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Kara L. Robinson

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Kara L. Robinson

Administration
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Talent Management
Campus:
Kent
Office Location:
University Library, Room 300
Office Hours:

By appointment

Contact Information
Phone:
330-672-1664
Fax:
330-672-4811

Job Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates and guides Faculty Affairs within University Libraries.
    • Contributes knowledge and experience on issues relating to faculty role and shared governance within the Libraries.
    • Provides functional oversight of the reappointment, tenure and promotion processes for tenure-track faculty and the renewal and promotion processes for full-time non-tenure track faculty.
    • Works with the Offices of Faculty Affairs and Academic Personnel regarding personal matters specific to faculty.
  • Administers human resources and personnel functions with University Libraries.
    • Processes online workflows and paperwork relating to human resources and personnel, including for new hires and separations.
    • Manages faculty and staff searches within University Libraries.
    • Works with campus and community organizations to develop relationships and collaborations.
      • Represents University Libraries on the Kent State Votes Coalition and works to foster student voter registration and voting efforts.
  • Oversees:
    • Special Collections & Archives

Subject Librarian for:

  • Africana Studies
  • Law (Paralegal Studies; Pre-Law)