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All employment ads are placed online, and some of the ads, upon request, also appear in the Association's newsletter, InFocus, at no extra charge.

June 2008

The ads that appear in this section were posted online in June 2008. (We no longer organize the ads by month online according to the publication date of InFocus.)

Updated July 3, 2008

• Penn State: Instructional Designer, Distance Learning
• Penn State: Instructional Designer, Blended/Hybrid Learning Initiative
• Lincoln University of Missouri: Distance Education Instructional Designer
• Bowling Green State University: Assistant Director, Office of Educational Outreach
• Harvard DCE: Associate Dean of the Graduate Management Program, Division of Continuing Education
• Education Management Corporation: Campus Presidents
• California State University-Stanislaus: Director, University Extended Education
• Ohio State University: Director, Continuing Education
• Mercer University: Dean, College of Continuing and Professional Studies
• Penn State: Director of Marketing
• Walden University: Executive Director, Center for Student Success
• University of Missouri: Program Director, 4-H and Youth Development
• Cambridge College: President
• Auburn University: Associate Director, Center for Governmental Services

Instructional Designer, Distance Learning

Penn State

Posted: June 24, 2008

Penn State’s World Campus has an opening for an Instructional Designer in the dynamic and evolving field of distance education. As an Instructional Designer, with the World Campus, you will work with faculty to design and develop on-line credit courses that reach Penn State’s distance education students. You will be responsible as lead project manager, working with other members of your team, and use a range of technology-enhanced systems. You will need to be comfortable developing content for a variety of delivery modes, including Web pages, course management systems, and Web conferencing systems. This job will be filled as baseline, intermediate, or mid-level, depending upon the successful candidate’s education and experience.  Minimum educational and work-related experience requirements are:  Master’s degree in Instructional Systems or Educational Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The job requires a solid understanding of the pedagogical principles of instructional systems theory, and an enthusiasm for existing and emerging educational technologies. You need to possess an in-depth understanding of instructional design issues related to teaching and learning in distance/on-line courses, be able to demonstrate best practices, and effectively articulate to faculty the advantages and disadvantages of various pedagogical techniques/principles. The job also requires that the candidate have solid communication skills, can work effectively in a team environment and have a demonstrated appreciation for working with diverse audiences. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume at www.psu.jobs or mail to Employment & Compensation Division, Job #: G-27899, The Pennsylvania State University, Fifth Floor, James M. Elliott Building, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to 814-865-3750.

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

Instructional Designer, Blended/Hybrid Learning Initiative

Penn State

Posted: June 24, 2008

Penn State’s World Campus is looking for a dynamic and creative individual to serve as an Instructional Designer for our Blended/Hybrid Learning Initiative. You will assist faculty with the design and development of fully on-line credit courses and hybrid alternatives. You will be the lead project manager, and serve as an Instructional and Technology Designer using a range of technology-enhanced systems, and participate on a variety of program and design teams and special research projects, while serving our diverse population of students.  This job will be filled as baseline, intermediate, or mid-level, depending upon the successful candidate’s education and experience. Minimum educational and work-related experience requirements are: Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, adult education or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You must be knowledgeable and up to-date on instructional pedagogy and instructional strategies related to on-line education to create templates spanning several courses and faculty development sessions effectively; and be a well organized collaborator, to assist faculty in meeting project deadlines. Penn State uses the ANGEL Course Management System. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume at www.psu.jobs or mail to Employment & Compensation Division, Job #: G-27941, The Pennsylvania State University, Fifth Floor, James M. Elliott Building, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to 814-865-3750.

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

Distance Education Instructional Designer

Lincoln University of Missouri

Posted: June 19, 2008

The Division of Continuing Education is seeking an instructional designer to provide expertise for the development and support of online courses and specialized educational programs. This position is responsible for managing the instructional development process, setting standards for assisting faculty in the design of curriculum and instruction, development of learning resources, and retooling courses and course segments to electronic delivery methods.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in instructional technology, information technology, or computer science.  Candidates with extensive qualified experience and a degree in curriculum design, education, or communications will be considered.  Three to five years experience in course design, curriculum design, or e-learning, preferably in higher education, is desirable. Experience with graphic and multimedia software, web site design software, and online course management tools are recommended.  Note:  The University is in the process of transitioning learning management systems from Blackboard to Angel.

