Dean of Libraries and University Librarian Job at Buffkin / Baker (Richmond)

Job Description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications and nominations for a visionary, innovative, and collaborative strategic leader to serve as the Dean of Libraries & University Librarian. VCU Libraries is a people-centered, mission-driven community within a leading urban, public research university, supporting student success, research and innovation, scholarly and creative expression, and clinical care. The Libraries encompass the James Branch Cabell Library (Monroe Park Campus), the Health Sciences Library (MCV Campus), and the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library, with global collaboration through VCUarts Qatar.

Job Responsibility

Serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of VCU Libraries, reporting directly to the Executive Vice President and Provost
Supervise and support faculty and staff across library units
Create a climate that promotes professional civility and meets the goals of the Libraries’ Strategic Framework
Support student success at undergraduate, graduate, and first professional levels through providing services that ensure success and support innovative teaching
Lead the advancement of a strategic vision for VCU Libraries and articulate it to internal and external constituents
Oversee collections strategy, budget management, space planning, external resource development, and alumni and community relations
Recognize, reward, facilitate, and advance the scholarship, publishing, and research support endeavors of the Libraries
Partner with Deans in their strategic plans for research growth in line with promotion and tenure policies, creating a culture of research excellence across schools
Establish new and expand existing partnerships with academic units, VCU Health, and community organizations
Develop global strategies for collaboration with Education City and other international partners
Develop long-term planning for recruitment, professional development, and evaluation of library faculty and staff
Represent VCU Libraries on the Council of Deans and to external constituents and partners
Engage actively with Friends of VCU Libraries and development boards

Requirements

An earned terminal or post-graduate degree in library/information science or a closely related field
Administrative leadership experience in an academic or research library, that may include strategic planning, infrastructure development, budget oversight, and organizational effectiveness with an entrepreneurial, innovative and global orientation
Ability to articulate the Libraries’ vision, goals, accomplishments, and needs to constituents
Demonstrated ability to foster deep engagement with the Libraries through building community/university collaboration and partnerships
A demonstrated commitment to developing and promoting quality research support and scholarly communication
A student-centric focus with deep investment in student outcomes and the learning experience
A record of advancing open education, affordable course content, and digital scholarship
Experience working within library environments that support academic health sciences programs, clinical partners, and related stakeholders
Fundraising experience and success
Experience working with global partners
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment
Exemplary personal and professional integrity
Commitment to cross-disciplinary programs

Nice to have

Substantial administrative experience
demonstrated leadership and collaboration
success in external fund development
commitment to shared governance
experience aligning unit goals to the larger organizational vision
and credentials that merit appointment at the appropriate library faculty rank

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