Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Lake Superior College

James Berg

Major(s): English

Minor(s): Theater

Additional Degrees: M.A. 1992; Ph.D. 1996 in English

Current Job Title: Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Organization: Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN

Brief description of your job:

Supervising all liberal arts and sciences courses and faculty at a community and technical college inDuluth, Minn.

Other job titles you have held:

Office Manager and PR Coordinator for a non‑profit arts agency, office manager for a non‑profit social service agency, arts and entertainment coordinator for St. Paul Student Center (U of M), university teaching and administration.

How have you found these positions?

My first job out of college came through an internship I did as a senior. Professional positions followed through professional and personal networks, nonprofit and higher education job listings, and other advertising.

What skills from you degree do you use in your current work?

Analysis of texts, critical thinking, human relations, problem solving, oral and written communication, editing.

What advice do you have for current students?

Seek community connections through internships or service learning. Get experience in office settings and other environments. Seek advice from people you admire, who do things you would like to do.