Applicant must have knowledge of principles and practices of instructional design and e-learning, and strong project management skills. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills are required in addition to being customer service oriented and a team player.

Salary is commensurate with experience.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.  The application process and full job description are available on our website, http://www.lincolnu.edu.

Lincoln University is an Equal Opportunity
Affirmative Action Employer

Assistant Director, Office of Educational Outreach, BGSU Firelands

Bowling Green State University

Posted: June 19, 2008, Updated June 30, 2008

The Office of Educational Outreach is responsible for continuing education in the Firelands College region.  The purpose of the assistant director’s position is to research, develop, implement, market, and evaluate non-credit professional development and personal enrichment programs that are in consonance with the mission and goals of the University.  Programs may include open-enrollment, contract training, online education and conferences.  The assistant director is responsible for Workforce Development programs including Higher Education Initiatives and Targeted Industry Grant implementation, records keeping, and reporting.

For a complete job description for this and all current Administrative Staff vacancies please visit http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/ohr/employment/adm_staff/page11137.html  or contact the Office of the Dean at (419) 433-5560 or ohr@bgsu.edu.  BGSU is an AA/EO employer/educator. 

Associate Dean of the Graduate Management Program, Division of Continuing Education

Harvard DCE

Posted: June 19, 2008

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) seeks an Associate Dean for its Graduate Management Program. Reporting to the Dean of Continuing Education and working closely with other senior managers, the associate dean sets the strategic direction for the management program, designs program curriculum and assesses its value and effectiveness, recruits faculty and works with them to create new courses and update existing ones, and looks for opportunities to serve area employers and take advantage of emerging markets.
                                     
The Division of Continuing Education offers more than 120 management courses in Harvard Extension School and Harvard Summer School, accounting for 5,500 enrollments each year. The associate dean is responsible for these courses, and collaborates with other DCE program directors and deans to advance distance education, develop courses that serve multiple markets (e.g., biotechnology, environmental management), and ensure that the Division achieves its academic and financial objectives. Works with communications and marketing department to understand market trends and to ensure that DCE remains the institution of choice for students’ continuing education needs. 

DCE also offers a Certificate in Management and a Master of Liberal Arts in Management to approximately 320 students. The associate dean ensures that the management office operates with a high level of professionalism and efficiency and works with the director of professional degree and certificate programs to provide excellent customer service to students, many of whom are busy professionals or international students. Working collaboratively with other senior managers, the associate dean develops and implements DCE policies, procedures, and services that enhance the experience of the students and advances the Division’s mission.  

Experience, skills: Deep familiarity with, and experience teaching in, the field of business education, executive education, or corporate training strongly preferred. MBA or related academic or professional experience preferred. Experienced manager with proven energetic and collaborative leadership style with success in  motivating and managing a service-oriented team.  Successful experience in establishing productive relationships with the private sector and across complex organizations.

Send cover letter and résumé to Ruth Faris, Personnel Officer, Harvard DCE, 51 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138.

Campus Presidents

Education Management Corporation

Posted: June 18, 2008

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Education Management Corporation (EDMC), seeks Campus Presidents to oversee delivery of a rewarding higher education experience at branch campuses of The Art Institutes and Brown Mackie College College, located in cities throughout the country.

Campus Presidents:

• provide leadership to the overall educational and administrative functions of their campus
• oversee the academic quality, operational effectiveness, human resources development, and growth of their campus
• manage full P&L
• represent the campus to the local and greater community, building recognition and visibility

EDMC is among the largest providers of private post-secondary education in North America, and is comprised of 83 campus sites within its four educational systems: The Art Institutes, Argosy University, Brown Mackie College, and South University. Its schools offer a broad range of academic and career-focused programs concentrated in the creative and applied arts, behavioral sciences, education, health sciences, and business fields, conferring a range of degrees and program certificates. EDMC employs nearly 14,500 faculty and staff, and enrolls nearly 100,000 students.

As part of its effort to develop a strong cadre of leaders, EDMC is launching a four-month Executive Development Program for new Campus Presidents. The rollout of this program provides impetus for a series of presidential searches to fill vacancies and new growth opportunities.  Because of the organization’s on-going expansion, EDMC is deeply interested in identifying strong talent and then aligning it with the appropriate opportunity. Program participants should have geographic flexibility.

