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Career Opportunities

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April 2008

Updated April 15, 2008

In this issue:

• Miami University Lifelong Learning: Information Design & Promotions Manager
• University of Wisconsin-Superior: Outreach Specialist, Distance Learning
• Fitchburg State College: Associate Dean for Graduate and Continuing Education
• UC Davis Extension (UCDE): Director of Marketing
• University of Southern Indiana: Program Manager
• The George Washington University: Dean, College of Professional Studies
• University of Central Missouri: Asst Provost for Research & Dean of the School of Graduate & Extended Studies
• University of Missouri-St. Louis: Assistant Dean of CE Marketing and E-communications

Information Design & Promotions Manager

Miami University Lifelong Learning

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, seeks manager to develop and execute a promotion plan, including organizing projects and assessing viability and response.

The successful candidate will have the ability and background to design professional‐level marketing and promotion for non‐credit and credit programs, collaborate with service bureaus, and analyze audience to create materials appropriate to interests and needs to promote and market the programs.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, information design, art or related field, with professional experience; ability to work independently, use time constructively, and set priorities to meet deadlines.

For a complete job description contact Lifelong Learning, lifelearn@muohio.edu, or call 513‐529‐8600.

Miami University is an EOE/AA employer. For information regarding campus crime and safety, visit www.muohio.edu/righttoknow. Hard copy on request.

Outreach Specialist, Distance Learning

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Duties:  Manage enrollment and recruitment planning.  Direct the Center’s advising services.  Coordinate the Individually Designed majors and minors.  Analyze data for continuous improvement.  Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years or relevant work experience; Familiarity with principles of adult education; Experience working with adult learners; Effective written and oral communication skills; Excellent computer skills; Valid driver’s license; Commitment to the highest ethical standards; Effective leadership and teamwork skills.; Understanding of customer service and willingness to provide a supportive environment for students; Interest in the use of technology in the classroom.

Applications instructions:  http://www.uwsuper.edu/wb/hr/academic%5Fstaff/.

A Criminal background check is required.  AA/EOE

Associate Dean for Graduate and Continuing Education

Fitchburg State College

Fitchburg State College seeks an Associate Dean for Graduate and Continuing Education Department. The successful candidate will work collegially with administrators, faculty, staff, students and the community to represent the interests of Graduate and Continuing Education. Will assist in the planning, direction, supervision and administration of the graduate and undergraduate programs and collaborates with department chairs, graduate program chairs and undergraduate program managers to schedule semester course offerings. The successful candidate must possess a minimum of at least three years of academic administrative experience and a Master's Degree with Terminal degree preferred. For full detailed job description and to apply please visit our online jobsite at https://jobs.fsc.edu. Priority review begins May 6, 2008 but remains open until filled.

Fitchburg State College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, actively seeking to develop the diversity of its workforce.

Director of Marketing

UC Davis Extension (UCDE)

Hiring Range: $59,376 - $94,998 per year

UC Davis Extension (UCDE), the continuing education arm of the University of California, Davis, is a dynamic, self-supporting organization enrolling 60,000 adults annually. UCDE seeks a Director of Marketing to lead its full-service communications and research unit.

The chosen candidate will be an exceptional leader with a strong track record in strategic marketing communications. He/She will have the proven ability to lead the development of creatively-compelling, high-performing direct marketing campaigns, make strategic use of new media technologies, and oversee the planning, production and dissemination of 800+ client jobs per year. He/She will bring a strong analytical/strategic mind to marketing research initiatives and be in tune with demographic, social and market trends. Finally, the chosen candidate will possess exceptional managerial skills to lead and motivate a team of 15 and oversee a budget of $2, and the ability to build a strong interpersonal relationships.

View full description at http://jobs.hr.ucdavis.edu/jm/ViewVacancy?id=9957 . 

To apply, submit cover letter, UCD Employment Application & resume to:
Valerie Orick, UC Davis Extension HR, 1333 Research Park Dr., Davis, CA 95618 or email
to vorick@ucdavis.edu.  UCD Application avail. at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Forms . 
Open until filled, but initial review of applications is underway. 
UC Davis is an EOE/AA employer.

Program ManagerEducation

University of Southern Indiana

The University of Southern Indiana is seeking applicants for the position of Program Manager in Instructional Technology Services. The successful candidate will lead planning and course development support for growing distance education program. The Programming Manager will also create and deliver faculty development workshops related to distance education technologies and techniques, ensure team support for programs and courses offered via technology, develop strong relationships with distance education faculty, and supervise the activities of the USI Distance Education Office. Strong candidates will have a master's degree (required) or doctoral degree (preferred) in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a closely related field. Applicants must have experience in faculty training and distance education technologies (Blackboard, videoconferencing, podcasting, etc.) and should have distance education teaching experience in a higher education setting. Excellent oral and written communications skills required. Submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to:

Mr. Dana Willett, Director of Instructional Technology Services
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47712
www.usi.edu

The University of Southern Indiana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Dean, College of Professional Studies

The George Washington University

The George Washington University invites applications and nominations for an energetic and creative academic entrepreneur to serve as Dean of its College of Professional Studies. Established in 2001 and aligned with the University's strategic plan for academic excellence, the college mission is to solidify, strengthen and strategically expand graduate professional education and explore selective undergraduate opportunities, including programs that meet the needs of mid-career and continuous learning audiences. GW's College of Professional Studies offers the Associate, Bachelor, and Master of Professional Studies degree programs through its own faculty and University-wide participating faculty (cps.gwu.edu). It also manages an extensive portfolio of off-campus graduate programs offered by other GW schools.

