Dean, University Library

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Dean, University Library

Description

Dean, University Library

*To be fully considered, please follow the application process below. Do not click on "Apply Now."*

Academic Search is assisting Cal Poly Pomona in this search. To apply, a candidate should submit (in 3 separate attachments) to cppdeanlibrary@academicsearch.org:
A letter of intent addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position requirements A current CV/resume Contact information for at least five professional references, including email addresses and a brief note of the candidate’s working relationship with each. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior knowledge and approval and at a later stage in the search.
When submitting a nomination, please send the nominee’s full name, title, position, and email address to cppdeanlibrary@academicsearch.org.

Nominators and prospective candidates may arrange a confidential conversation about this opportunity with the two senior consultants leading this search (Cynthia M. Patterson or Maria Thompson) by sending their CV to: CPPDean_of_Library@academicsearch.org .

The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to materials received by Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Management Personnel Plan (MPP IV)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $205,020 - $209,508 annually (Commensurate with qualifications and experience)

THE DEPARTMENT:

The University Library is an integral part of Cal Poly Pomona, providing essential resources and services that support the academic mission of the University. With a collection of 2.4 million items, including 644,000 volumes, 1.5 million microforms, and 13,000 maps, alongside extensive digital resources such as 20,300 online periodicals, 17,000 eBooks, and 180 databases, the Library facilitates the educational and scholarly activities of both students and faculty. The Library fosters a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture, promoting student success, equity, social justice, and lifelong learning. As a hub of knowledge creation and academic excellence, the Library ensures its integration into the educational framework of the University, advocating for necessary resources and supporting the University's polytechnic model.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functional Oversight/Management

• Provide guidance and oversight of faculty-led assessment efforts and ensure appropriate training and professional development opportunities for faculty engaged in this work.
• Assess the quality and use of special collections.
• Oversee and manage the library budget.
• Review contracts, faculty leave requests, assigned time requests, stipend requests, department initiatives, and other activities that may affect the library budgets.
• Provide budget staff with professional development and training on budget-related topics.
• Ensure fiscal stability and effective allocation and oversight processes.
• Effectively steward the library’s resources.

Student Success

• Find innovative ways to offer high-quality academic and curricular resources for undergraduate and graduate programs and students.
• Further grow the Affordable Learning Initiative (ALI) - a program designed to provide access to affordable educational content/resources for our students.
• Integrate advances in information technology to support academic programs and student services.
• Provide quality, affordable, and innovative educational content and learning spaces crucial to student academic success and timely graduation.
• Ensure the Library delivers thoughtful and effective services to the campus community, anticipating partner/stakeholder needs and working collaboratively.
• Encourage partnerships across the University and in the community, as librarians contribute as faculty to the contemporary learning environment.

University/Community Partnerships and Fundraising

• Partner with Advancement and the Provost to identify prospective donors, raise private funds, and establish mutually beneficial relationships with donors, alumni/ae, supporters, and community partners.
• Work collaboratively with University Advancement and Community engagement staff to establish community partnerships to pursue external funding opportunities, and to develop and maintain engaged fundraising and advisory councils.
• Establish strong working relationships and develop consensus with internal and external partners.

Leadership/Management

• Provide vision and leadership to fulfill the mission and vision of the Library and the University.
• Promote professionalism, a service orientation, and inclusive shared governance.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend Library faculty for retention, promotion, and tenure (RTP), leaves, and other professional opportunities.
• Oversee all faculty and staff recruitment and hiring in the library.
• Establish a process to ensure that annual evaluations are provided to all employees according to university policy.
• Maintain a cohesive, energetic, service-oriented environment for a diverse workforce and student population.
• Provide opportunities for the professional development of faculty and staff.
• Serve as HEERA manager to the Associate Dean of the Library, Assistant to the Dean, and the Budget Analyst.

Strategic Planning

• Lead the Library in strategic planning, assessment for quality improvement, and reaccreditation efforts in departments and colleges.
• Guide the Library to maximize utilization of classrooms within the library to create an environment that ensures student learning outcomes.
• Work collaboratively to recommend, create, communicate, and implement long and short-term strategic planning.
• Lead implementation of appropriate emerging trends in higher education and in university libraries, such as pedagogy of information literacy, scholarly communication, curriculum-driven collections, special collections, and teaching and learning technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree - ALA (American Library Association) accredited master’s degree or accredited international equivalent and
• Driver License, Valid and in State Required
• 5 years of progressive higher education administrative and/or leadership experience in higher education libraries or in an academic setting. and
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in higher education, with the understanding of implications that they have for the academic library environment.
• Command of emerging trends in higher education and library administration with evidence of providing scholarly resources, data, and/or digital collections in support of teaching, learning, scholarship, and student success.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, staff, and students.
• Knowledge of budgeting in a complex state fiscal environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience making effective decisions with sound analytical ability, good judgement, and strong operational focus.
• Ability to apply forward-thinking and creative thought with high ethical standards to develop strategic vision.
• Strategic planning, budgeting, and assessment experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience and evidence of past initiatives implemented at an academic or research library

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of the ability to meet the professional requirements of a tenured position through research, librarianship, and service.
• Doctorate degree in related field.
• Strong management skills by practicing patience and empathy in conflict resolution, fostering teamwork, and listening to understand.
• Ability to work collaboratively with library colleagues and the campus community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and experience in a collective bargaining environment and/or knowledge of the California State University policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated organizational planning and supervisory skills, data-driven decision making, fiscal management, environmental assessment and policy development, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Proven experience engaging in development, fundraising, community engagement, and public relations in a library setting.

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to the California State University Out-of-State Employment Policy .

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to the California State University Background Check Policy .

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go the I-9 Acceptable Documents website .

University Driving Requirement

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Driver’s license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points, if their license is Class C or, 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points, if their license is Class A, B, or C with endorsements. For more information, go to the Authorized University Driver Policy .

Conflict of Interest

This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information, go to the Conflict of Interest policy .

Outside Employment Disclosure

Executive and Management Plan Personnel employees must disclose all current outside employment at the time of hire as a precondition of hire and at the following times after hire: annually in July, within 30 days of accepting outside employment, and upon their manager’s request. For more information, go to the Outside Employment Disclosure policy .

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Read more at the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act policy .

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at the Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Fire Safety Report .

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster .

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu . For more information, go to Employment Notices .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and veteran or military status. We engage the talents of all qualified workers, regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement .

Other Notices

For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page.

Advertised: Feb 14 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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