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent business acumen, strong operational experience, astute financial skills, and an understanding of the higher education environment, including admissions and increasing enrollment to meet aggressive goals. The ideal candidate's background should include executive leadership of a program within a higher educational institution and a strong entrepreneurial orientation.

Nominations, recommendations or expressions of confidential interest (including cover letter, curriculum vitae, and five references) may be directed electronically to:

Kim M. Morrisson, Ph.D., Andrew Wheeler, and Lauren Smith, Managing Directors or
Sandra Goldman, Vice President and Manuel A. Gongon, Jr., Associate Consultant
Diversified Search Ray & Berndtson
 http://careers.vurvexpress.com/jobprofile.cfm?szWID=9528&szCID=42878&szOrderID=505574&szSiteID=114

EDMC@divsearch.com • 215-656-3543

Additional information about EDMC can be found at www.EDMC.com.

Director, University Extended Education

California State University-Stanislaus

Posted: June 18, 2008

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS is seeking a dynamic, experienced entrepreneurial person to lead the growth of its extended education programs.  The University is seeking an accomplished and innovative leader able to identify strategic niches for delivering distinctive continuing education programs marked by quality and responsiveness to regional, state, and international opportunities.   Highly desired is experience in the creation and advocacy of new approaches to program delivery, including on-line learning, educational technology, and international programs, for serving a highly diverse, rapidly growing region in the Central Valley of California. 

The director will work collaboratively with each of six academic Colleges, other University divisions, local governmental entities, the external business community, and international partners to generate new resources through the delivery of a wide range of credit and non-credit domestic and international programs, including special session certificate and degree programs.  The director reports directly to the Provost.

THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley, one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and approximately 400 FTE faculty. The University offers 40 undergraduate majors, 7 post-graduate credentials, and 19 master's programs serving 8,836 students. New instruction facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences, and performing arts. The Nora & Hashem Naraghi Hall of Science, a state-of-the-art facility, opened in 2007.

QUALIFICATIONS:
An ideal candidate will have had achievements in developing highly successful credit and non-credit university and/or industry programs that provide opportunities for lifelong learning.  A demonstrated capability for positive, innovative planning and effective responses to emerging opportunities, and accomplishments in marketing credit and non-credit programs is highly desirable.  A proven history and current experience in the creation and advocacy of new approaches to program delivery, including on-line learning, educational technology, and international programs.  A suitable candidate must possess extensive administrative experience with fiscal and personnel management, and organizational, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.  Demonstrated success in working in a multi-ethnic environment that supports diversity.  An ability to analyze critically and respond to changing economic and social trends for meeting the needs of adult learners.  A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management or job-related field is required.  An advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
 
SALARY RANGE: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus an excellent benefits package.  Benefits information is available at: http://www.calstate.edu/Benefits/Summaries/2007_MPP.pdf

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: This position has a desired starting date of August 1, 2008, or as soon as possible thereafter.  Screening of applications begins July 1, 2008 and continues until the position is filled.  For full consideration, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names of five professional references.  Forward applications electronically to: RPugh@csustan.edu or MAllgire@csustan.edu

Applications may be mailed to:
Mr. Roger L. Pugh
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management/Chair, Search Committee
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle, MSR 150
Turlock, CA  95382
For more information, please visit: http://web.csustan.edu/HR/

CSU STANISLAUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX/SECTION 503/504 EMPLOYER.

Director, Continuing Education

Ohio State University

Posted: June 16, 2008

The Ohio State University is currently accepting applications for an individual to serve as Director and senior administrative officer of the Office of Continuing Education reporting to the Vice President for Outreach. The Director will lead and direct the academic and credit operations, non-credit programs, conferences and continuing professional education programs of the office; represent the office concerning continuing education programs and activities with other University offices and external organizations; direct operations of non-traditional student enrollment unit of the University and serve as College Secretary of Continuing Education; advise Vice President on existing programs & assists in development of new initiatives; and oversee the day to day operations of the Continuing Education departments.

Requirements: Doctoral Degree or equivalent education/experience; Experience in continuing education administration in institution of higher education; active involvement in the development of resources and external financial support; and experience in public service environment.

For a complete position description and application instructions please visit: www.jobsatosu.com and search by requisition number 339678. To assure consideration, applications must be received by June 29, 2008.

To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.

