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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for dean of library in Colorado is $16.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.40 and $18.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a dean of library do?

A Dean of Library is a senior academic administrator responsible for overseeing all aspects of a university or college library system. Their duties include managing staff, budgeting, developing library policies, and ensuring the library meets the educational and research needs of students and faculty. They also play a key role in strategic planning, fundraising, and integrating new technologies to enhance library services. The Dean often represents the library in university leadership and collaborates with other departments to support the institution's mission.

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To thrive as a Dean of Library, you need advanced knowledge of library science, leadership experience, and typically an MLS/MLIS degree or higher. Familiarity with integrated library systems, digital resource management tools, and accreditation standards is essential. Strategic vision, strong communication, and the ability to foster collaboration make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure effective library operations, innovation, and support for the institution’s academic mission.

How does the dean of library typically collaborate with faculty and university leadership to advance library initiatives?

The Dean of Library regularly partners with faculty members, academic departments, and university leadership to ensure library services and resources align with the institution’s strategic goals. This collaboration often involves participating in committees, leading working groups, and engaging in campus-wide planning to support research, teaching, and student success. The Dean also advocates for library needs, communicates about emerging trends in information science, and facilitates cross-departmental projects, making strong communication and relationship-building skills essential.

What is the difference between Dean Of Library vs Librarian?

AspectDean Of LibraryLibrarian
CredentialsMaster's degree in Library Science (MLS) or equivalent; leadership experienceMaster's degree in Library Science (MLS) or equivalent
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, university or large library systemPublic, academic, or special libraries, assisting patrons
ResponsibilitiesOversees library operations, strategic planning, staff managementProvides reference services, manages collections, assists users

The Dean Of Library holds a leadership role overseeing the entire library system, focusing on strategy and management. In contrast, a Librarian primarily provides direct services to library users and manages collections. Both roles require a master's degree in Library Science, but the Dean's position involves higher-level administrative responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Dean Of Library job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,418 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

Associate Dean for Career Services

Laird, CO • On-site

University of Chicago Library
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


University Of Chicago rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Department

Law Senior Leadership


About the Department

The University of Chicago Law School occupies a unique niche among this country's premier law schools. Located on a residential campus in one of America's great cities, UChicago Law offers a rigorous and interdisciplinary professional education that blends the study of law with the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences. Students, faculty, and staff form a small, tightly knit community devoted to the life of the mind.


Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean of the Law School, the Associate Dean for Career Services manages all Office of Career Services (OCS) operations and functions and represents the Law School in career services-related professional organizations and activities. The Associate Dean supervises career services strategy, programs, and initiatives; provides direct career counseling and support to students and alumni; and manages other department operations as needed. This position is also a member of the Law School's senior leadership team and participates in strategic planning and administrative decision making.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, implements, and oversees comprehensive career servicessupport for law students and alumni in various stages of their education and professional development.
  • Supervises the Director of Career Services, the Director of Public Service and Pro Bono, and the Director of Judicial Clerkships.
  • Provides strategic and operational leadership for OCS, as well as internal and external professional development opportunities for the team.
  • Leadsand directly provides career counseling and related services to students and alumni.
  • OverseesallOCSprogramming, includinginterview programs, student training and coaching programs,networking programs,and educational programs on a range of career-related subjects.
  • Oversees all public service and pro bono programs andinitiatives.
  • OverseesallOCSaspects of the judicial clerkship process in support of faculty, students,and judges.
  • Liaisewith and support faculty committees as requested, including theCareer Services,PublicInterest, Clerkships,andLaw Teachingcommittees.
  • Representsthe Law Schooland OCSat recruitment and alumni eventsand external legal career services programs, including conferences hosted by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP).
  • Manages the development, review,and revision of OCScommunications,publications,and policies.
  • Leads the collection, analysis, and dissemination of legal employer career information and trends for students and alumni and oversees the maintenance of dataand platforms for career purposes.
  • Maintains records to enable the Career Services team to provide comprehensive services to students and alumni and to fulfill internal and external reporting obligations.
  • Analyzes data and producesinternal and external reports about student employmentoutcomes andpatterns, includingthe collection and compilation of datarequiredfor reporting to organizations such as the ABA Section of Legal Education and NALP as well as other entities that request data for law schoolevaluationpurposes.
  • Providesinformation about law student employmentoutcomes andpatterns to the media, employers, students, alumni, faculty, and internal administrators.
  • Provides key input, leadership,and support to ABA compliance reporting and site visits as needed.
  • Oversees the OCS budget and producesannualand periodicbudgetprojections andreports for OCS.
  • Participates in Law School-wide and other departments' events as needed, including graduation, orientation, admittedstudentsevents, and Law School Council.
  • Partners with the Dean and other Associate Deans to provideleadership to the Law School in all top administrativematters.
  • Manages managers and professional staff within Career Services. Establishes performance goals,allocatesresourcesand assesses policies for direct subordinates.
  • Develops new and current programs, such as on-campus recruiting events and career management programs, to support students and alumni in post-graduate planning and career pursuits.
  • Performs other related work as needed.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.


Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.


Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

  • J.D.,Ph.D., or advanced equivalentstrongly preferred.

Experience:

  • 5+yearsofexperience managing career services or another student services office strongly preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience providing career or recruitment services to law students, lawyers, or others in a legal profession strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience working within a law school or other unit of higher education strongly preferred.
  • Priorexperience supervising a multi-functional teamstrongly preferred.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

  • Familiarity with accreditation standards and compliance reporting requirements.
  • Familiarity with database management systems.
  • Excellent computer skills includingproficiencywith Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet research, and databases.

Preferred Competencies

  • Expert counseling, organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communicationskillsand meticulous attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated competency in developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex problems.
  • Interact with great tact and discretion with wide range of people fromdifferent backgrounds.
  • Respect and protect the confidentiality of counseling and institutional information.
  • Strong leadership skills and collaborate across a team.
  • Perform efficiently and with a positive outlook under stress.
  • Juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

Working Conditions

  • This position is available for partially remote work based on the business needs of the Law School.
  • Work some evening, weekend, and early morning hours.
  • Travel as needed.

Application Documents

  • Resume/CV (required)
  • CoverLetter (required)


When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.


Job Family

Student Affairs & Services


Role Impact

People Manager


Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5


Drug Test Required

No


Health Screen Required

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Pay Rate Type

Salary


FLSA Status

Exempt


Pay Range

$185,000.00 - $215,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.


Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.


Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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