Position: Assistant Dean, School of Library and Information
Science
Institution: The Catholic University of America
Location: Washington, D.C.
Assistant Dean, School of Library and Information Science
(SLIS)
The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at the
Catholic University of America seeks a dedicated library and
information professional to manage recruitment, admission,
financial aid and strategic planning for SLIS. The
Assistant Dean works closely with the Dean, faculty and
students of SLIS. The Assistant Dean is a member of a
4-person management team that includes the administrative
assistant for student support, who is supervised by the
Assistant Dean, the administrative assistant for business
and facilities, the assistant to the Dean and the Dean.
Working collaboratively with the management team and the
faculty, the Assistant Dean helps to develop and implement
policies and procedures to further the mission of the School
and support the needs of SLIS’s primarily part-time student
population. The Assistant Dean also works collaboratively
with other offices on campus to ensure a smoothly
functioning operation.
The assistant dean is the primary contact point for students
of the School and is responsible for:
1) Designing and implementing the on-going recruitment
program for SLIS including identifying new markets,
developing relationships, seeking extramural support and
devising a recruitment plan including open house and
off-campus locations.
2) Administering the admission and financial aid processes
for SLIS students from application to graduation. The
Assistant Dean is in frequent contact with SLIS students,
the Dean, and offices on campus that deal with scholarships,
financial aid, student admission and the Registrars Office.
3) Acting as the primary contact point for developing and
publishing the School’s Schedule of Classes, Web-related
communication with students, and supporting the student
associations within SLIS.
4) Working collaboratively with the Dean and faculty to
develop and implement the strategic plan for SLIS, preparing
the annual budget for SLIS with the Dean and monitoring
expenditures regularly.
5) Developing and implementing policies and procedures for
the School.
6) Supporting the Dean on issues related to curricular
reform and accreditation.
7) Working collaboratively with the full-time and adjunct
faculty within SLIS to provide support for teaching and
learning and serving on SLIS committees to further the
School’s strategic goals related to students, curriculum,
administration, facilities, and technology.
This position is an exciting opportunity for a librarian
with administrative skills who is also interested in library
and information science education. Candidates who have
skills in administration and have worked with part-time
students are preferred. Candidates who have an interest in
supporting the future of LIS education and helping future
professionals reach their professional goals also preferred.
Previous experience with student affairs a plus.
To apply please send a cover letter, a current resume, the
names and contact information for three references, salary
requirements, and an “Application for CUA Employment form”
(see http://humanreso
urces.cua.edu/forms/) to:
Dr. Ingrid Hsieh-Yee
Chair, Assistant Dean Search Committee
School of Library and Information Science
Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C. 20064
Electronic submissions should be sent to Dr. Hsieh-Yee at
hsiehyee cua.edu. Review of applications will begin on Sept.
24. For information about the School, please visit http://slis.cua.edu/
The Catholic University of America was founded in the name
of the Catholic Church as a national university and center
for research and scholarship. Regardless of their religious
or denominational affiliation, all employees are expected to
respect and support the University's mission. The Catholic
University of America is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. EOE/AA/V/D/M/F.
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Ingrid Hsieh-Yee, Ph.D.
Professor
School of Library and Information Science
Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C. 20064
Phone: (202) 319-6270
Fax: (202) 319-5574
E-mail: hsiehyeecua.edu
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2007 ASIS&T Annual Meeting
Joining Research and Practice: Social Computing
and Information Science,
October 19-24, in Milwaukee
Plenaries: Anthea Stratigos, Outsell (research and advisory
firm)
Clifford Lynch, Coalition for Networked Information
http://www.asis
.org/Conferences/AM07/
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