Dean, College of Continuing and Professional Studies

Mercer University

Posted: June 12, 2008

Mercer University invites applications and nominations for an energetic and creative academic entrepreneur to serve as Dean of the College of Continuing and Professional Studies. The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College, which offers undergraduate majors in criminal justice, human services, liberal studies, and organization leadership, and master’s degrees in community counseling, public safety leadership, and school counseling. The Dean’s Office is housed on the Atlanta campus of Mercer University.

The College was established in January of 2003 and offers undergraduate and graduate academic programs and lifelong learning opportunities for adults who seek leadership roles in their communities and beyond, professional transition and advancement, and lives that have meaning and purpose.  The College also contributes to the quality of education provided to students enrolled in other academic units by offering general education and elective courses at the Regional Academic Centers in Douglas County, Eastman, Henry County, and on the Macon and Atlanta campuses. 

The College seeks a visionary and entrepreneurial leader and excellent communicator with a successful record in administration, teaching, and outreach to the community, a person who embraces diversity, is committed to academic excellence, and is an advocate of education and service both within the university and in the community.

The Dean of the College will demonstrate a proven record as an effective leader and administrator within a comprehensive university environment, and understand how to develop and promote quality academic programs for adult learners in a competitive educational marketplace.

The Dean of the College must also fully understand, embrace, and enthusiastically articulate and advance the mission and vision of the College of Continuing and Professional Studies.

This position affords the ideal candidate:  

• An opportunity to leverage her or his leadership skills to influence innovative undergraduate and graduate adult learner programs at an institution with an excellent reputation for providing rigorous adult programs.
• A chance to create new initiatives and programs in a college with a reputation for creating innovative programs, graduating exceptional professionals, and making a difference in the communities it serves.
• An opportunity to lead a strong cadre of faculty who bring real-world practical perspective to teaching along with strong academic credentials, and who are committed to quality and teaching excellence.

Essential Skills and Knowledge include:

• Demonstrated experience and success with innovative adult programs in off-campus educational settings.
• Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities and relationship skills. A persuasive, yet collaborative style of leadership is essential.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial behavior. The ideal candidate will seek opportunities and respond to the changing needs of the communities served by the College.
• Commitment to the value and importance of offering all adult learners a high quality educational experience. This candidate will value diversity and relate effectively to all people.
• Experience with curriculum and new program development for undergraduate and graduate programs for working adults and with the use of on-line technology in meeting the educational needs of adult learners.
• Strong collaboration and team-building skills.  Keen listening skills and active solicitation of different perspectives on issues affecting the College are required.
• Demonstrated successful experience in building collaboration and community partnerships; the ability to develop connections with external groups, especially alumni and professional associations, and to establish a vital presence in the community.
• Demonstrated success in encouraging, nurturing, and supporting faculty development initiatives, faculty governance, collegiality, and leadership in the College.
• A strong commitment to collaboration with other academic units to develop new programs and enhance current ones.
• Knowledge and understanding of enrollment trends and the competitive environment in which higher education competes to enroll adult students.

The Dean of the College reports directly to the Provost. The successful candidate should possess an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a field relevant to the curricula and programs of the College.

APPLICATIONS:  Review of applicant files will begin immediately and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.  Candidates interested in applying should access www.mercerjobs.com to complete a brief online application and attach appropriate documents.

AA/EOE/ADA

Director of Marketing

Penn State

Posted: June 4, 2008

Penn State’s World Campus (on-line education) has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an energetic, goal-focused, experienced marketing professional. The Director of Marketing for Penn State World Campus is responsible for strategically directed marketing that meets multi-million dollar revenue goals. Responsibilities include: guiding market research and strategy, creative services and public relations resources to support World Campus initiatives; management responsibility for a staff of 11 marketing professionals; creating a comprehensive marketing and promotions plan for on-line credit and non-credit education that includes e-marketing, new media and traditional promotion channels; implementing strategies across appropriate departments including marketing, program development, faculty, sales and client service; developing and overseeing the World Campus marketing budget. Requires Master’s degree (MBA or similar advanced degree preferred) or equivalent, plus three years of work-related experience.  Excellent communication and negotiation skills as well as effectively working with diverse audiences are critical to success. Effective experience in brand management and marketing on-line education services is desired. To learn more about Penn State’s World Campus, visit www.worldcampus.psu.edu.

Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume at www.psu.jobs or mail to Employment & Compensation Division, Job #: I-26931, The Pennsylvania State University, Fifth Floor, James M. Elliott 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.

