Assistant Dean of Libraries Community & Engagement
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor, Academic
Position Information
Posting date: 05/05/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
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
Is this a grant funded position?:
No
Position Purpose
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.
Description
(This section appears to describe the role; no separate details provided beyond the Position Purpose above.)
Required Qualifications
- Education and Years of Experience
- Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications
- 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 the following areas: 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
- DSG | Storbeck
- Department Contact Phone Number: please see
- Department Contact for Cover Letter and
Title:
Susanne Mehrer, Dean of Libraries - Department Contact s Phone Number: please see above
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
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