Assistant Dean of Library/Learning Resources Center - Scott Community College

Deadline Date for Application:
June 11, 2010

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the overall leadership, coordination and, management of library services and resources.

Minimum Qualifications:
Person filling this position must have a Master’s Degree in library science from an accredited graduate school. Must be able to meet State certification requirements. Experience in collection development at a comprehensive community college. Knowledge of emerging trends in academic libraries and with automated systems, microcomputers and electronic search procedures Prefer previous supervisory and management experience. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with staff, faculty and students.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides leadership, coordination and management of library services.

2. Keeps abreast of trends affecting community college libraries and makes recommendations to meet future needs.

3. Coordinates progress toward accomplishing college’s library goals and objectives.

4. Develops and manages library budget.

5. Coordinates SCC Library’s collection development.

6. Promotes awareness and use of library services and resources.

7. Establishes and maintains communication with administration, staff, faculty and students.

8. Investigates, develops and implements new library services, or the revisions of existing services, to meet user needs.

9. Prepares proposals for library grant funds and administers grant objectives and budgets.

10. Proposes facility changes and participants in facility planning.

11. Supervises, recommends for hiring, and evaluates library staff.

12. Maintains consistency and reliability of staffing and services.

13. Recommends and coordinates staff development activities.

14. Maintains an awareness of resources and services

15. Maintains inventory of library equipment, furniture and materials and makes provisions for their upkeep.

16. Stays abreast of developing technologies and makes recommendations to meet user

17. Serves as representative to local, state, and national organizations/consortia.

18. In association with college foundation directors, seeks opportunities to receive public and private funds.

19. Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers.

20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience

# of days 200 annually
% of Full-Time 100%

Send cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Department, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 306 West River Drive, Davenport IA 52801-1221 or e-mail resume and cover letter to: mhildebrandt@eicc.edu

Women and Minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with
disabilities who require special accommodations in the application or testing
process should notify the Human Resources Department prior to the closing
date. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY