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February 2008

Updated March 12, 2008

In this issue:

• University of Wyoming : Coordinator, Development (and Marketing)
• University of Wisconsin, Whitewater: Director of Continuing Education
• Thomas Edison State College : Executive Assistant to the Provost
• Georgetown University: Associate Dean, Graduate Liberal Studies Program
• Emmanuel College: Director of Projects and Employer Outreach
• Penn State: Director of Continuing Education at University Park
• University of Virginia: Dean, School of Continuing and Professional Studies
• Northwestern: Assistant Dean of Non-Credit Programs, School of Continuing Studies
• The American University in Cairo: Dean, School of Continuing Education

Coordinator, Development (and Marketing)

University of Wyoming Outreach School, Laramie

Date Opened: 1/11/2008
Closing Date: 2/13/2008, 5:00 p.m. MT
Category: Professional FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Grade (PG) 22 Exemption Information
This is a Full Time Position Pending Administrative Approval

Essential Duties: Supervise and coordinate marketing efforts across the various units of the Outreach School. Maintain graphic standards and consistency of branding. Supervise the development of and help develop promotional items, class schedules, brochures, posters, and other materials as needed. Manage, coordinate and lead Outreach School development program including work with the Outreach School development board. Coordinate the development efforts of the various units of the Outreach School. Develop and write fund raising and marketing materials, including gift/grant proposals and/or program literature. Identify prospective donors, solicit gifts, and engage in stewardship activities. Help maintain prospect records. Direct support of the Outreach School Dean's office. Serve on University wide committees as appropriate such as those relating to marketing and development. Coordinate and monitor the Outreach School Web pages. Support web site maintenance.

Knowledge of: Marketing, public relations, professional fund raising, and/or sales. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of desktop publishing and other software programs (e.g., PageMaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook). Intermediate to advanced knowledge of with HTML, webpage design, and website maintenance. The preparation and presentation of case statements. Personnel supervision. Basic and routine records maintenance. Basic and routine scheduling and administrative support. Basic and routine office management principles and practices. Basic and routine budgeting. Familiarity with higher education structure and operating procedures, including right to privacy policies.

Skills and Abilities to: Demonstrated ability in a marketing and development program in higher education; a capital campaign; or solicitation of gifts. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong editing skills. Commitment to working in a team-oriented environment. High degree of proficiency with computers and computer programs, including a demonstrated ability to use a variety of software programs (noted above) and design and maintain webpages. Train others, work effectively in a collaborative environment, and take a leadership role in core job areas. Supervise personnel and manage a budget. Ability and willingness to travel.

Application materials required: UW Application, resume, cover letter explaining reasons why applicant is qualified and seeks the position, contact information for three work-related references and one writing sample.

HOW TO APPLY
Please visit http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/hremployment2/Fulltime.htm#cd4020

Director of Continuing Education

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of Continuing Education. The Director of Continuing Education reports directly to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education, and works in close collaboration with faculty, staff, and external vendors, leading the development, delivery, and evaluation of all aspects of non-credit programming. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a premier comprehensive university with a tradition of excellence in both academics and athletics. Founded in 1868, the university has 10,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The city of Whitewater has a population of 14,000 and is located 40 miles from Madison, 50 miles from Milwaukee, and 110 miles from Chicago.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an EEO/AA employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released. Receipt of official transcripts and completion of a criminal background check are required as conditions of employment. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead campus-wide efforts in identifying, planning, developing, marketing, delivering and evaluating the impact of programming that address outreach needs and opportunities among regional constituencies and their communities.
• Manage, and mentor when appropriate, academic and classified staff, part-time and seasonal employees, and student workers supportive of all aspects of non-credit programming.
• Oversee all budgeting, direct effective cost recovery delivery, as well as engage in and foster entrepreneurial approaches to non-credit programming.
• Direct the development, implementation, and oversight of all policies, assuring compliance with federal, state, UW System and campus guidelines and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the strategic leadership of the campus and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a master’s degree, preferably with a focus in adult learning, community education, or related fields.
• Minimum of three years experience in the development, delivery, management, and evaluation of self-supporting programs and events. 
• Evidence of providing strategic direction and leadership, with strong entrepreneurial tendencies.
• Proactive with proven ability to build relationships, cultivate internal and external partnerships, and engage in effective decision-making. 
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to equal opportunity, affirmative action and diversity.
• Demonstrated record of managerial, budgetary, organizational, administrative and interpersonal prowess. 
• Evidence of strong attention to detail, as well as effective written and verbal communication skills. 

