University of Washington: Academic Personnel: University Libraries  

Seattle, WA, United States  

Open Date  

Jul 21, 2023   

Full job posting: https://apply.interfolio.com/127539

THE POSITION: 

The University of Washington Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean for Distinctive Collections (ADDC). The successful candidate will be a leader with experience, bold ideas, and the collaborative and political skills to implement them. Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Associate Dean for Distinctive Collections (ADDC) serves on the Libraries Cabinet, bringing their vision and expertise to the systemwide leadership of the Libraries. The ADDC has direct responsibility for administration of the Distinctive Collections (DC) portfolio, consisting of the Special Collections department and the International Studies unit. The ADDC will provide leadership for DC curators, librarians, and staff, and ensure that DC personnel have both the skills and tools necessary to develop and support 21st-century activities and services for Distinctive Collections.  

The Special Collections department includes collections and services for book arts and rare books, Pacific Northwest history, historical visual and audiovisual materials, the institutional archives of the University of Washington, the Labor Archives of Washington, and the UW Ethnomusicology Archives. Special Collections has a current staff of 17, including temporary staff. The International Studies unit, with a staff of six, manages collections and subject expertise to support Near East, Slavic and Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia international studies. 

This position is not tenure eligible.

BENEFITS 

Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan on a matching basis. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 26 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax. 

SALARY 

The base salary range for this position will be $10,000-$11,500 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. An Administrative Stipend will be established at the time of appointment. Other compensation associated with this position may include a relocation incentive payment and a moving allowance.  

Qualifications  

Required 

• Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree. 

• At least 8 years of successful post-MLS library experience including at least 5 years managerial and leadership experience within special collections in an academic or research library. 

• Demonstrated strong, effective managerial and organizational skills with an ability to lead and motivate library staff at all levels with energy, creativity, compassion, and affinity for productive ambiguity. 

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workforce, in the management of collections, and in the provision of services.  

• Knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, workflows, standards, and best practices in the management of special collections, with a strong commitment to user-centered design of services and collections. 

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative management environment and to function effectively as a member of a leadership team. 

• Experience with budget development and financial management of a variety of funding sources (e.g., state, tuition, self-sustaining, grants, gifts, and endowments). 

• Experience working with donors and developing external funding opportunities. Knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements for non-cash gifts and sponsored programs.  

• Experience in physical and digital infrastructure planning and development for special collections. Experience with space management for large collections. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

Preferred 

• Experience with international studies or area studies collections. 

• Experience working with Indigenous individuals and groups, and an understanding of issues surrounding Indigenous material in archival collections. 

• Experience working with community stakeholder groups and community advisory committees. 

• Experience with Atlas Systems and Aeon workflow software for special collections and archives. 

• Experience with the Lean process or Agile project management. 

• Experience working and supervising in a union environment.

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