Assistant Dean of Libraries for Community Experience & Engagement

Position Details

Position Information


Posting date
05/05/2026


Closing date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Position Number
0017900


Position Title
Assistant Dean of Libraries for Community Experience & Engagement


Hiring Range Minimum
Please inquire.


Hiring Range Maximum
Please Inquire.


Union Type
Not a Union Position


SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position


FLSA Status
Exempt


Employment Category
Regular Full Time


Scheduled Months per Year
12


Scheduled Hours per Week
40


Schedule

Location of Position


Hanover, NH 03755
Baker Room 115
Baker Berry Library

Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only


Is this a term position?
No


If yes, length of term in months.
NA


Is this a grant funded position?
No


Position Purpose


The Assistant Dean of Libraries for Community Experience & Engagement provides inspiring and motivated leadership to advance an integrated approach to spaces, services, and programs that elevate the Dartmouth community's experience and engagement with Dartmouth Libraries. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, this role focuses on the centrally located Baker-Berry Library and leads service and engagement teams; placemaking and facilities planning; and outreach and user experience. The Assistant Dean of Libraries shapes and applies a strategic vision to meet the ever-evolving needs of the Dartmouth academic community and to maintain the Libraries' centrality in Dartmouth's academic and residential community life. This position emphasizes strong leadership, effective collaboration with colleagues and key stakeholders, expert management of multiple high-impact projects, and data-informed strategic decision-making.

As a member of the Libraries Leadership Team, the Assistant Dean of Libraries will actively contribute to library-wide strategic and financial planning, organizational adaptability, and policy formation.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience


Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) or position-specific degree and experience
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in libraries or other institutions with significant public services, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
• Significant experience in the following areas: frontline or public services; facilities, placemaking, or space planning; community outreach and engagement
• Demonstrated management experience and success leading, mentoring, and developing diverse teams
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in library services and spaces
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience with assessment frameworks and data-driven planning and implementation
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously and work collaboratively across institutional boundaries

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in an academic or research library
• Experience managing facilities renovation or capital construction projects
• Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS) and service point technology
• Familiarity with sustainable building practices, accessibility standards, and universal design principles

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
DSG | Storbeck


Department Contact Phone Number
please see


Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Susanne Mehrer, Dean of Libraries


Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer


Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check


Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function


Special Instructions to Applicants


DSG | Storbeck has been exclusively retained for the search for the Assistant Dean of Libraries for Community Experience & Engagement. Please see for further details. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

Additional Instructions

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Key Accountabilities


Description

Strategy & Innovation
• Develops and implements a holistic vision for integrating programs, spaces, and services into a coherent, inclusive and welcoming experience for the Dartmouth community
• Fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and inclusive excellence within Dartmouth Libraries
• Stays current with national and international trends in placemaking and experiential design to ensure the Libraries deliver meaningful and engaging experiences
• Leads, develops, and mentors teams to participate in and contribute to shaping future services and environments that enhance Dartmouth's academic mission

Percentage Of Time
35%


Description

Library Services & Operations
• Provides vision and strategic direction to ensure seamless service delivery and an excellent user experience across the Dartmouth community
• Develops, implements, and assesses policies and procedures governing public services
• Monitors and assesses service desk staffing models, resources and service hours, making data-informed, strategic decisions to ensure responsiveness to demand and evolving user needs
• Leverages data and user feedback to continuously evaluate and improve the user experience across Dartmouth Libraries in response to ever-evolving community needs

Percentage Of Time
20%


Description

Facilities & Space Management
• Provides vision and strategic direction for continuously adapting the Libraries' facilities to complement the ever-evolving needs of the Dartmouth academic community and to maintain the Libraries' centrality in the academic and residential life of the university
• Leads space planning, renovation, and capital project initiatives in collaboration with the Libraries' head of facilities, campus facilities management, project managers, and architects
• Collaborates with the Libraries' digital infrastructure teams and Dartmouth partners to ensure our physical and digital spaces are accessible, easy to navigate, and user-friendly

Percentage Of Time
25%


Description

Community Engagement & Programming
• Provides vision and planning for an evolving and comprehensive outreach and engagement strategy that connects students, faculty, staff, and the local community to the Libraries and enhances the Libraries' participation in the intellectual and social life of the Dartmouth community
• Collaborates with the Libraries Communications Manager to amplify the Libraries' visibility and impact; develops and implements assessment strategies to measure, evaluate, and communicate the effectiveness of community outreach and engagement efforts
• In collaboration with expert staff, guides integration of programming, outreach and curricular support
• Builds and sustains partnerships with key stakeholders across the Libraries, Dartmouth, and the local community to support Dartmouth's academic mission and the Libraries strategic goals
• Prepares compelling written and visual reports, presentations, and communications for internal and external audiences
• Guides and supports programming that celebrates Dartmouth scholarship, diverse voices, histories, and perspectives, including events, exhibits, displays, lectures, and other initiatives

Percentage Of Time
20%

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.


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Performs other duties as assigned