From: Kacy Lundstrom <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:11:22 +0000

Position Posting:

Title: Associate Dean for Special Collections and Archives; Utah State
University in Logan, UT
Open Date: 07/14/2016
Review Date: 08/14/2016

Full Job Description/Application Link

http://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=1571

Position Summary:

Utah State University Libraries seek a dynamic, innovative and highly
motivated Associate Dean (AD) to lead a newly restructured Special
Collections and Archives Division.  The primary responsibilities of
the position are to provide leadership and direction for the
departments of Special Collections and Archives, Digital Initiatives,
and Government Documents within the broader context of the University
Libraries’ and the campus’ strategic plans and goals.  The incumbent
will report to the Dean of Libraries and serve on the Libraries
Executive Council, the senior leadership, policy and management team.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work with the Division and other library
departments to create extraordinary user experiences with the
Division’s preeminent manuscript, photographic, book, government
document, university archives, digital, and institutional repository
collections.  The incumbent will oversee a rich program of research
and instructional services, providing outreach via reference and
consultation services, course-integrated curriculum development,
exhibition development, and other programming opportunities. The AD
will be a leader in the Libraries digital and physical preservation
committees.  The AD will develop and implement strategies for
collection development for both the physical and digital collections.
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the successful candidate
will work to develop external funding, through monetary donations,
in-kind gifts and grant funding.

Dept/College Highlights:

Salary is $90,000 minimum depending on experience, plus excellent
benefits.  Utah State University offers a competitive benefits package
including medical and dental with a 14.2% retirement contribution by
the University, and 22 days/year vacation.