  • Mediates staff grievances when necessary based on contract provisions.

  • Facilities:

  • Creates and updates regularly a master plan for the Library.

  • Forwards recommendations on department instructional space needs to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

  • Ensures utilization and proper maintenance of specialized learning equipment and materials.

Fiscal:

  • Develops and administers budgets for library materials, personnel and services.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serves on college committees and task forces.

  • Advocates for the library on campus and for libraries statewide.

  • Represents the college by active participation in a number of related library organizations, networks and cooperative groups.

  • Performs special projects and related responsibilities as initiated and requested.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree from ALA accredited institution.

  • Minimum of 5 years of substantial and progressive administrative and supervisory experience in an academic library.

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in strategic, fiscal, and facilities management, including program development and evaluation of library personnel.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of library operations, systems, policies, procedures, standards and trends in academic libraries.

  • Knowledge of information technology and systems as they apply in the academic library environment.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

  • Specific experience in community college library administration.

  • Experience with diverse library consortia.

  • Experience in collaborative and innovative management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Directly supervises the activities and performance of all library staff.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Springfield’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Additional Information:

SALARY:                 To be determined based on experience
BENEFITS:             Yes – State benefits
UNIT:                       Non Unit Professional
GRANT FUNDED:    No
CLOSING DATE:     May 19, 2017

Application Instructions:

APPLY TO:         All applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter , resume and three (3) professional references to http://www.stcc.edu

STCC Is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities Are Encouraged To Apply

Our commitment to diversity in our workplace seeks applications from women and minorities. It is the policy of Springfield Technical Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status or national origin in its education programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies. Employment will depend on meeting requirements set by the Immigration Reform act.

 

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