Dean of University Libraries

Overview

UNC Greensboro has retained the UNC System Office executive search team to support this recruitment.

Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Scott Murray, Director of Executive Search, at sfmurray.

To apply, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately, and the position remains open until filled.

Position Number 003124

Functional Title Dean of University Libraries

Position Type Administration - Faculty

Position Eclass E1 - SAAO I 12 Mo Leave Earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No.

1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The Dean of Libraries leads the libraries in its mission to promote learning and student retention and inspire creativity and enhance research and collaboration in a diverse and innovative environment. Guided by a strategic vision, the Dean promotes the Libraries within the university and larger community. The Dean of Libraries is the chief administrator for the Walter Clinton Jackson Library, the Harold Schiffman Music Library and its library catalog also includes the holdings of the Teaching Resources Center , and the Intercultural Resource Center
. The Dean of University Libraries reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor and is responsible for the successful administration of the Libraries in accordance with all policies and procedures of UNCG and the UNC system office. The Dean of the University Libraries serves on the Provost’s Council.

• Candidates must hold an ALA
  -accredited MLS or MLIS degree, or equivalent degree, and have at least 10 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated leadership experience that includes development of staffing and current trends for academic libraries
• Experience with strategic planning with an understanding of best practices and innovations in libraries
• Experience with managing complex budgets
• Experience with personnel management, supervision and support
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong listening skills, a commitment to shared governance, and an entrepreneurial spirit

• At least three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in an academic library
• Record of scholarship in the form of publications, presentations, and active participation in professional organizations
• Experience with academic library budgets
• Demonstrated success in fundraising
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative and transparent decision-making
• Demonstrated commitment to manage competing priorities and interests
• Understanding of current and emerging innovations in academic libraries

UNC Greensboro has retained the UNC System Office executive search team to support this recruitment.

Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Scott Murray, Director of Executive Search, at sfmurray.

To apply, please visit  to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately, and the position remains open until filled.

Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience