118 · Representative Documents: Position Descriptions
Kansas State University
Assistant to the Dean for Collaborative Initiatives
Initial Targets for Collaborative Initiatives:
Kansas State University
• Campus Research &Instruction Entities
o Food Safety &Security
o Sociology/Biology/Federal Agri-terrorism project
o Military History
o International Programs
o Targeted Excellence Programs
• Campus-based Commercial Entities
o NISTAC
o BioSecurity Center
o Nanoscale Materials
o KTEC
o K-State “commercial”
• Graduate School and Research Office
• Government Relations Office
Other Communities
• Diversity Related Initiatives- selected interdisciplinary and collaborative projects
o Buffalo Soldiers
o Tribal College
• Government/Military Initiatives
o Eisenhower Library
o Fts. Riley and Leavenworth
Educational Requirements
MLS from an ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent from outside of the United
States). Additional advanced degree preferred.
Required Qualifications
• Strong leadership capability and experience in collection development and/or
reference and instructional services.
• Knowledge of issues and trends in scholarly communications and university
research, particularly as they impact library collections and services and present
opportunities for partnerships.
• Understanding of the Kansas state government system as it interacts with
university funding, research, and other initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills evidenced by success in working collaboratively in a
diverse environment.
Kansas State University
Assistant to the Dean for Collaborative Initiatives
Initial Targets for Collaborative Initiatives:
Kansas State University
• Campus Research &Instruction Entities
o Food Safety &Security
o Sociology/Biology/Federal Agri-terrorism project
o Military History
o International Programs
o Targeted Excellence Programs
• Campus-based Commercial Entities
o NISTAC
o BioSecurity Center
o Nanoscale Materials
o KTEC
o K-State “commercial”
• Graduate School and Research Office
• Government Relations Office
Other Communities
• Diversity Related Initiatives- selected interdisciplinary and collaborative projects
o Buffalo Soldiers
o Tribal College
• Government/Military Initiatives
o Eisenhower Library
o Fts. Riley and Leavenworth
Educational Requirements
MLS from an ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent from outside of the United
States). Additional advanced degree preferred.
Required Qualifications
• Strong leadership capability and experience in collection development and/or
reference and instructional services.
• Knowledge of issues and trends in scholarly communications and university
research, particularly as they impact library collections and services and present
opportunities for partnerships.
• Understanding of the Kansas state government system as it interacts with
university funding, research, and other initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills evidenced by success in working collaboratively in a
diverse environment.
