Dean Resources for Learning | Harper College
Posted on Feb 5, 2025
Responsible for providing vision, leadership, management, supervision and administration of the instructional and academic service programs of the Resources for Learning (RFL) Division which encompasses Library Services, and Academic Support Center (Anatomy Room, Developmental Math Center, Success Services for Students, Supplemental Instruction, Tutoring Center, Writing Center).
Guide and work with library faculty and professionals to develop strategic and innovative educational and information resources, services and programs that support the College curricula and student success, teaching and learning, and enhance life-long learning.
Manages supervisory and professional staff in the Academic Support Center to ensure adoption of best practices for delivery of in-person and virtual academic support services to students.
Builds and maintains productive and collaborative relationships with other College constituents including Administration, Division Deans, Department Chairpersons, Student Affairs, Program Coordinators and faculty to ensure excellent and timely delivery of services to support teaching and learning and student success at the College.
Creates a climate of high performance in which all Division staff members are engaged in delivery of quality services to students, faculty, staff and the Community at large.
Builds and maintains local, regional, state and national consortia relationships which enhance the library collection and service delivery and contribute to substantial monetary savings for the College.
Articulates and interprets administrative decisions, College policies, operating procedures and the Collective Bargaining Agreements to Division personnel.
Approves recommended schedules and assignments of all full and part-time personnel in Division.
Schedules and conducts regular meetings of the Division.
Articulates and advocates goals of the Division throughout the campus community.
Plans, maintains and operates a safe and instructionally sound environment for faculty, staff, students and patrons.
Assumes other duties as delegated or assigned by the Associate Provost or Provost.
Fiscal:
Develops and recommends an operating budget for the Division and is responsible for the implementation of the adopted budget.
Assesses staff needs and makes recommendations to the Associate Provost.
Promotes usage data collection, analysis and evaluation to recommend adoption of best practices and to advocate for increased funding.
Develops and implements procedures for the control, request and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment and is responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies.
Faculty and Staff:
Provides direct supervision for the Library Services Department Chairperson, all full-time and adjunct library faculty, and Academic Support Center Manager.
Evaluates faculty within the Division and makes recommendations for retention, promotion and/or tenure appointments as necessary.
Assumes primary responsibility for recruitment of staff within the Division, makes recommendations for appointment and ensures that all staff are evaluated regularly.
Responsible for the orientation of new full and part-time employees of the Division to their responsibilities and coordinates their in-service training.
Supervises the division office staff and the maintenance of adequate records and office equipment for the division.
Encourages professional development of all RFL Divisions’ employees.
Curriculum/Programs/Services:
Provides leadership in planning, developing, and maintaining integrated library systems, print and digital collections such as databases and streaming media and digital content management systems and networks.
Facilitates, communicates and collaborates with the Academy for Teaching Excellence and Student Affairs to ensure continuous improvement of RFL services to support teaching and learning and student success
Provides leadership for all areas of the library to ensure services for effective and efficient instruction and adequate print and electronic resources.
Continue to support the college initiative to reduce student textbook costs.
Supports the planning, development and promotion of instruction using new technologies as appropriate.
Institutional/Community Service:
Member of Provost Leadership Team, President’s Learning Council, Operational Council, and institutional committees (as assigned)
Serves as agent of the College within the community as related to the Division.
Coordinates participation in appropriate consortia and organizations relative to the responsibilities of the Division.
Ensures representation on appropriate community organizations and advisory committees.
Requirements
Education: Master of Library Science (or equivalent) from an ALA Accredited institution is required, a second master's or advanced degree is preferred.
Experience:
Required
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience in academic libraries, and academic support centers including strategic planning, fiscal and personnel management, instructional and automated library systems and technologies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging developments, innovations and challenges in academic libraries, academic support centers and higher education.
- Strong commitment to developing a diverse, equitable and inclusive library and academic support center environment,
Preferred
- Ability to cultivate partnerships within and outside the library and college demonstrated success in collaborative leadership in a college setting.
Salary
$110,795 - $138,494 - $166,192
Location
Harper College
1200 W Algonquin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067
United States
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