Sr Assistant Dean for Collections and Technology Services, Open Rank

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

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Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

Job Description:

Salary: Open rank (Associate or Full Librarian) with an anticipated salary range of $136,800 - $156,000, which is inclusive of an administrative stipend, which is renewable at established intervals.

About the Binghamton University Libraries:

The Binghamton University Libraries provides research collections in electronic (over 2 million and growing) and print (1.7 million items) formats with an extensive array of databases and e-packages (over 400), archival and distinctive printed materials in Special Collections as well as services with a variety of student-centered study spaces. With three public locations (Glenn G. Bartle Library, Science Library and the University Downtown Center Library) and an off-site Collections Management Facility, our aim is to provide access to primary research materials and resources befitting an R1 research institution.

Binghamton University Libraries welcomes applications for the new position of Sr. Assistant Dean for Collections and Technology Services. The Sr. Assistant Dean leads goal setting, planning, prioritization, design, and monitoring of workflows across a newly reorganized, broad portfolio of collections and technology services. This role oversees six major library units, builds relationships with internal and external partners, and advocates for new tools and procedures to improve efficiency and service to library users. Reporting directly to the Dean of Libraries, the Sr. Assistant Dean is a key member of the senior administrative team, working collaboratively to set and achieve strategic and operational goals while managing change. The position supervises two directors and provides strategic direction and support to over 30 staff in areas such as collections strategy, acquisitions, cataloging and metadata, digitization and conservation, storage and delivery, and technology services.

The Sr. Assistant Dean demonstrates excellent leadership skills, including excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, to establish and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues in an environment where flexibility and collaboration are essential. A commitment to providing excellent service, a demonstrated ability to develop and sustain productive partnerships within and across organizations, budgeting, and creativity in solving problems and creating efficiencies is expected of this position. The position must maintain a deep knowledge of current issues and best practices for developing and managing research collections, as well as awareness of major trends in user services, higher education, and research libraries.

Librarianship

• Oversees the activities of directors over two departments and five library units, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure unit, department and divisional goals align with library and university strategic initiatives. Actively participate in strategic planning and relevant assessment activities.
• Advocate for, lead, and support the development and implementation of innovative tools and workflows to meet internal and external user needs and support Libraries' mission.
• Consult closely with relevant personnel on budgeting for staffing needs and resources to meet emerging needs in support of growing research services and initiatives.
• Represent libraries and the University as assigned to relevant institutional, regional, and national organizations and initiatives.
• Provide direction for and publicly represent relevant services and decisions, especially regarding high-visibility commitments and projects.
• Strategically deploy and promote the development of relevant expertise across Libraries units to enhance resource discovery, including integrated library systems and cutting-edge technological infrastructure for digital initiatives and end-user experience.
• Oversee and promote the maintenance of library physical collections, both circulating and in storage, as well as electronic collections.
• Guide the provision of resource sharing capabilities and commitments.
• Collaboratively facilitate the development of academic and research partnerships with faculty across academic units at Binghamton, ensuring the alignment of library services with academic needs across the university.
• Develop and maintain knowledge about new and emerging technologies and trends impacting research library services and collections.
• Actively participate on the Executive Leadership Team and Dean's Library Council; actively aligns with and positively supports the priorities, goals, and direction collaboratively set by leadership to ensure organizational success; actively puts the Libraries' best interest above that of the division.
• Participate in a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion and actively works to eliminate or mitigate the effects of systemic racism and bias.

Scholarship

• Contributes significantly to the profession to meet the Libraries' standards of scholarship.

Service

• Serve as a leader and/or active member of library teams, task forces and committees.
• Participate in and represent Binghamton Libraries in local, regional, and national professional activities.

Requirements:

Requirements

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library or information science program or an ALA-approved foreign equivalent.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in academic libraries, including at least 3 years in a supervisory and personnel management role.
• Experience managing projects, workflows, and deadlines in a collegial, complex and changing environment.
• Experience making public presentations and to communicating complex ideas.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate new services and initiatives.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to collect, analyze, utilize and communicate data for informed decision-making.
• Record of scholarly activity, such as presentations, publications and/or grants.

Preferred

• Experience defining and managing strategy for collections, including familiarity with Ex Libris' Alma, ILLiad or similar, and inventory management software.
• Experience managing technology infrastructure and/or digital collections.
• Experience facilitating team communications with staff, external organizations, project partners, and consortial constituents.
• Experience successfully advocating for, and managing, resources.
• Experience navigating policies, procedures and decision making across a complex, distributed environment.

Visa sponsorship unavailable for this position.

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu .

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Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=186867

The search will remain open until the position is filled. Initial review of applications will be on April 28, 2025.

Interested candidates should submit:

• a cover letter,
• full curriculum vitae, and
• names and contact information of three professional references

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