[Ohiodig] Job - Assistant Dean for Content and Access, Ohio University Libraries, Athens, Ohio

[Carleton, Janet (she/her)]

This position's supervisory role includes Metadata Services which includes our bepress Digital Commons Ohio Open Library<https://www.ohio.edu/library/collections/ohio-open-library>.


From: Carleton, Janet (she/her) <carleton at ohio.edu>
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2025 9:00 AM
To: OVGTSL at LSV.UKY.EDU
Subject: Job - Assistant Dean for Content and Access, Ohio University Libraries, Athens, Ohio

Ohio University Libraries seeks an Assistant Dean for Content and Access.


  *   The Assistant Dean for Content and Access in Ohio University Libraries<https://www.ohio.edu/library/> advances OHIO's Dynamic Strategy by leading strategic Libraries initiatives in the areas of collections, systems and discovery.
  *   Leading a team of approximately 25 staff, the AD for Content and Access will apply their expertise in library systems workflows, data-driven collection analysis, and emerging discovery methods to maximize the Libraries' impact on research, teaching and learning.
  *   Responsible for the strategic utilization of approximately $5.3M in annual collections expenditures, the AD for Content and Access will forge and nurture mutually beneficial collaborations with other research libraries to realize efficiencies and maximize shared investments.

Please see the official posting for full description and to apply: https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/53077

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by the posting end date of May 8, 2025.

Job Responsibilities:

  *   Leads and develops strategic and operational goals for the Libraries' Content and Access Division, including the Acquisitions, Content, and Metadata departments. Serves as first-level supervisor of managers of those departments. Recruits, hires, manages performance, and provides coaching, mentoring and support.
  *   Collaboratively develops and executes Libraries-wide strategies to support faculty and student content and discovery needs. This entails deep and broad engagement with faculty to understand emerging areas of teaching and research, as well as up-to-date knowledge of scholarly publishing, library systems and services. Collaborates closely with the Assistant Dean for Research and Education Services and the Director of Mahn Center, Preservation, and Digital Initiatives to ensure successful cooperative and collaborative initiatives across the Libraries and to advance the preservation, discovery, and access of digital content.
  *   As a member of the Libraries Leadership Team, contributes to overall strategy, program development and assessment, staff appreciation and wellness initiatives, budget management, and fundraising.

Work Schedule: Typical work expectations are Monday - Friday, 8:00-5:00; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary. Campus: Athens. Expected hours worked per week: 40. Expected duration of assignment: Ongoing

Pay Rate: The target salary for this position is $112,000 to $128,000 and is commensurate with the selected candidate's education and experience while considering internal equity.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Jennifer Tate, Business Manager, tatej2 at ohio.edu<mailto:tatej2 at ohio.edu>

Non-Discrimination Statement: Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.


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Janet Carleton | Digital Initiatives Coordinator | Digital Initiatives | Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections, Preservation & Digital Initiatives | OHIO University Libraries | Alden 333 | Athens, Ohio | 740.597.2527 | she/her/hers | carleton at ohio.edu<mailto:carleton at ohio.edu> | https://media.library.ohio.edu<https://media.library.ohio.edu/> | https://archivesspace.ohio.edu/


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