Associate Dean for Student and Faculty Engagement

Job Summary As a core member of the San Jose State University Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Leadership Council, and reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean (AD) for Student and Faculty Engagement plays a crucial role in enhancing the success of students and faculty at SJSU. The SJSU King Library is a highly regarded and sought out partner across campus, known for its programs, services, and spaces that are aligned with the needs of SJSU and the San Jose community. In the most recent academic year, the library had over 1.3 million visitors, hosted over 50 exhibits and events, and continued to create innovative library services and programs. King Library is also home to a unique partnership between the SJSU academic library and the San Jose Public Library, which enhances the role of the library in San Jose. The AD is a dynamic and collaborative leader who is as comfortable in conversation with stakeholders as they are with examining data to gain insights, and then turning those insights into action. With a strong background in designing and delivering scholarly-focused library services, the AD is a passionate advocate for the diverse scholarly community at SJSU. The AD is a highly skilled communicator and relationship builder and works closely with their direct reports, including the Library Marketing Team, and partners with colleagues across the library, the university, and institutions such as the San Jose Public Library. They foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where creativity thrives, feedback is encouraged, and partnerships are forged to amplify the impact of library services. This position is ideally suited for an individual who is self-motivated to seek opportunities to better their community. Dedicated to continuous improvement, the AD is able to look at library services, spaces, and collections and recognize the SJSU Library's current strengths while identifying opportunities for improvement. They understand the complex interaction of technology with user experience, and stay current in emerging trends in libraries to deliver and design outstanding and engaging library services. Furthermore, the AD coordinates the library's Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity (RSCA) to provide support, mentorship and guidance to library faculty and staff throughout the research life cycle. They provide expertise across the granting and research process and proactively identify research or other grant opportunities to support the efforts of the library. The AD fosters a culture of scholarly inquiry within the library and represents the library to the campus research community by serving on committees such as the RSCA Advisory Council. This position significantly contributes to the University Library's commitment to integrating anti-racism practices into library services and operations. The AD supports strategic initiatives aligned with the library's core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that these principles are woven into every aspect of their work. Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their application package. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Diversity Statement Guidelines, along with information about how these statements will be evaluated. Key Responsibilities Student and Faculty Engagement: Provides leadership for and manages services and programs across the university library with a focus on increasing student and faculty engagement. Coordinates library workflows and activities to ensure seamless operations, delivering high-quality services to faculty, staff, students and community members. Provides leadership and drives innovation in the delivery of Research & Reference Services and Information Literacy & Assessment. Evaluates resources and services utilizing various assessment techniques, enhancing or modifying existing offerings based on findings. Partners with colleagues in Acquisitions and Resource Management and the Research and Scholarship group to promote engagement with SJSU library's collections and materials. Actively communicates with faculty, staff, students, and community members, soliciting feedback to continually improve services. Prepares regular progress reports and informs Dean and library employees of project statuses. Develops, communicates, and maintains guidelines and procedures to support the library's functions. Develops, cultivates and supports partnerships and ties with various constituencies including the University and its colleges, the University Library Board, the San Jose Public Library, and the community of the City of San Jose to achieve excellence in the Library's instructional service and research mission. Leadership and Collaboration: Leads, guides and inspires the Library Marketing Team (LMT) to create captivating online and print campaigns that showcase and elevate the library's services and talented team members. Collaborates with the Africana, Asian American, Chicano and Native American (AAACNA) Studies Center Director to develop exhibits, services and programs that reflect the diverse cultural heritage of the San Jose community. Directs the User Engagement & Insights Librarian in impactful research projects to gain a deeper understanding of how the library can better serve SJSU's scholarly community. RSCA: Plays a pivotal role in supporting and mentoring library faculty and staff throughout the research life-cycle. Proactively identifies grant and research opportunities, empowering librarians and staff to pursue innovative projects and fostering a vibrant culture of scholarly inquiry within the library. Represents the library on the RSCA Advisory Council, organized by the Vice President for Research and Innovation, to help shape the future of research and scholarship at SJSU. Service: Serve on library, university, division and departmental committees to participate in shared governance and relationship building, and to expand professional development, as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated effectiveness as a change and continuous improvement leader and as a collaborative and flexible manager, preferably with experience in a collective bargaining environment. Strong track record of building and sustaining impactful partnerships and collaborations across academic and/or community organizations. Experience with defining problems, collecting data, analyzing findings, and turning these insights into actionable strategies. Knowledge of AI and other emerging technologies, along with evolved thoughts of its impact on libraries and research. Commitment to successfully collaborate across organizational boundaries and work with teams across the library. Excellent communication skills, including communicating with empathy and clarity. Knowledge of innovation frameworks, and experience leading library initiatives to fruition. A track record of scholarship, including research, publication and experience in seeking out grant funded opportunities. Required Qualifications Master's Degree in library science or equivalent from an American Library Association accredited program. 3 years of administrative experience within an academic library. Supervising professional/faculty ranked librarians. Record of scholarly, professional or creative achievement in the field of library science or higher education. Partnership development with external organizations, the community, and campus. Working as part of a diverse team. Preferred Qualifications Masters, PhD or Doctorate in a relevant field. 3+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience within a university library. Direct supervision of professional librarians in the delivery of research services and collection management. Compensation Classification: Administrator III Anticipated Hiring Range: $11,912/month - $12,500/month CSU Salary Range: $6,563/month - $21,066/month The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience. San Jose State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary. Application Procedure Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: Resume Letter of Interest All applicants must apply within the specified application period:

September 5, 2024 through October 6, 2024 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university. Contact Information University Personnel jobs@sjsu.edu 408-924-2252 CSU Vaccination Policy The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. Additional Information Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis. SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS) All San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Equal Employment Statement San Jose State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities.

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