Job Summary

As a core member of the San José State University Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Leadership Council, and reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean (AD) for Student and Faculty Engagement plays a crucial role in enhancing the success of students and faculty at SJSU.

The SJSU King Library is a highly regarded and sought out partner across campus, known for its programs, services, and spaces that are aligned with the needs of SJSU and the San José community. In the most recent academic year, the library had over 1.3 million visitors, hosted over 50 exhibits and events, and continued to create innovative library services and programs. King Library is also home to a unique partnership between the SJSU academic library and the San José Public Library, which enhances the role of the library in San José.

The AD is a dynamic and collaborative leader who is as comfortable in conversation with stakeholders as they are with examining data to gain insights, and then turning those insights into action. With a strong background in designing and delivering scholarly-focused library services, the AD is a passionate advocate for the diverse scholarly community at SJSU.

The AD is a highly skilled communicator and relationship builder and works closely with their direct reports, including the Library Marketing Team, and partners with colleagues across the library, the university, and institutions such as the San José Public Library. They foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where creativity thrives, feedback is encouraged, and partnerships are forged to amplify the impact of library services.

This position is ideally suited for an individual who is self-motivated to seek opportunities to better their community. Dedicated to continuous improvement, the AD is able to look at library services, spaces, and collections and recognize the SJSU Library’s current strengths while identifying opportunities for improvement. They understand the complex interaction of technology with user experience, and stay current in emerging trends in libraries to deliver and design outstanding and engaging library services.

Furthermore, the AD coordinates the library’s Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity (RSCA) to provide support, mentorship and guidance to library faculty and staff throughout the research life cycle. They provide expertise across the granting and research process and proactively identify research or other grant opportunities to support the efforts of the library. The AD fosters a culture of scholarly inquiry within the library and represents the library to the campus research community by serving on committees such as the RSCA Advisory Council.

This position significantly contributes to the University Library’s commitment to integrating anti-racism practices into library services and operations, The AD supports strategic initiatives aligned with the library’s core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that these principles are woven into every aspect of their work. Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their application package. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Diversity Statement Guidelines, along with information about how these statements will be evaluated.

About SJSU
The University Library and San José State University value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

 

Key Responsibilities

Student and Faculty Engagement:

• Provides leadership for and manages services and programs across the university library with a focus on increasing student and faculty engagement.
• Coordinates library workflows and activities to ensure seamless operations, delivering high- quality services to faculty, staff, students and community members.
• Provides leadership and drives innovation in the delivery of Research & Reference Services and Information Literacy & Assessment.
• Evaluates resources and services utilizing various assessment techniques, enhancing or modifying existing offerings based on findings.
• Partners with colleagues in Acquisitions and Resource Management and the Research and Scholarship group to promote engagement with SJSU library’s collections and materials.
• Actively communicates with faculty, staff, students, and community members, soliciting feedback to continually improve services.
• Prepares regular progress reports and informs Dean and library employees of project statuses.
• Develops, communicates, and maintains guidelines and procedures to support the library’s functions.
• Develops, cultivates and supports partnerships and ties with various constituencies including the University and its colleges, the University Library Board, the San José Public Library, and the community of the City of San José to achieve excellence in the Library’s instructional service and research mission.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Leads, guides and inspires the Library Marketing Team (LMT) to create captivating online and print campaigns that showcase and elevate the library's services and talented team members.
• Collaborates with the Africana, Asian American, Chicano and Native American (AAACNA) Studies Center Director to develop exhibits, services and programs that reflect the diverse cultural heritage of the San José community.
• Directs the User Engagement & Insights Librarian in impactful research projects to gain a deeper understanding of how the library can better serve SJSU’s scholarly community.

RSCA:

• Plays a pivotal role in supporting and mentoring library faculty and staff throughout the research life-cycle.
• Proactively identifies grant and research opportunities, empowering librarians and staff to pursue innovative projects and fostering a vibrant culture of scholarly inquiry within the library.
• Represents the library on the RSCA Advisory Council, organized by the Vice President for Research and Innovation, to help shape the future of research and scholarship at SJSU.

Service:

• Serve on library, university, division and departmental committees to participate in shared governance and relationship building, and to expand professional development, as assigned.  

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated effectiveness as a change and continuous improvement leader and as a collaborative and flexible manager, preferably with experience in a collective bargaining environment.
• Strong track record of building and sustaining impactful partnerships and collaborations across academic and/or community organizations.
• Experience with defining problems, collecting data, analyzing findings, and turning these insights into actionable strategies.
• Knowledge of AI and other emerging technologies, along with evolved thoughts of its impact on libraries and research.
• Commitment to successfully collaborate across organizational boundaries and work with teams across the library.
• Excellent communication skills, including communicating with empathy and clarity.
• Knowledge of innovation frameworks, and experience leading library initiatives to fruition.
• A track record of scholarship, including research, publication and experience in seeking out grant funded opportunities.

 

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in library science or equivalent from an American Library Association accredited program.
• 3 years of administrative experience within an academic library.
• Supervising professional/faculty ranked librarians
• Record of scholarly, professional or creative achievement in the field of library science or higher education.
• Partnership development with external organizations, the community, and campus.
• Working as part of a diverse team.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters, PhD or Doctorate in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience within a university library.
• Direct supervision of professional librarians in the delivery of research services and collection management

 

Compensation

Classification: Administrator III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $11,912/month - $12,500/month
CSU Salary Range: $6,563/month - $21,066/month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

 

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: September 5, 2024 through October 6, 2024. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

 

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

 

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

 

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment, and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

 

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

 

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

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