Assistant Dean, Administrative Services

Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the Assistant Dean, Administrative Services, provides strategic, administrative leadership in the areas of financial management, budget and business services, facilities management, and human resources management, all of which includes communication and application of related University and library policies and procedures. The incumbent may also serve as the Acting Dean in the absence of the Dean and Associate Deans, and is responsible for responding to the needs of faculty, students, staff, and the public. This position provides strategic leadership and oversight for assigned areas in the position’s portfolio, but also contributes significant hands-on work related to strategic planning, implementation, and assessment. The Assistant Dean directly supervises 3.0 FTE exempt employees and has administrative oversight responsibility for a total permanent staff of 11, plus student assistants. The incumbent serves as a member of the Libraries’ senior-level Administrative Leadership Team (ALT) and Library Management Group (LMG). The position provides leadership as the administrative sponsor for the Libraries’ Safety and Security Committee and other working groups as needed, and participates in appropriate professional development activities to stay current with trends and best practices in academic libraries. With collections including 4 million volumes and more than 40,000 serials subscriptions, the University of Maryland Libraries allocate 75 percent of its materials budget to electronic resources. Maryland ranks 39th among the 115 member libraries of the Association of Research Libraries and has an operating budget of $23.7 million.  The University of Maryland Libraries benefit from being situated geographically within minutes of the nation’s capital and its departments, agencies, and research centers. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the Assistant Dean, Administrative Services, provides strategic, administrative leadership in the areas of financial management, budget and business services, facilities management, and human resources management, all of which includes communication and application of related University and library policies and procedures. The incumbent may also serve as the Acting Dean in the absence of the Dean and Associate Deans, and is responsible for responding to the needs of faculty, students, staff, and the public. This position provides strategic leadership and oversight for assigned areas in the position’s portfolio, but also contributes significant hands-on work related to strategic planning, implementation, and assessment. The Assistant Dean directly supervises 3.0 FTE exempt employees and has administrative oversight responsibility for a total permanent staff of 11, plus student assistants. The incumbent serves as a member of the Libraries’ senior-level Administrative Leadership Team (ALT) and Library Management Group (LMG). The position provides leadership as the administrative sponsor for the Libraries’ Safety and Security Committee and other working groups as needed, and participates in appropriate professional development activities to stay current with trends and best practices in academic libraries. Requirements: Qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities):

• Strong analytical, computational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of personnel policies and procedures related to faculty, staff and student appointments.

Education and experience: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in accounting, finance or business-related field, and 12 years of experience in administrative, financial, and managerial work in a high-volume, complex, business or academic setting, with at least four years of demonstrated supervisory experience; OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in accounting, finance or business-related field, and 14 years of experience in administrative, financial, and managerial work in a high-volume, complex, business or academic setting, with at least four years of demonstrated supervisory experience. Preferred: Advanced degree in higher education or library and information science, or related fields. Experience with hands-on financial/budget management, human resources management, and/or facilities management in higher-education or library settings; experience in government accounting and/or purchasing and contracting. For the full position description, please go to http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-positions. APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/75902. You must be legally able to work in the United States; the University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for employment. An application consists of a cover letter which includes the source of advertisement, a resume, and names/e-mail addresses of three references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until 01/20/2020 The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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