Associate Dean - Technology & Digital Strategies at University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Management, Library Systems Administration, User Support, Training, Troubleshooting, Data Analysis, Policy Development, Collaboration, Innovation, Professional Growth, Emerging Technologies, Microsoft 365, Integrated Library System, Supervisory Experience, User-Centered Design, Accessibility Best Practices

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Description Job ID MJ9993-1006-1901 Position Classification FT Administrator - Major Director Position Summary Supervise several technology-focused members of the University Libraries team. Serve as administrative lead for the libraries’ integrated library system, discovery layer, and other core technology systems. Provide user support and training and troubleshoot library technology issues. Provide strategic vision for University Libraries technology. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership and Management: Provide strategic leadership for University Libraries’ technology and digital initiatives, including goal-setting and assessment. Supervise various library operations (acquisitions, cataloging, archives) and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth for direct reports. Stay current with emerging technologies, make purchase/budget recommendations, and implement new tools to improve library operations and enhance user experience. Develop policies and procedures that ensure efficient operations and reflect inclusive and sustainable practices. Collect, analyze, and report on usage, performance, and impact metrics for digital initiatives and resources. Develop data dashboards, visualizations, and reports. Use data-informed insights to guide decision-making. Library Systems Administration and Support: Oversee the configuration, administration, and maintenance of the integrated library system (Alma), discovery platform (Primo), website, and other University Libraries technology systems and software. Ensure seamless access to library resources by troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating system updates and enhancements, liaising with vendors as needed. Provide documentation, training, and ongoing library technology support for employees and library users. Promote user-centered design and accessibility best practices in all digital services. Professional Engagement and University Service: Participate in professional associations, university committees, and University Libraries committees. Collaborate with University ITS, other university departments, and external partners to enhance library resources and services. Requirements Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school program or international degree equivalent required. 5-7 years of professional library experience required. Preferred Qualifications Alma/Primo experience preferred. Library electronic resource management experinece preferred. Academic library experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Microsoft 365, experience working with an integrated library system, previous supervisory experience. Physical Requirements Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds). Work Environment Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office. Salary/Pay Information Commensurate with experience Anticipated Schedule Monday to Friday 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM Employee Benefits At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits: · Medical - o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network · Dental - o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM · Vision - o Exams and lenses every 12 months · Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered. · Employee Assistance Program - o Provided to everyone in your household. · Short-Term and Long-Term Disability. · Life and AD&D - o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars. · Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance · Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children. · Retirement Plan - o UDM provides matches up to 8% Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Supervise technology-focused members of the University Libraries team and provide strategic leadership for technology and digital initiatives. Oversee the administration and support of library systems, ensuring seamless access to resources and promoting user-centered design.