Position Announcement: Assistant Dean for Systems

[Charles W. Bailey, Jr.]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: ASSISTANT DEAN FOR SYSTEMS

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the
Assistant Dean for Systems administers and leads the
University of Houston Libraries' Systems Division, which is 
comprised of the Computer Systems and Networking Department
(CSN) and the Digital and Integrated Library Systems
Department (DILS).  CSN provides technical support for over
350 Windows NT/2000 workstations; over 25 Windows NT/2000,
NetWare, CD-ROM, or Linux servers; and the main library's
network (Gigabit Ethernet backbone with 100Base-TX
segments).  DILS provides technical support for the
Libraries' database-driven Internet Web servers, intranet
Web server, and other special-function Web servers (e.g.,
electronic reserves, ILLiad, and TDNet) as well as the
Innovative Interfaces Millennium integrated library system,
which serves four independent libraries on three UH System
campuses.  Assesses, plans, implements, maintains, and
updates the Libraries' information technology
infrastructure to meet its evolving needs.  Develops and
manages the Libraries' technical infrastructure budget. 
Supervises 2 librarian department heads and 8 exempt
technical staff members.  Represents the Libraries at the 
campus, university system, state, regional, and national
levels about information technology matters.  Works closely
with the Assistant Dean for Digital Library Planning and
Development, who facilitates new digital initiatives. 
Librarians hold academic ranks pursuant to the University
of Houston Librarians' Governance document.  They are 
expected to develop a record of service and professional
involvement.

Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree. 
Substantial relevant progressively responsible
professional work experience, including significant evidence
of successful managerial, supervisory, planning, and budget
experience as an information technology department head,
preferably in an academic library; strong technical 
background in Web, integrated library system, Windows
NT/2000, and networking technologies; demonstrated ability
to effectively envision, plan, implement, manage, and 
evaluate complex technical projects; substantial knowledge
of information technology best practices, standards,
issues, and trends relevant to research libraries; ability
to cooperatively set and effectively attain goals in a
fast-paced, constantly changing environment; and strong
analytic, problem solving, communication, and negotiating 
skills.  Strong interest in management and a well-developed
service orientation.  Preferred: Technical background in
relational databases and database-driven Web sites.

Salary: Expected hiring range: $80,000-$100,000, depending
on qualifications.  Comprehensive benefits package; choice
of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred
annuity program available; release time to take a class up
to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax. 

Library Information: The UH Libraries are a member of the
Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western
Library Alliance, and the Texas Digital Library Alliance.  
They hold over 2 million volumes and have a current
materials budget of $6 million.  Total staff includes 48
professionals and 120 support staff.  Additional information 
available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu.

General Information: The University of Houston campus
comprises 14 colleges and schools offering close to 80
degree programs with an enrollment exceeding 34,000 
students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in graduate studies. 
Reflecting the multicultural community of metropolitan
Houston, UH is the most ethnically diverse research 
university campus in the nation.

The University of Houston System encompasses four
universities: University of Houston, UH Clear Lake, UH
Downtown, and UH Victoria.  Additional information about the
UH System can be found at its Web site:
http://www.uhsa.uh.edu/.

Houston is a vital force in the commerce of the nation.  It
has established a flourishing cultural life rivaled by few
cities in the world.  Within easy reach of the Gulf of
Mexico, Houston enjoys a low cost of living, and was rated
eighth among livable North American cities by Places Rated
Almanac.

For additional facts about Houston, including information
about its housing market, flourishing arts scene, low cost
of living, plus other interesting information, visit our Web 
site at: http://info2.lib.uh.edu/houston/.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until
the position is filled. Send letter of application, names
of 5 references, and resume to John Lehner, Library Human 
Resources Director, University of Houston, 114 University
Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2000.

THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN,
VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO
APPLY.