Dean of Library and Learning Resource Center (LRC)

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Student Services and Equity or designee, the Dean of Library and Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides administrative leadership in the planning, organization, and evaluation of instructional programs and support services in the Library, LRC, and Distance Education and is the campus-level contact for the Health and Wellness Center. The incumbent is administratively responsible for scheduling of curriculum offerings for Library and Learning Resource Center courses and the monitoring of assignments for these courses in accordance with departmental allocations. The position is responsible for administrative oversight of writing and reading support programs, integration of college tutoring programs to enhance college-wide access for students, and integration of Library and LRC services to support the college's pathways communities. The incumbent has administrative oversight of Library services including the acquisition and circulation of academic and reference materials, distribution and collection of Library resources, and systems that promote access to Library services and programs. The position is responsible for assigned budgets, grant funds, and associated categorical funds and is accountable for completing associated reports and outcomes assessments connected to the areas of oversight.

American River College is committed to employees:

• Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
• Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
• Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy.
• Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others' perspectives and lived experiences.
  
  

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as the administrator of the Library, Learning Resource Center, and Distance Education and providing leadership of continued evaluation and improvement of assigned programs.
• Serving as the campus-level contact for the Student Health and Wellness Center.
• Coordinating the personnel selection process, including developing and reviewing selection criteria, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending hires within area of responsibility.
• Supervising and evaluating Library, Learning Resource Center, and Distance Education faculty and staff in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Providing and supporting an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
• Managing the scheduling, budgets, and facilities for the Library, Beacon tutoring, and other tutoring in the Learning Resource Center, and Distance Education.
• Providing timely and continuous communication with all faculty and staff in the Library, Learning Resource Center, and Distance Education.
• Collaborating and fostering connections with instructional and student services deans to provide students in pathways communities with access to services located in the Library, LRC and Distance Education.
• Overseeing the processes for equipment and materials requests, distributions, and collection activities of the Library and Learning Resource Center.
• Coordinating building and safety preparedness for the Library, Learning Resource Center, and Distance Education.
• Resolving student complaints in the Library, Learning Resources Center, and Distance Education.
• Integrating tutoring services of the college in support of pathway communities, learning communities, categorical programs, and other student support service areas.
• Serving as the Chair of the Crisis Assessment Support Team (CAST).
• Serving as the administrator for the Center for Leadership and Development.
• Overseeing the Student Government Association (SGA) and Clubs and Events Board (CAEB).
• May be assigned to serve as the college's Grievance Officer, Conduct Officer or Title IX Officer based upon divisional assignment and incumbent will act in accordance with all Los Rios, state and federal regulations and policies specific to the associated review and investigative processes.
• Coordinating the scheduling of curriculum offerings and the monitoring of assignments for Library and LRC courses.
• Serving on local, district, and state committees as assigned by the Vice President of Student Services and Equity or College President.
• Performing other duties as assigned which may include potential supervision of instructional and student support areas.

1. Have a master's degree from an accredited institution.
2. Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
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