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University of Saskatchewan
Associate Dean
10/24/2012 Position Profile for Associate Dean of the University Library 2
Education and Experience
A relevant advanced degree, a strong professional practice record, and progressive
experience in an academic (or related) environment with recent experience at a leadership
level are required. Demonstrated success in contributing to the developing a vision and
leading people to achieve exemplary performance and outcomes is desirable.
Accountabilities (Expected Outcomes)
The Associate Dean is accountable for the following outcomes:
Strategic Planning
Participates in setting direction for the University Library, especially in the
context of services to clients
Develops multi-year operational plans for the client services portfolio aligned
with the directions of the Library and the University
Ensures that branch library operational plans are efficient, integrated across the
portfolio, and aligned with the directions set by the University Library
Ensures plans are aligned with emerging trends and needs of key stakeholders
Teaching and Research
Communicates academic and research outcomes and priorities to help ensure
alignment of library services to clients
Promotes the research and teaching agenda of Library programs through a
variety of strategies and contacts
Adds to the reputation and prestige of the Library and the University through
individual scholarly work
Operational Effectiveness
Ensures effective implementation of change and new products and services
identified through operational planning
Develops and implements policies, procedures and key success measures for the
Library’s client services
University of Saskatchewan
Associate Dean
10/24/2012 Position Profile for Associate Dean of the University Library 2
Education and Experience
A relevant advanced degree, a strong professional practice record, and progressive
experience in an academic (or related) environment with recent experience at a leadership
level are required. Demonstrated success in contributing to the developing a vision and
leading people to achieve exemplary performance and outcomes is desirable.
Accountabilities (Expected Outcomes)
The Associate Dean is accountable for the following outcomes:
Strategic Planning
Participates in setting direction for the University Library, especially in the
context of services to clients
Develops multi-year operational plans for the client services portfolio aligned
with the directions of the Library and the University
Ensures that branch library operational plans are efficient, integrated across the
portfolio, and aligned with the directions set by the University Library
Ensures plans are aligned with emerging trends and needs of key stakeholders
Teaching and Research
Communicates academic and research outcomes and priorities to help ensure
alignment of library services to clients
Promotes the research and teaching agenda of Library programs through a
variety of strategies and contacts
Adds to the reputation and prestige of the Library and the University through
individual scholarly work
Operational Effectiveness
Ensures effective implementation of change and new products and services
identified through operational planning
Develops and implements policies, procedures and key success measures for the
Library’s client services
