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Moving Up From Within
Pixey Anne MosleyAssociate Dean for Administrative & Faculty
ServicesTexas A&M University Libraries
My Career at Texas A&M University5/1995 – Assistant Instructional Librarian2/1996 – Coordinator of Instructional Services11/1999 – Head of Access Services
2004 – 3 additional operational units added to responsibilities
5/2009 – Head of Collection Support Services (consisted of cataloging & shelving operations)
11/2010 – Interim Director of Honor System Office“Borrowed” by Provost’s Office for 7 months
6/2011 – Interim AD for Administrative & Faculty Services
9/2013 – AD for Administrative & Faculty Services
Why Take This Path…May not be in a position to easily relocate
Dual career concernsWanting to be near familyLike the communityRelocating can be expensive
Institutional investment…want to be a part of positive growth and change at a particular institution
Getting StartedTell somebody you are interested in leadership or
administrative opportunities or listen when they say you have “potential”
Take ownership of YOUR leadership developmentEngage on committee/team activitiesTake advantage of learning opportunitiesSeek out effective mentoring
Be open to consider a “winding” road in accepting appointments or seeking out opportunities Can be more difficult to go straight up within a unit
than gaining administrative experience in a new area
Appointment or Application?Have done both…Internal Administrative Appointment (no
search or posting process)Less stressful as a processMay face doubts from others about
qualifications and being the bestLeaves one vulnerable to perceived favoritismUsually does not allow as much room for
negotiation of terms (salary increases, more positions, perks, etc.)
Appointment or Application?Internal Candidate in Application/Search
processHigher stress level with more at riskCan work for or against you…depending on
history and baggageProvides external validation of being the “best”Better position for salary negotiation if
successfulCan be difficult to re-engage effectively at a
local level if not chosen…must get past sense of “perceived failure” and “what now?”
May want to have a “Plan B” strategy
Challenges to Expect Moving UpIndividual relationships HAVE to change
No longer just “peers” or “friends”Confidentiality can become a divisive factor
May be exposed to personnel decision detailsLearn of important issues before they can be
made publicLetting go of “old” responsibilities
Trusting replacement to take new focus/directionsNot micromanaging old area
Elephant memories make it harder to grow
Tips To Successful TransitionAcknowledge your strengths and weaknesses
and consider their impact on future advancement
Try to establish boundaries between personal & professional relationshipsRequires buy in from others to respect
boundariesDevelop outside interests away from work
Be willing to be self-reflective and question your assumptions, actions, or decisions and be open to changing your position
Tips to Successful Transition…cont.Anticipate fallout from misunderstood
intentionsBe aware of the price that can come with hard
decisions and being perceived as having ‘gone to the dark side’
Let yourself be humanYou will make mistakesSome days as an administrator will be incredibly
frustrating even in your “dream” jobFocus on emotional and physical health/fitness
in managing stress or isolation
Presentation Title
Subtitle
Moving Up:It’s Now or Never
Paula SullengerAssociate Dean for Information Resources
June 27, 2015
Auburn University• Serials Cataloger – 1992-1997• Serials Acquisitions Librarian – 1997-2006• Interim Head, Acquisitions Dept – 2006• Head, Acquisitions Dept – 2007-2010• Head, Elec Resources & Serials – 2011-2014
Appointments – no competitive searches
• Public Service experience• University Senate & Faculty committees• Secretary Auburn University Senate – 2003-2004
Focused Search
• Direct report to Dean/Director• Responsibilities: mix of areas of strength PLUS at least one new, unfamiliar area
• Institution type/size• Geographical location and cost of living
• Emphasized non-Technical Services experience
Interviews
• Interview experience – one in 1992
• After notified that I didn’t get the offer:
Asked for and received feedback -
Did I make any glaring errors?
What did I do wrong that I can fix?
Helpful Books
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There Marshall Goldsmith• The First 90 Days in Government
Peter Daly & Michael Watkins• Creating Public Value
Mark H. Moore
On the New Job
Advantages of coming from outside:• Clean slate• People assumed I knew what I was doing
Disadvantages:• Institutional history vs. Newbie• Backlog of old issues• Physical separation from my units
Admin suite vs. In the trenches
On the New Job
• Met with my units• Listening tours with other units
Extremely valuable – this is what really helped me set my agenda
Moving Around to Move Up
Carmelita Pickett
Associate University Librarian for Collections & Scholarly Communications
June 27, 2015
Career Path
• Reference/Interlibrary Loan Assistant, North Carolina Central University 1997-1999
• Rapid Cataloger and Circulation Manager for Public Documents & Maps Department, Duke University 1999-2000
• Humanities Librarian, University California Santa Barbara 2000-2003
• American Studies Librarian, Texas A&M University 2003-2005
• African American Studies & Research Archivist, Emory University 2005-2008
• Director of Collection Development Operations & Acquisitions Services, Texas A&M University 2008-2014
• Associate University Librarian for Collections & Scholarly Communications 2014 - present
Crossroads
• How to determine what’s next?
• Where are the opportunities?
• Networks
• ARL Leadership & Career Development Program
Middle Management
• Broad range of responsibilities
• Build leadership skills
• Embrace challenges
• Develop a support network
Search Process
• Set realistic goals
• Be honest
• “Baggage” no one wants to hear it
• Understand what position will offer the best opportunity
• Seek counsel from trusted colleagues
Decision Time
• Don’t talk yourself into a position
• Make sure you have no lingering questions
• Weigh the pros and cons
• Acknowledge that there is no perfect place
• Networks
New Job, New City, New Opportunities
• Set realistic expectations
• Listen
• Acknowledge your state of mind
• Be patient
• Don’t make promises
• Community…Build it
Resources
• Gunsalus, C K. The College Administrator's Survival Guide. Cambridge, Mass: Harvard University Press, 2006.
• Jamison, Kaleel. The Nibble Theory and the Kernel of Power: A Book About Leadership, Self-Empowerment, and Personal Growth. New York: Paulist Press, 1984.
• Bolman, Lee G, and Terrence E. Deal. Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership., 2013.