Executive Director, Center for Student Success

Walden University

Posted: June 4, 2008

Walden University is an accredited institution committed to quality higher education, positive social change, and broad access through distance learning. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees at a distance in education, management and technology, health sciences, social and behavioral sciences, business administration and information systems. The Executive Director, Center for Student Success is responsible for providing leadership, support, and direction for the Center for Student Success (CSS) at Walden University. This position reports to the Chief Academic Officer and the Senior Vice President.

This Center for Student Success provides university-wide academic support services and resources that facilitate undergraduate and graduate student progress toward degree completion. CSS services and programs currently include the Walden Library, the Writing Center, Academic Residencies, Career Services, Student Success Courses, Academic Advising, and Academic Integrity and Student Conduct Review. The Executive Director supervises the directors of each service area.

***THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN***

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership in meeting goals and objectives of the center in support of the university's mission.
• Recruit, hire, develop and supervise staff.
• Assess the effectiveness and outcomes of initiatives, programs and services.
• Oversee the development and management of complex set of 5 interrelated operational budgets including Library, Residencies, Writing Center, Career Center and Student Success Courses.
• Participate in university-wide strategic and operational planning as a member of the Universities Leadership Team.
• Knowledge of current issues in distance learning.
• Customer Focus, Teamwork, Accountability, Problem-Solving

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the Business
• Management Skills
• Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity
• Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking
• Communication Skills

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

• PhD with at least five years of experience in higher education, preferably distance education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer-focused orientation.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Evidence of effective and innovative leadership and problem-solving, shown through accountability and superior results.
• Strong computer skills required, including experience in online learning applications (i.e. ECollege, Blackboard, Web Development etc.).
• Ability to provide leadership in a rapidly growing international environment.
• Experience leading a team of multiple departments.

 ***TO APPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING URL LINK:

https://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=737&ji=2203425&sn=I

Director, 4-H and Youth Development

University of Missouri Extension

Posted: June 4, 2008

Location:                                             University of Missouri Extension, 4-H Center for Youth Development, Columbia, Missouri, MU Campus
Salary:                                                 Commensurate with education and experience

This is a 12-month academic position. Appointment may be made on the tenure or non tenure track, depending on departmental and University approval of the academic credentials and qualifications of the successful candidate.

POSITION SUMMARY

Program Directors, in collaboration with the Director of Extension, Director of Off-Campus Operations, and Regional Directors, provide leadership for state-wide community academic programs. Program Directors provide primary leadership for needs assessments, program development, and coordination of resources to ensure successful research-based educational programs throughout Missouri.

Program Directors are responsible for effective collaboration and communication with University of Missouri extension faculty, staff, and administrators and with colleagues in cooperating colleges and campuses within the University of Missouri system and with Lincoln University.

The 4-H Youth Development Program Director is responsible for providing innovative and visionary leadership and creativity to educational youth programming, including fostering interdisciplinary team efforts, coordination of extension research programs, and acquisition, leadership, and leadership of revenue generation opportunities in support of societal and economic needs and issues of Missouri.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of master’s degree required with evidence of scholarly mastery of subject-matter relevant to youth development.

Five or more years of land-grant extension or equivalent experience in community based education.

Successful experience with leading 4-H youth development programs.

Demonstrated understanding of the educational process with developing, managing, and evaluating educational programs, including a demonstrated ability to promote creativity and vision in program development.

Successful experience in securing funding to support new and existing programs.

Experience as an effective liaison between or among various groups, including the ability to engage in successful negotiation, collaboration, and conflict resolution.

Significant successful experience in the administration and leadership of educational programs, including experience leading and managing people, strategic planning, and fiscal management.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Earned Ph.D. or an equivalent professional terminal degree.

Experience with distance-learning methodologies.

BENEFITS

This position offers paid time off, including 17 – 22 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, and 8 paid holidays each year. Enrollment in health, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance, retirement, work injury benefits, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts are available. In addition, a 50 percent reduction of educational fees is available for eligible spouse or dependent child of eligible employees for up to six credit hours of University of Missouri college level courses per semester. For more information about our benefits, please visit http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/departments/hr/benefits/.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application review will begin July 17, 2008 and will continue until position is filled.