The Dean will embrace the mission and vision of the college as an entrepreneurial academic organization, inspire and guide the strategic development and growth of the college, advocate for the needs of part-time, distance, and adult students, and articulate a plan to meet emerging regional, national, and international talent needs. The Dean will enhance and communicate the college's points of pride, including serving as an enabling platform for curricular innovation and new graduate-level programs, developing new forms of program design and delivery, generating substantial financial resources for the University, and engaging the Metropolitan Washington, D.C., community and a broader national and global audience to serve the education needs of mid-career professionals. The Dean will collaborate with the deans and faculties of the other eight colleges within GW.

The Dean reports to Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (the University's chief academic officer) and serves as a member of the Council of Deans.

The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate, a strong record of collaborative senior-level organizational leadership, significant experience in academic administration, and demonstrated business and marketing expertise. The University invites applicants from a variety of backgrounds, preferably those who would be appropriate for a faculty appointment at The George Washington University.

To be considered, applications should include a letter of interest that conveys the applicant's qualifications for the position in addition to a curriculum vita and contact information for three professional references. The review of completed applications will begin May 12, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Applications should be sent, preferably electronically, to Chris Orlando, Office of the Associate Vice President of Academic Operations, Phillips Hall 412, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052 (corlando@gwu.edu).

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Assistant Provost for Research and Dean of the School of Graduate and Extended Studies

University of Central Missouri

The University of Central Missouri seeks a forward thinking and entrepreneurial leader to serve in this newly created position.  This position aligns the existing offices of Graduate Studies, Extended Campus, and Sponsored Programs.  This Assistant Provost and Dean serve as the chief executive for research and for the School of Graduate and Extended Studies.   The ideal candidate is an academic leader who can provide strategic direction to graduate education and research, vision for the use of technology to address the demands of adult learners, and entrepreneurial skills to facilitate cost effective program delivery in collaboration with academic departments. This individual must be effective at communicating with the colleges and other pertinent administrative units.  Earned doctorate in one of the academic areas within the University.  Evidence of teaching excellence, scholarship, and service that would qualify for a tenured position at the rank of full professor in one of the University’s academic departments.  Questions and nominations should be directed to Dr. Gersham Nelson, Chair, Search Committee for Assistant Provost for Research and Dean of the School of Graduate and Extended Studies, Martin Building 126, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Mo  64093 or at ganelson@ucmo.edu.  Persons interested in applying for the position must complete the on line application at jobs.ucmo.edu and should provide:  (1) a cover letter that describes the candidate’s qualifications and interest in the position, (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) names, phone numbers, postal and email addresses of five  references.  Applications received by April 4, 2008 will receive full consideration, but application review will continue until the position is filled.   AA/EEO/ADA

Assistant Dean of CE Marketing and E-communications

University of Missouri-St. Louis

The Division of Continuing Education (CE) at the University of Missouri–St. Louis seeks candidates
for the position of Assistant Dean of CE Marketing and E-communications. The assistant dean provides
leadership and directs the marketing efforts for CE. The primary goal is to enhance CE’s image among
external and internal audiences and gain increased enrollments in CE programs. Duties include: lead
market research projects and interpret data for program planning and campaign creation; create and
administer strategic, results-oriented marketing plans; manage marketing campaigns from development
to final output, including direct mail, print materials, Web sites, advertising, press releases, PR packages,
and e-communications; manage CRM activities; and supervise a professional staff.
Qualifications include a master’s degree in marketing or a related field, 3 to 5 years marketing experience,
and 3 to 5 years management experience. Experience in a university or educational environment is desirable.
This is a 12-month position; salary is commensurate with academic credentials and related experience.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and a current resume, including the names, addresses, email
addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to Chair, Assistant Dean Search
Committee. Send application packages by email in a Word file to ce_asst_dean_resumes@umsl.edu
(preferred method), or by postal mail to 211 J.C. Penney Conference Center, University of Missouri–St. Louis,
One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121.
The complete position description is posted at www.umsl.edu/~conted/aboutus/asstdean.html.

Application review will begin on May 19, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

Visit UM-St. Louis at www.umsl.edu

The University of Missouri–St. Louis is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.