| Location | Columbia, SC |
Dean of the Library & Interim Director of The Student Success Center (Internal Applicants Only) Full Time | 12-Month Position Department: Library and Student Success Center Allen University, a private Historically Black University (HBCU) located in Columbia, South Carolina, invites applications for the position of Dean of Library Services & Interim Director of The Student Success Center. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean provides visionary leadership for the University's library system and the Academic Student Services Center. The successful candidate will lead institutional efforts that promote academic excellence, student persistence, graduation, information literacy, research support, academic technology integration, and student success. The position is responsible for developing an innovative learning environment that combines traditional library services with modern academic support resources, including tutoring, writing assistance, supplemental instruction, academic coaching, learning technologies, disability support coordination, testing services, research assistance, and student success programming. Essential Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership for all library operations. Develop innovative library services supporting teaching, learning, scholarship, and research. Oversee collection development, acquisitions, archives, cataloging, circulation, electronic resources, and digital collections. Ensure compliance with copyright laws, licensing agreements, and information resource policies. Expand digital scholarship and open educational resources (OER). Strengthen online and distance education library services. Collaborate on accreditation initiatives, including SACSCOC compliance. Experience supervising professional and support staff. Ability to instruct in a disciple offered by the university (6 credit hours per semester). Minimum Qualifications: • Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution (required). Doctorate in Library Science/Information Science. • 3 - 5 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in academic libraries and student success, academic support, or higher education administration. • Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, assessment, accreditation, and program development. • Knowledge of integrated library systems, digital repositories, library instruction, and emerging educational technologies. • 3 years of college level teaching in a discipline offered by the university. • Knowledge of online/digital pedagogy and resources. Physical Requirements: This position requires routine office work, occasional evening or weekend activities, the ability to move throughout campus facilities, and the ability to lift library materials and equipment up to 25 pounds. Application Procedure: A complete application package is required and must include the following items: Cover Letter - a letter of application addressing responsibilities and qualifications. A Curriculum Vitae or Resume. A completed Allen University Employment Application located at: https://allenuniversity.edu/au-employment Three (3) letters of professional reference, including email addresses and telephone numbers. Email Application Materials to: oaaau@allenuniversity.edu