Associate Dean for Library Operations

Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Associate Dean for Library Operations Posting Number

NFE03026P

Department SDSU-Library Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text South Dakota State University's Hilton M. Briggs Library seeks an Associate Dean for Library Operations. This new position will serve as the Dean of the Library's primary administrative partner, assuming leadership in the Dean's absence. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of day-to-day operations in concert with library division heads ensuring organizational effectiveness. The Associate Dean position is designed to provide leadership, coordination, and support for library services, planning, and assessment while fostering an environment of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Library supports SDSU's pursuit of R1 status by leading innovative and effective library operations that strengthen the university's research capacity. Library personnel include faculty, paraprofessional, staff, and student employees. This successful candidate will be considered for Associate Librarian or Librarian rank depending on qualifications. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position located in Brookings, SD. The Hilton M. Briggs Library fosters academic excellence, collaborative endeavor, creative scholarship, student engagement, and lifelong curiosity. The library serves all SDSU academic disciplines and holds approximately 775,000 bound volumes and 600,000 government documents and provides access to over 100,000 electronic journals as well as e-books and streaming videos. The library building offers a variety of collaborative and individual workspaces. The university has prioritized the Briggs Library building for renovations Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

: Facilitate coordination of services across divisions Supervise, mentor, and coach division heads Provide financial oversight for the library collections budget Manage building and facility needs Champion assessment efforts Engage in long-range and annual planning Support employee professional development Encourage the adoption of innovative practices Manage cross-functional initiatives Develop and maintain relationships with university partners Collaborate with statewide and regional partners Represent the dean at university and system meetings as needed

BENEFITS

: SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

: ALA accredited Master's degree in Library & Information Science or equivalent Second advanced degree (master's or higher) by date of hire At least ten years of professional academic library experience for associate librarian rank or at least fifteen years of professional academic library experience for librarian rank Broad understanding of core library functions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

: Evidence of administrative and supervisory experience Evidence of financial management experience Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills Evidence of fostering innovation and managing organizational change. Evidence of successful collaboration experience Evidence of facilities management and/or renovation experience Evidence of strategic planning and/or project leadership experience Evidence of assessment experience Evidence of successful change management experience

APPLICATION PROCESS

: SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu , search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this job." This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process. Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Posting Date 04/10/2026 Closing Date 05/04/2026 Open Until Filled No First Consideration Date Advertised Salary The minimum salary for this position is $134,000 annually at the Associate Librarian rank. Both salary and rank are contingent upon qualifications and experience. Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours Typically 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but some evenings and weekends may be required. Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status Yes Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays If other, please indicate Evenings may also be possible. Department Description and Cultural Expectations SDState is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu . Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007.

Phone:

(605) 688-4128 Contact Information For questions on the position, contact Kristi Tornquist at (605) 688-5106 or Kristi.

Tornquist@sdstate.edu . Working Conditions Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Lifting light, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands Describe any of the conditions selected Keyboarding, possible some grasping of books/materials, sitting during meetings. Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Exposure to Dust, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work in narrow aisles/passageways Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above The book collection is dusty. Library flooring is tile or thin carpet over concrete. The library collection is stored on shelving 36" apart Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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