Central Washington University is recruiting a Dean of Libraries to join our Libraries team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $138,695 - $180,304 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You’ll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: www.cwu.edu/hr/benefits-perks-discounts.

The Role:

The dean of library services leads in defining and communicating the role of the library within the larger academic context and advocates, both inside and outside the university, for gaining the resources necessary to achieve library mission and goals. The dean is responsible for all areas of library administration including policy and program development, strategic and long-range planning, fiscal management, personnel supervision, integration of emerging technologies, and development of collaborative relationships. All employees are expected to support CWU’s commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.

• Overall programs, resources, and services.
• Activities and services of all library units and functions.
• Long-range planning, policy development, fiscal management, employee supervision, and integration of emerging technologies.

• Initiate, plan, coordinate and evaluate library and information policies and programs for the achievement of library services’ mission and objectives.
• Work with library faculty and staff to determine and implement tactical and strategic planning for the development and continuous improvement of library and information programs and services.
• Coordinate library plans and activities with the University’s mission, vision and strategic goals.
• Engage in continuous, collaborative problem-solving activities within the library and across the university.
• Collaborate with partners housed in the library such as Wildcat Pantry, Jimmy B’s Coffee Shop, Learning Commons, Freeman-Remark Student Athlete Academic Success Center, and Office of Undergraduate Research.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• ALA accredited MLIS (or equivalent degree)
• Five years or more professional experience in increasingly responsible positions in academic libraries, including administrative responsibilities
• Proven fiscal management experience for operations, facilities, and personnel budgets; and experience developing a long-range plan for financial sustainability
• Direct experience in strategic planning and personnel management
• Record of professional and scholarly activity sufficient for appointment at the rank of Associate professor or higher, in accordance with CWU’s policies and faculty collective bargaining agreement
• A track record of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment
• Demonstrated innovative and creative thinking, strong problem-solving skills
• History of strong commitment to the educational role of libraries in the 21st century
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or second Master’s degree
• Active participation in state, regional, and national library professional organizations
• Experience working in a library consortial environment
• Experience writing and administering grants for academic libraries
• Experience with accreditation processes
• Experience managing operations at centers across multiple locations
• Demonstrated commitment to fund-raising
• Experience working in collective bargaining and shared governance environments
• Familiarity with, and experience in the successful implementation of, emerging library and information technologies
• Experience or interest in mentoring
• Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU‘s commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At CWU we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Salary: $138,695 - $180,304 annually

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

• A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting;
  
• Curriculum Vitae including work history, education, training; and
  
• Contact information for three professional references.

Screening Begins: May 25, 2023

**Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Name: Susan Merrill
Title: Administrative Assistant 3
Email: Susan.Merrill@cwu.edu
Phone: 509-963-3553
Website: lib.cwu.edu/

Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.