Position DetailsPosition Information
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Position Title Dean, The Learning Center
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Months Worked Per Year12
Hours Worked Per Week40
Work ScheduleMonday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Remote Work Availability No
Job Description SummaryAre you eager to lead a newly developed department as it brings to life the student-focused vision for a learning commons model that combines traditional library services and a multitude of academic support services? Are you ready to champion a bold, holistic approach to student-centered learning support that helps every student to thrive?Do you have the vision to oversee a destination where every student can access the right support at the right moment? If so, we invite you to apply to become our next Dean of The Learning Center and lead a dedicated team eager to encourage students and community members to grow as confident, independent learners by providing welcoming support, fostering curiosity, and facilitating meaningful engagement with ideas, information, and methods of communication.
The Dean of The Learning Center provides strategic leadership for an integrated department that brings together Library Services, tutoring, writing and math support, learning skills, and related instructional support programs. In this role, the Dean sets the vision, builds strong partnerships, and drives innovation so services are cohesive, proactive, and measurably impactful for student success. The department includes library staff, tenured faculty librarians, learning specialists, writing specialists, an administrative assistant to the Dean, and student tutors supervised by a tutoring coordinator. In close collaboration with faculty, staff, and college leadership, the Dean aligns people, programs, and resources to strengthen outcomes, expand access to support, and advance the institution's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 20 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!Starting salary is likely to be between $94,609 and $129,164 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.
Required Qualifications - Master of Library Science degree from ALA accredited institution.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in academic libraries, with at least 3 years experience in an administrative and supervisory role.
- Administrative/leadership experience in a library, academic support center, learning commons or similar environment.
- Demonstrated experience with staff supervision, budgeting, resource management, and grants.
- Proven ability to collaborate with faculty and staff, student-success services, and use of data for decision making.
- Commitment to a student-centered service.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience leading initiatives that support diverse student populations.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Physical RequirementsPosition Salary Starting salary is likely to be between $94,609 and $129,164 per year with an excellent benefits package.
Requisition Detail Information
Open Date 12/18/2025
Last Day to ApplyOpen Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to ApplicantsThis position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before May 30, 2026 to be considered during the initial review window. Remote interviews are anticipated to take place on
June 18th and June 22nd with onsite interviews scheduled for
July 6th-July 9th.The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026.
Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to perform a brief presentation. The topic for the presentation will be emailed upon scheduling the interview.Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794
Job Duties
Description of Job DutyOversee all operational areas of The Learning Center, including library services (access, circulation, interlibrary loan, reference, technical services, collections, and course reserves), tutoring, writing and presentation support, and other academic learning resources.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyDevelop, lead, and implement a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for The Learning Center aligned with institutional goals.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyAnticipate trends in learning support, library services, and academic success and student engagement to position the College as a regional leader.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyProvide leadership and guidance in the implementation of instructional support methods based on learning theory.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyTranslate institutional priorities into actionable goals, policies, and procedures that promote continuous improvement and innovation across Learning Center programs.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyLead department-wide assessment, program review, and data-informed decision-making to evaluate effectiveness, and improve services.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyServe as the primary advisor to the Vice President for Academic Services on issues related to academic support and learning resources.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutySupervise, schedule, and support faculty librarians, learning specialists, staff, and student employees to ensure effective delivery of in-person and online services.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyManage budgets, grants, and categorical funds, and ensure effective use of institutional and external resources.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyEnsure compliance with institutional policies and relevant federal/state regulations (FERPA, Title IX, etc.) across all Learning Center operations.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyRecruit, hire, train, evaluate, and mentor faculty and staff; promote collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyProvide and encourage professional development opportunities that enhance skills, foster innovation, and respond to evolving student and faculty needs.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyPartner with academic divisions and departments to align instructional support services with curricula, to reinforce classroom learning.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutySupport the development, maintenance, and integration of library systems, digital collections, and emerging technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and research.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyFoster a student-centered, inclusive, and welcoming environment that reduces stigma associated with academic support, collaboration, academic and personal growth.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyBuild and maintain relationships with internal partners, local schools, transfer institutions, consortia (CARLI, NILRC, etc.), and community organizations to expand academic and library collaborations.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyStay current with developments in higher education, library sciences, and learning support through conferences, professional engagement, and research.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job DutyPerform other duties as assigned.
Essential Duty? No
Description of Job DutyAssist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.
Essential Duty? No
