Associate Dean For Technical Services & The Budget
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT, United States
Library leadership and administration
Budget planning and management
Supervision of library staff
The Associate Dean serves on the Library’s Leadership Team and assists with overall administration including policy development, strategic planning, and fiscal resource management
Job Summary
The Associate Dean serves on the Library’s Leadership Team and assists with overall administration including policy development, strategic planning, and fiscal resource management.
This role provides leadership and strategic direction for Collections, Cataloging, Interlibrary Loan, Systems, and Scholarly Communication while managing library operations in the Dean’s absence.
The position requires supervising staff, overseeing the library budget and endowments, and engaging in professional development and advocacy within the library and university community.
Matching Summary
The Associate Dean serves on the Library’s Leadership Team and assists with overall administration including policy development, strategic planning, and fiscal resource management.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Library leadership and administration
Budget planning and management
Supervision of library staff
Collections and cataloging oversight
Strategic planning and policy development
Availability for evening and weekend work
Nice-to-have
Collaboration across teams and departments
Participation in professional associations
Advocacy for library and university
Data-driven planning and assessment
Mentoring and coaching staff
Key Requirements
Graduate degree in Library & Information Science
MLS or equivalent from ALA-accredited program preferred
Second Master’s or equivalent experience preferred
Experience in fiscal planning and budget management