Dean of Library, Learning, and Student Success

Job Summary

The Dean of LLSS provides strategic vision, goals, strategies, and direction to the Integrated
Learning Services department, including library, research and scholarship support, career, advising and accessibility services. The Dean of
Library, Learning & Student Success will direct, develop, and work closely with the Assistant Dean of Student Success & Retention to
implement a cohesive vision for this department, oversee library, student success and retention activities, and collaborate with personnel
from across the college and community in support of the College’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities. This position reports to the
Vice Provost of Academic Affairs. This position is a twelve-month, full-time staff appointment with faculty privileges.

The Dean is
the chief administrative officer responsible for providing strategic vision, leadership, and management for an integrated portfolio of
services encompassing library operations, academic support, and critical student success functions, specifically academic advising and
career services.

The Department of Integrated Learning Services combines library services with student success services, including
career services, academic advising, and accessibility. Together, these areas provide essential support for student, faculty and staff
access, information, and success and create a unified, collaborative space for learning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership and Vision

• Develop and implement a comprehensive vision for integrated learning services that
  integrates the library, advising, and career services into holistic student success model, aligning these services with Columbia College’s
  mission, vision and strategic priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership in accreditation-related student learning efforts, budget
  management, and resource advocacy to ensure each functional area has sustained support.
• Ensure the library remains an innovative
  center for research, collaboration, and innovation.
• Champion robust information literacy programs integrated into the curriculum,
  collaborating closely with faculty to enhance research skills.
• Oversee and provide strategic feedback on Student Success’
  retention planning and programming.

2. Communication and Collaboration

• Facilitate collaboration and
  communication across departments, including senior leadership team, deans, IT, and institutional research, to align integrated learning
  services initiatives with institutional goals and strategic priorities.
• Develop internal and external relationships that support
  the department’s contributions to institutional goals and strategic priorities such as improving the student experience and modernizing
  facilities and elevating the campus environment.

3. Department Leadership and Resource Management

• Hire develop,
  and supervise department faculty and staff.
• Evaluate Assistant Dean and Director-level positions annually.
• Oversee the
  annual performance evaluations of other faculty/staff.
• Recommend faculty for tenure and/or promotion, as applicable.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the consolidated departmental budget effectively, prioritizing resources to maximize impact on student
  outcomes.
• Serve as the primary liaison and advocate for the integrated departments to the faculty, administration, students,
  alumni, and external partners.
• Utilize data and assessment practices to measure effectiveness, inform decision-making, and
  demonstrate the value of all services (library, advising, career services) to the college community.
• Represent the College
  externally when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Earned graduate degree (MLIS/MLS or other
  closely related degree) and/or extensive experience in higher education librarianship with a preference for candidates with an earned
  doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution, preferably in library/information science, higher education, student affairs,
  or a related field.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in higher education student success services, including oversight of areas such
  as Academic Advising, Career Services, or Accessibility Services.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible
  administrative and management experience within higher education, ideally blending academic affairs and student affairs functions.
  Experience must include strategic planning and personnel management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, supervise professional
  staff, and foster cross-departmental collaboration.
• Knowledge of best practices in career services, academic advising,
  accessibility, and information literacy.
• Demonstrated commitment to create an accessible and inclusive environment that serves all
  members of the community.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and consensus-building skills.
• Experience with
  assessment, program evaluation, and the use of data to drive innovation.
• Proficiency in platforms such as Navigate, Jenzabar,
  Canvas, and other systems that support advising, career readiness, and assessment.
• Knowledge of national standards, compliance
  requirements, and institutional frameworks, including ADA, Section 504, FERPA, NACADA, AHEAD, and NACE.

Preferred
Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution, preferably in library/information
  science, higher education, student affairs, or a related field.
• Experience with integrated service models and leading
  organizational change.
• Familiarity with student success technologies and digital learning platforms.
• Track record of
  securing external funding or grants to support innovative initiatives.

Applications

To apply, a
candidate must submit the following materials through the online submission portal (all in one pdf file except for the cover letter, which
may be uploaded as a separate document):

• A cover letter describing position-related interests/experiences
• An
  up-to-date curriculum vitae
• A leadership statement that includes the candidate’s leadership philosophy and approach
• (Optional) A statement regarding research and other scholarly endeavors
• Names and contact information for three references,
  and
• Copies of graduate transcripts. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for the initial application stage.

Review of completed applications will begin February 23 and continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to
Dr.
Brennan Davis, Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, at bdavis@columbiasc.edu.

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