To Apply:
Submit a letter of application specifying qualifications and experiences relevant to the position, along with a resume (or curriculum vitae), and the names and contact information of three references. Initial review of applicant materials will begin on 15 March 2008, and will continue until the position is filled, with a target hiring date of 1 June 2008. 

Inquiries and applications should be sent to:

Therese Kennedy, Chair
Director of Continuing Education Search Committee
UW-Whitewater
Roseman Building, Room 2005
800 West Main Street
Whitewater, WI  53190
(262.472.1145)

Or by email to:
kennedyt@uww.edu

Executive Assistant to the Provost

Edison College

Thomas Edison State College invites nominations, applications, and inquiries for the position of Executive Assistant to the Provost. The Executive Assistant reports to the Provost and Vice President and will work closely, collaboratively, and confidentially in an executive assistant capacity.  Additionally the Executive Assistant will interface with the Executive Vice Provost, Vice Provosts, Deans and other members of the leadership team reporting to the Provost.  The Executive Assistant will provide support for various initiates from the Provost’s office, the division’s strategic vision plan and other academic administrative responsibilities as assigned. Details of the position responsibilities can be found at:  http://www.tesc.edu/4960.php

Qualifications include Masters or other professional degree from an accredited college or university; doctorial degree preferred.  Candidates must have a minimum of three years experience at an administrative level in a college or university or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority.  The preferred candidate must be able to quickly obtain a full understanding of Thomas Edison State College organizational structures, policies and procedures; emerging issues in higher education, especially as they impact adult learners; possess exceptionally strong writing and verbal skills; effective interpersonal skills, especially working in a collaborative team environment and have demonstrated expertise in working with faculty, staff and students representing diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Application review will continue until the position is filled. Complete applications will include a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and the name, address, phone number, and email address for three references. Nominations, inquiries, and applications should be addressed to: Search Committee for Executive Assistant to the Provost, Office of the Provost and Vice President, Attn: Ms. Debbie Lutz, 101 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608-1176 or dlutz@tesc.edu

Thomas Edison State College, one of 12 senior public colleges and universities in New Jersey, enrolls approximately 16,000 adult students from around the world. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and currently offers associate, baccalaureate and graduate degrees in more than 100 areas of study as well as certificate programs.  Thomas Edison State College provides flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning opportunities for self-directed adults. The work environment is dynamic, innovative and fast-paced. The College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

Associate Dean, Graduate Liberal Studies Program

Georgetown University

The School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University invites applications and nominations for a dynamic and innovative leader to become the next Associate Dean of the Graduate Liberal Studies Program.  The Associate Dean will oversee the Graduate Liberal Studies Program including the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS), encompassing 14 curricular fields of study, and the Doctor of Liberal Studies (DLS), the first degree of its type in the United States and Canada. The MALS and DLS programs currently serve more than 450 students, and embody some of the greatest traditions of Georgetown’s Jesuit heritage. The Graduate Liberal Studies Program is interdisciplinary in nature and has an academic focus on human values, a reliance on critical thinking and logical reasoning, and draws upon faculty from around the University. The Associate Dean will be expected to maintain and support the longstanding traditions of these degree programs, while developing new ways to connect them to the University and metropolitan communities.
 
The Associate Dean will report to the Dean of the School of Continuing Studies and is viewed as the chief academic and administrative officer for the Graduate Liberal Studies Program. The Associate Dean will be responsible for producing quality results in all areas of academic leadership, curriculum development, academic advising, program review and assessment, student mentoring, budget management, and for building relationships with University deans, faculty, and other key academic leaders.
 
The successful candidate for this position will have an earned doctorate in a discipline represented in one of the curricular fields of study offered by the Graduate Liberal Studies Program, and a sustained record of academic accomplishment.  Demonstrated success in academic leadership within graduate level degree programs, interdisciplinary curriculum development, program assessment and financial/budget management are highly desired. This position is full-time, year-round, and requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience as an academic leader at an accredited institution of higher education, preferably at the level of Assistant Dean or higher.

Initial review of candidates will begin on February 19, 2008.  Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. The search will be carried out with full confidentiality, and candidates will be notified before references are contacted.

