Assistant Dean for Community, Culture, and Engagement - School of Information Sciences

Duties Responsibilities Strategic and Operational Leadership • Partner with the Associate Dean of CCE to implement strategic priorities and contribute to the development of the Office’s strategic direction and plans. • Translate strategic goals into operational plans, initiatives, and scalable systems. • Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of services and programs across experiential learning, domestic and global career development, external partnership, and engaged scholarship • Develop and implement programs, workshops, and training initiatives that foster a culture of belonging and support an inclusive environment for all iSchool community members. • Establish and conduct methods of analysis to assess program effectiveness and impact. Organizational and Staff Management • Build and maintain sustainable organizational systems, workflows, and processes to support program effectiveness and growth. • Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for CCE staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture, including providing guidance, reviewing work as needed, helping staff to set goals, and completing performance reviews. Faculty, Students, and Academic Engagement • Collaborate with faculty to develop, implement, and integrate experiential learning and engaged scholarship initiatives into curricula, programs, and research activities as core components of the iSchool’s academic mission. • Develop and sustain a coordinated, school-wide engagement portfolio by aligning and connecting faculty, student, and programmatic efforts, reducing fragmentation and strengthening a cohesive infrastructure for community-engaged work. Campus and Community Representation • Represent the iSchool in, and serve as a liaison for, campus-level initiatives related to engagement, access, and community partnerships. • Develop and sustain strategic relationships with industry, public sector, and community partners. • Strengthen employer and partner pipelines that support student experiential learning opportunities and career pathways. • Oversee the negotiation and coordination of contracting processes with external stakeholders. • Partner with the iSchool Communications and Marketing and Advancement areas to enhance visibility, impact, and funding opportunities.