Assistant Dean for Content and Access
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Location: Athens, OH 45701
Description:
Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Dean for Content and Access
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents. A complete application contains a CV or resume, cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for all the position requirements and any of the position preferences, and a list of three professional references including email, phone contact information, and the nature of the relationship.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by the posting end date.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number
20166724S
Job Description
The Assistant Dean for Content and Access advances OHIO's Dynamic Strategy by leading strategic Libraries initiatives in the areas of collections, systems and discovery. Leading a team of approximately 25 staff, the AD for Content and Access will apply their expertise in library systems workflows, data-driven collection analysis, and emerging discovery methods to maximize the Libraries' impact on research, teaching and learning. Responsible for the strategic utilization of approximately $5.3M in annual collections expenditures, the AD for Content and Access will forge and nurture mutually beneficial collaborations with other research libraries to realize efficiencies and maximize shared investments.
Job Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Department
Library
Pay Rate
The target salary for this position is $112,000 to $128,000 and is commensurate with the selected candidate's education and experience while considering internal equity.
Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.
Job Open Date
04/18/2025
Posting Close Date
May 8, 2025
Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment
Months
12 month
Planning Unit
Library
Work Schedule
Typical work expectations are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary.
Campus
Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40
Expected duration of assignment
Ongoing
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Jennifer Tate, Business Manager, tatej2@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Job Information
Employment Type
full-time regular
Job Family/Subfamily
Library Services/Museum-Administrative Specialist
Career Track & Level
M 5
Pay Grade
CA&P|21|
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Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Dean for Content and Access
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents. A complete application contains a CV or resume, cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for all the position requirements and any of the position preferences, and a list of three professional references including email, phone contact information, and the nature of the relationship.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by the posting end date.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number
20166724S
Job Description
The Assistant Dean for Content and Access advances OHIO's Dynamic Strategy by leading strategic Libraries initiatives in the areas of collections, systems and discovery. Leading a team of approximately 25 staff, the AD for Content and Access will apply their expertise in library systems workflows, data-driven collection analysis, and emerging discovery methods to maximize the Libraries' impact on research, teaching and learning. Responsible for the strategic utilization of approximately $5.3M in annual collections expenditures, the AD for Content and Access will forge and nurture mutually beneficial collaborations with other research libraries to realize efficiencies and maximize shared investments.
Job Responsibilities:
- Leads and develops strategic and operational goals for the Libraries' Content and Access Division, including the Acquisitions, Content, and Metadata departments. Serves as first-level supervisor of managers of those departments. Recruits, hires, manages performance, and provides coaching, mentoring and support.
- Collaboratively develops and executes Libraries-wide strategies to support faculty and student content and discovery needs. This entails deep and broad engagement with faculty to understand emerging areas of teaching and research, as well as up-to-date knowledge of scholarly publishing, library systems and services. Collaborates closely with the Assistant Dean for Research and Education Services and the Director of Mahn Center, Preservation, and Digital Initiatives to ensure successful cooperative and collaborative initiatives across the Libraries and to advance the preservation, discovery, and access of digital content.
- As a member of the Libraries Leadership Team, contributes to overall strategy, program development and assessment, staff appreciation and wellness initiatives, budget management, and fundraising.
Minimum Qualifications
- This role must be occupied by a professional librarian. A master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited school (or from a similar master's program accredited or recognized by the appropriate national body of another country) is the terminal degree for a professional librarian.
- 8 years of work related experience
- 3 years of management experience
Preferred Qualifications
Department
Library
Pay Rate
The target salary for this position is $112,000 to $128,000 and is commensurate with the selected candidate's education and experience while considering internal equity.
Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.
Job Open Date
04/18/2025
Posting Close Date
May 8, 2025
Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment
Months
12 month
Planning Unit
Library
Work Schedule
Typical work expectations are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary.
Campus
Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40
Expected duration of assignment
Ongoing
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Jennifer Tate, Business Manager, tatej2@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Job Information
Employment Type
full-time regular
Job Family/Subfamily
Library Services/Museum-Administrative Specialist
Career Track & Level
M 5
Pay Grade
CA&P|21|
Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report
Clery Act Statistics
To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Click Here!