To apply, please visit www.georgetown.edu/hr, reference job number 2008-0052C, and submit a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and contact information for at least three professional references. For more information about the Associate Dean position, contact Ms. Jackie Sanders at jks56@georgetown.edu or (202) 687-5400.

AA/EOE/ADA

Director of Projects and Employer Outreach

Emmanuel College

Emmanuel College is a coed 17-acre residential college of liberal arts and sciences right in the city of Boston. In the Catholic academic tradition, we challenge our students and faculty to be driven in their pursuit of learning and teaching. We mine the rich resources of science and healthcare around us, and build gateways to that world on campus. Emmanuel enriches lives through powerful real world experiences, from service learning to internships. We believe education empowers people. It transforms their lives. And it opens doors.

Reporting directly to the Dean of Graduate and Professional Programs, the Director of Projects and Employer Outreach will develop and manage outreach and operations designed to increase undergraduate and graduate enrollments for the College's visibility through employer relationships for Graduate and Professional Programs. The successful candidate will expand the base of Graduate and Professional Programs employer relationships, work with the Associate Dean and the Associate Director of Enrollment to expand call center capabilities and database management to respond to individual student inquiries from employer relationships, and ensure prompt responsiveness and on-going relationship building with prospective students. The successful candidate will also work with the Dean, Associate Dean and Department Chairs to build curricula to fit unique employer and industry opportunities and develop feeder relationships between on-site and industry-based programs and Graduate and Professional Programs.

Full job listing and application link available online at www.emmanuel.edu. Position open until filled.

Director of Continuing Education at University Park

Penn State

We seek an innovative, forward thinking, and results-driven leader to set the future direction and growth of Penn State Continuing Education (CE) at University Park, Pennsylvania. CE, part of the largest unified outreach organization in American higher education, serves adults and organizations in a ten-county region and has offices in State College, Williamsport, and Lewistown, Pennsylvania. You will be a member of the senior leadership in Continuing and Distance Education and responsible for the development and administration of a comprehensive portfolio of credit and non-credit continuing education programs. You should show evidence of being a passionate advocate for the part-time adult learner, with a history of experimenting with innovative and creative approaches that serve this primary constituency. With effective experience in building collaborative and proactive partnerships, you will develop and deliver an innovative and strategic array of educational solutions that meet economic and workforce development needs, as well as the professional and personal needs of individual learners. You will recruit, develop, lead and mentor a talented staff of 25+ members; ensure that effective student services and high quality customer service are provided; develop and successfully manage the income/expense budget of approximately $10 million for all locations. Requires Master’s degree or equivalent, plus three years of work-related experience. Travel within the ten county area is required. A demonstrated commitment to diversity is required. Competencies critical to success are: innovation; collaboration; entrepreneurship; being a creative problem solver; team player; and a results-driven visionary.

Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume at www.psu.jobs or mail to Employment & Compensation Division, Job #: D-26356, The Pennsylvania State University, Fifth Floor Rider 1 Building, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to 814-865-3750. Resumes accepted until position is filled.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Dean, School of Continuing and Professional Studies

University of Virginia

The University of Virginia invites applications and nominations for an innovative, creative, and collaborative person to lead the next phase of growth and program development in our School of Continuing and Professional Studies. The Dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies reports to the Provost and sits on the Provost's Cabinet. The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer for the School and is responsible for excellence in all matters relating to academic leadership, development of innovative outreach programs, fundraising, fiscal management, mentoring and teaching, responsive high-quality service, and collaborative relationships both within the University and with communities external to the University.

Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, the University is distinctive among institutions of higher education. In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded a university upon principles as new and revolutionary as the young American nation he helped to shape. Jefferson designed his University of Virginia to educate the citizenry and especially its leaders, offering a broader and more practical range of study than any other university at the time.

By building on the legacy of the founder, the University of Virginia continues to play a key role in shaping the future of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation and the world. Today, almost 15,000 adults annually expand their horizons through degree, professional development and personal enrichment programs offered through the University of Virginia's School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). With a network of seven academic centers located throughout the Commonwealth, the School serves individual adult students, school districts, local and federal government agencies, professional groups, and business communities. Through SCPS, students earn undergraduate degrees, certificates, and professional re-licensure. In partnership with other schools of the University, SCPS offers a variety of graduate degrees at locations around the Commonwealth. With a varied credit and non-credit portfolio including the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree program for part-time adult students, professional development certificate programs, a broad personal enrichment portfolio, and a rich distance learning program, SCPS serves a diverse range of adult students. Additional information about SCPS may be found at www.scps.virginia.edu..