Interested candidates may apply by sending a letter of interest identifying professional strengths and how those fit the position, vitae, statements of philosophy of leadership and of 4-H youth development, and all academic transcripts to: Melinda Adams, MU Extension Human Resources, 205 Whitten Hall, Columbia, MO 65211. Electronic copies accepted at hrdext@missouri.edu.   To view the complete position announcement go to http://extension.missouri.edu/careers/positionannouncements/4HProgDir.html

For application procedure questions please call (573) 882-4721 or email hrdext@missouri.edu. For position responsibility questions please contact Dr. Mary Simon Leuci, Committee Chair, Community Development Program Director and Assistant Dean for College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, at (573) 882-2937 or leucim@missouri.edu .   EEO / ADA / AA Employer

President

Cambridge College

Posted: June 4, 2008

Cambridge College seeks an accomplished manager, visionary leader, and progressive educator with a collaborative and entrepreneurial style for the position of President. A private institution committed to providing quality, affordable education for working adults, Cambridge College prepares students for professional careers in such fields as education, health care, business, counseling, psychology, and social services. Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, an unrivaled cultural and intellectual center, the College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a doctoral program in Educational Leadership, at eight additional locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Since its founding in 1971, Cambridge College has provided working adults access to high-quality, time efficient, affordable higher education. The College’s distinctive and inclusive learning philosophy embraces students as they are - their inherent strengths, their cultural and community origins, the challenges they have overcome, and the experiences that inform their professional and personal development. Cambridge College currently enrolls approximately 9,300 students, employs over 1,000 faculty and staff and has an operating budget of $46 million.

The next President will lead Cambridge College through a time of tremendous opportunity and promise and must be astute in recognizing and taking advantage of market opportunities. The President, together with the Board of Trustees, will set the agenda and strategic vision for the future of the institution, embracing the core mission of the College while enhancing its sense of community, its overall intellectual environment and providing financial leadership and operating management at the highest possible levels. As the chief ambassador for Cambridge College, the President will establish or strengthen partnerships and relationships with area businesses, industries, foundations, alumni, local, state and federal government agencies, and other educational institutions and organizations. The President will also be charged with guiding the College’s growth towards progressive educational and intellectual practices, with an entrepreneurial spirit tempered by managerial prowess.

The successful candidate will be a proven leader recognized equally for both his/her passion for the mission and ability to drive organizational change. S/he will be a strong advocate for adult education, and demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the many forms of diversity. In addition, s/he will possess a track record of success in internal management, strategic planning, financial administration and development, preferably within the context of non-traditional higher education. Experience leading large, complex organizations is required. An earned doctorate or other terminal degree is preferred.

Please direct all inquiries (including requests for detailed position profile), applications, and nominations, in confidence, to: Kristin Demong, Vice President & Director or Bernie Muller, Associate, Isaacson, Miller, 334 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116; email: 3649@imsearch.com .  Electronic submission of credentials strongly encouraged.

More information on Cambridge College can be found at
http://www.cambridgecollege.edu

Cambridge College is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse academic environment for its students, faculty, and staff

Associate Director

Auburn University Center for Governmental Services

Posted: June 3, 2008

The Center for Governmental Services at Auburn University invites applications for the position of Associate Director.  The Center’s primary mission is to promote excellence in government at the municipal, county and state levels across Alabama.  Services provided by the Center includes training, technical assistance, information technology, and survey research.  The Associate Director will work closely with the Director and with state and local officials to identify, define, promote and address training and technical assistance needs, conduct applied research projects, and develop outreach programs and conferences that improve public service across the state and nationally.  The position will assist in the development and implementation of special initiatives and conferences in the following areas: emergency management, immigration, entrepreneurship and international public/private partnerships.  The Associate Director will also assist with the development of the National Transparency Institute, and other programs designed to further promote the Center’s unique mission on a broader national and international scale.  The appointment is on a 12-month basis.
                                   
An earned doctorate in Political Science, Public Administration and Policy, or related field is required. Candidates who have demonstrated experience in management in the public sector, training or policy program administration and governmental organizational studies are strongly encouraged to apply.   The successful candidate will have well-developed interpersonal skills, demonstrated skills in project management and implementation, survey research, demographic studies, and broad-range abilities in program development and administration.
 
Review of applications will begin on June 20, 2008 and continue until a candidate is recommended for appointment.  Please submit a cover letter, vita and three references to:  Associate Director Search Committee, Center for Governmental Services, 2236 Haley Center, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, 36849.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.