Kara Dixon | Curriculum Vitae
Education
Master of Science in Information Science 2012
University of North Texas- Denton, TX
Bachelor of Arts in English with secondary teaching certification
Texas State University- San Marcos, TX 2008
Experience
August 2023-present
Faculty Librarian / Assistant Professor, Austin Community College, Hays Campus Kyle, TX
- Provides reference services to students, faculty and staff at the ACC Hays Campus
- Delivers information literacy instruction to individuals and classes
- Selects for Hays campus print reference collection and standing orders
- Selects subject resources for Geology and Professional Education
- McNaughton Lease Program Steward
December 2019-June 2022
Hourly Librarian, Austin Community College, Hays Campus Kyle, TX
- Provides reference services to students, faculty and staff at the ACC Hays Campus
- Contributed to development and maintenance of the McNaughton book collection
- Maintained records and statistical data
- Developed collection of interactive and dynamic library entrance displays
- Collaborated with library faculty and staff on collection maintenance, subject bibliography,
information literacy support and other special projects.
October 2017-December 2019
Academic Advisor, College of Fine Arts and Communication Advising Center, Texas State University San Marcos, TX
- Delivered advising to Mass Communication and Communication Studies majors on topics
related to course selection, probation and suspension, graduation and student service referrals.
- Reviewed admission requirements for full major status is Mass Communication and
Communication Studies programs.
- Processed and certified high volume of graduation applications for all Fine Arts and
Communication Studies majors.
September 2018-January 2021
Admissions Application Review Specialist, The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
- Independently reviewed and evaluated high volume of applications for undergraduate
admission using a comprehensive holistic review process.
- Evaluate subjective and objective information from applications.
June 2013-February 2016
Academic Advisor II, College of Liberal Arts Advising Center, Texas State University San Marcos, TX
- Delivered advising to all students within College of Liberal Arts on topics related to course
selection, probation and suspension, honors courses, study abroad programs, graduation and
student service referrals.
- Supported Director of Liberal Arts Advising with special projects and the certification of degrees
at graduation.
- Coordinated and supervised training of new staff members.
- Collaborated with students regarding financial aid appeals and athletic certification.
- Coordinated and supervised advising center internship program.
- Assessed student eligibility for Tuition Rebate Program.
- Collaborated with Degree Audit Coordinator to ensure the precision of Liberal Arts degree audits.
- Served on Assessment Committee to evaluate and improve advising services.
May 2010-June 2013
Academic Advisor I, College of Liberal Arts Advising Center, Texas State University San Marcos, TX
- Provided academic guidance to Liberal Arts students on topics related to majors,
graduation, probation and suspension.
- Served as independent advisor liaison to the English Department.
- Served on Training and Enhancement Committee to promote communication and best practices among
advisors, campus-wide.
- Maintained Liberal Arts Advising Center website and Facebook page.
- Regularly presented to groups of 50-150 students and parents at New Student Orientation and Bobcat
Days.
- Coordinated special events such as New Student Orientation (2010-2011), Staff Development Series
workshops (2011-2012), university-wide Advisor Conference (2012).
- Created reference materials, degree check sheets and planning guides.
- Participated in University Mentorship Program (fall 2010 and spring 2011) and e-Sponsor Program
(spring 2012).
August 2013- December 2013
Instructor of University Seminar, Texas State University San Marcos, TX
- Created relevant lessons incorporating resources and services across campus
- Motivated first-year students to take an active role in their college career and take advantage of university
resources.
- Effectively communicated classroom procedures and guidelines to first-year students.
July 2009- May 2010
Administrative Assistant, College of Liberal Arts Advising Center, Texas State University San Marcos, TX
- Provided exceptional customer service to students and visitors of the advising center.
- Trained and supervised a team of five student assistants.
- Assisted with all aspects of the graduation process.
- Developed and implemented a new and improved system of records management for 6000+ student files.
- Supported Director and worked with Liberal Arts faculty to coordinate curriculum and policy edits for the
2010-2012 Undergraduate Catalog.
- Maintained confidential student files, staff calendars and office supplies.
August 2005- January 2009
Office Assistant, University Seminar Office, Texas State University San Marcos, TX
- Provided administrative support to Director and Administrative Assistant III.
- Supported Director with promotion and organization of Common Experience events
- Assisted in the development and maintenance of media and reference library.
- Assisted 100+ faculty with information resources and other educational needs.