Nominations & Applications

The successful candidate for this position will have an earned doctoral degree and a sustained record of academic accomplishment; demonstrated success in academic leadership; the ability to enhance/promote existing programs and to manage fiscal resources; the ability to recruit and develop a diverse faculty; demonstrated understanding of fundraising; and the ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration with other academic programs within the University and community.

Nominations and applications should include a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and contact information for at least three references. Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however responses by February 19, 2008 are encouraged. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. The search will be carried out with full confidentiality; candidates will be notified before references are contacted. Nominations and applications should be sent electronically to:

Gary Helmuth or Emily Kozuch
U.Va. Executive & Management Search Group
executivesearch@virginia.edu
Phone: (434) 982-4900 or (434) 924-6862

An equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Virginia is committed to building a diverse community and encourages the applications of women and members of underrepresented groups.

Assistant Dean of Non-Credit Programs, School of Continuing Studies

Northwestern University

One of the top-ranked universities in the country, Northwestern University, combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. Northwestern provides students, faculty and staff with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago. We currently seek an Assistant Dean, Non-Credit Programs at the School on Continuing Studies. This position is located on our Chicago campus.

The Assistant Dean provides senior leadership for the development, delivery and management of Non-Credit Programs, specifically, Corporate Education, Professional Development programs, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and CFP programs. The incumbent has primary administrative responsibilities for collaborating and cooperating with the schools and the college who partner with SCS in assuring quality programs and instruction. The recruitment of faculty to teach students for existing and new programs is also a primary responsibility of the Assistant Dean.

The Assistant Dean works with the Director of Marketing & Communications to develop a recruitment strategy for the programs and is responsible for creating an annual Non-Credit Programming and fiscal plan for submission to the Dean.

Principal accountabilities include:

• Providing leadership and management on a daily basis for planning, scheduling, delivery and maintenance of Non-Credit Program activity, including advising the development of new business in Non-Credit Programming;
• Interacting with academic leadership and faculty of Northwestern University to identify new non-credit markets while maintaining excellence in courses and programs and to sustain quality instruction in all educational activity;
• Developing curriculum for new programs, in consultation with Dean of the School of Continuing Studies and Associate Dean of Academics;
• Collaborating with the Director of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), Director of Corporate Education and Director of CFP Programs to develop and implement ideas for improving business processes, and increasing program revenues and margins;
• Enhancing customer relationship management by developing systems to improve customer service and increase student recruitment and retention;
• Working with registration and other units within SCS on new systems to improve student and faculty services;
• Conducting market research, analyzing programming efforts of other schools and preparing reports of programming information to determine viability of current or new programming for SCS;
• Collaborating with Registration on delivery and analysis of enrollment trends;
• Assisting Assistant Dean of External Affairs in revenue and expense forecasting;
• Performing budget reconciliation with the Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration;
• Managing academic calendar for Professional Development programs;
• Organizing the support staff structure and delegating duties and providing general supervision of staff;
• Formally recommending hiring, promotion and termination of departmental exempt and non-exempt staff;
• Performing other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• A PhD or the equivalent combination of experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired;
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in higher education environment;
• Ability to complete academic planning for adult student population;
• Strong technical skills;
• Capability to think, act and lead strategically;
• Ability to take initiative;
• Appreciation of need to achieve high customer satisfaction (student and faculty);
• Strive for excellence with work processes and outcomes;
• Ability to receive and to successfully utilize constructive feedback;
• Ability to successfully function in a team-orientedenvironment;
• Ability to set clear expectations and provide feedback and guidance for subordinates/team;
• Ability to effectively manage time;
• Ability to effectively communicate written and verbally.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 7+ years of leadership experience in higher education environment;
• Previous experience administering and budgeting of degree programs in a university or corporate setting.

Northwestern University offers a comprehensive benefits plan, including tuition discounts. All resumes for this position must be received through the electronic recruiting system. For consideration, please click on the link below. You will be directed to Northwestern University's electronic recruiting system, eRecruit, where you will search and apply for current openings. To apply for this position in eRecruit, enter the Job Opening ID number #12330 or the position title in the appropriate search field. Once you apply, you will receive an email confirming submission of your resume. For all resumes received, if there is interest in your candidacy, the human resources recruiter or the department hiring manager will contact you.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
Members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/careers

Dean, School of Continuing Education

The American University in Cairo