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Ohio University

Assistant Dean for Content and Access

🇺🇸 Athens, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $112K - $128K

💻 Other

🗓️ July 30th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring an Assistant Dean for Content and Access. The role involves leading strategic initiatives in library collections, systems, and discovery, managing a team of about 25 staff, and overseeing a $5.3 million annual collections budget to enhance research, teaching, and learning. The Assistant Dean collaborates widely to support faculty and student needs and contributes to the Libraries Leadership Team on strategic planning and budget management.

Highlights
  • Lead and develop strategic and operational goals for the Content and Access Division including Acquisitions, Content, and Metadata departments.
  • Supervise managers, recruit, hire, and mentor staff of approximately 25.
  • Develop and execute libraries-wide strategies to support faculty and student content and discovery needs.
  • Collaborate with other Assistant Deans and directors to advance preservation, discovery, and access to digital content.
  • Manage an annual collections budget of approximately $5.3 million.
  • Contribute to overall library leadership including program development, staff wellness, budget, and fundraising.
  • Required qualifications include a master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited or equivalent program, at least 8 years related experience, and a minimum of 3 years management experience.
  • Target salary range: $112,000 to $128,000, commensurate with experience and education.
  • Offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement up to 14% employer contribution, tuition waivers, parental leave, and professional development.
  • Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some required flexibility for evenings or weekends.