Associate Dean for Collections Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. About the University of Cincinnati The AD reports directly to the Dean and University Librarian. The AD has responsibility and authority for managing general collections, special collections & archives, and preservation within the UC Libraries. In addition, the AD serves as the senior administrator for the Archives & Rare Books Library, Classics Library, and College-Conservatory of Music Library. Job Overview The University of Cincinnati Libraries seeks a strategic, outcomes-focused leader to fill the Associate Dean for Collections (AD) position. The AD will join the senior leadership team and be a part of continuing the transformation of the research library at the university. As a member of the senior leadership team, the AD works collaboratively to realize the UC Libraries vision and strategic directions. The AD champions the implementation of the UC Libraries strategic plan and takes responsibility for meeting goals pertaining to collection management, preservation, and special collections. The AD has programmatic, strategic, budgetary, managerial, and operational responsibilities for the following libraries and departments in the University of Cincinnati Libraries: Collections, Content Services, Preservation, the Archives & Rare Books Library, Classics Library, and College-Conservatory of Music Library. Other management portfolios may be assigned as the organization adapts to meet the needs of a growing campus community. The AD will develop programs and initiatives for UC Libraries and build collaborative partnerships beyond the organization to move UC Libraries toward its goals. Essential Functions Collaborates with the Dean and senior leaders to identify UC Libraries' needs, establish priorities, and develop goals, objectives, actions, and measures of success. Takes ownership of goals and initiatives within the strategic plan that relate to areas of responsibility. Leads the overall strategy and direction for units associated with collections, including acquisitions, metadata, digital projects and digitization, e-resource management, physical collections management, and preservation. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and best practices surrounding collection development and content strategy, including acquisition, licensing, description, preservation, and withdrawal. Promotes the accessibility and use of special collections and archives to provide distinctive materials for learning and research. Plans and administers UC Libraries' collections budget; collaborates with the business office and Content Services on budget reporting, monitoring and forecasting, invoice payment, and fiscal year open/close. Determines budget allocations for UCL selectors and offers direction on budgets, renewals and licensing, vendor relations, and related topics. Serves as the primary contact for vendors around a wide range of collections and related items