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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN John Merritt Associate Director for Research Services, The Harry Ransom Center in Austin, Texas
Develop researcher-centered strategies and policies that foster a rich and productive research experience for more than one thousand onsite researchers a year and a high volume of virtual reference queries.Provides strategic leadership for an active program of instruction with rare and unique primary source materials that serves the pedagogical goals of our faculty and enriches the student experience.In collaboration with the Fellowship Coordinator, design and manage a fellowship program which awards approximately 50 competitive fellowships a year that support onsite use of the Centers distinctive collections.Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous improvement and advance the growth and professional development of the Research Services staff, graduate student assistants, and undergraduate interns. Collect and track key metrics for ongoing assessment of teaching and research impacts. Participate in national professional associations and continuing education and remain current in research services best practices.Serves on the Ransom Centers senior leadership team and works collaboratively with the Director, with four Associate Directors (Division of Technical and Digital Collections, Exhibitions and Public Programs, Preservation and Conservation, Curatorial Affairs), and the Finance Manager, Human Resources Manager, Chief Development Officer, Head of Marketing and Communications, and the Facilities Manager to manage resources and advance institutional strategic goals.Other related functions as assigned.
