Assistant Dean of Libraries Community & Engagement

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 05/05/2026
Closing date Open Until Filled
Position Number 0017900
Position Title Assistant Dean of Libraries for Community Experience & Engagement
Hiring Range Minimum Please inquire.
Hiring Range Maximum Please Inquire.
Union Type Not a Union Position
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Category Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week 40
Location of Position Hanover, NH 03755

Baker Room 115
Baker Berry Library
Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months. NA
Is this a grant funded position? No

The Assistant Dean of Libraries for Community Experience & Engagement provides inspiring and motivated leadership to advance an integrated approach to spaces, services, and programs that elevate the Dartmouth community’s experience and engagement with Dartmouth Libraries. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, this role focuses on the centrally located Baker-Berry Library and leads service and engagement teams; placemaking and facilities planning;

and outreach and user experience. The Assistant Dean of Libraries shapes and applies a strategic vision to meet the ever-evolving needs of the Dartmouth academic community and to maintain the Libraries’ centrality in Dartmouth’s academic and residential community life. This position emphasizes strong leadership, effective collaboration with colleagues and key stakeholders, expert management of multiple high-impact projects, and data-informed strategic decision-making.

As a member of the Libraries Leadership Team, the Assistant Dean of Libraries will actively contribute to library-wide strategic and financial planning, organizational adaptability, and policy formation.

Education and Years of

Experience:

Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLS / MLIS) or position-specific degree and experience
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in libraries or other institutions with significant public services, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
• Significant experience in frontline or public services; facilities, placemaking, or space planning; community outreach and engagement
• Demonstrated management experience and success leading, mentoring, and developing diverse teams
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in library services and spaces
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience with assessment frameworks and data-driven planning and implementation
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously and work collaboratively across institutional boundaries

• Experience in an academic or research library
• Experience managing facilities renovation or capital construction projects
• Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS) and service point technology
• Familiarity with sustainable building practices, accessibility standards, and universal design principles

Strategy & Innovation (35%)

• Develops and implements a holistic vision for integrating programs, spaces, and services into a coherent, inclusive and welcoming experience for the Dartmouth community
• Fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and inclusive excellence within Dartmouth Libraries
• Stays current with national and international trends in placemaking and experiential design to ensure the Libraries deliver meaningful and engaging experiences
• Leads, develops, and mentors teams to participate in and contribute to shaping future services and environments that enhance Dartmouth’s academic mission

Library Services & Operations (20%)

• Provides vision and strategic direction to ensure seamless service delivery and an excellent user experience across the Dartmouth community
• Develops, implements, and assesses policies and procedures governing public services
• Monitors and assesses service desk staffing models, resources and service hours, making data-informed, strategic decisions to ensure…