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ADVANCE Program – Executive Director (Job # 35208)
The University of Arizona is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director of the ADVANCE Program. The position will begin on August 1, 2006, pending budgetary approval. The job will be open until filled and review of applications will begin on June 27, 2006.
The goal of the National Science Foundation ADVANCE Program is to increase the participation of women in the scientific and engineering workforce through the increased representation and advancement of women in academic scientific and engineering careers. The University of Arizona's ADVANCE program has three themes: (1) fostering the scientific and leadership careers of women, (2) promoting responsibility for gender equity among faculty and administrators, and (3) equipping the institution for sustainable transformation.
The executive director will be tasked with:
* Coordinating the activities for the workgroups associated with each theme such as a variety of workshops, lectures series and funding competitions.
* Managing work flow; managing the program staff including graduate research assistants and administrative staff.
* Ensuring conformity with the National Science Foundation reporting; preparing periodic reports for NSF and recording program progress and status; preparing other reports for UA management or outside agencies.
* Scheduling and implementing the program work plan and overseeing daily operations and coordinating activities.
* Scheduling and preparing materials for meetings with internal groups and external advisory boards.
* Providing other support to the research program as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Master's degree or equivalent experience in appropriate field or a discipline funded by the National Science Foundation; and,
* Three years of administrative or program experience; OR,
* Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications:
* PhD in an appropriate field or a discipline funded by the National Science Foundation.
To apply, please complete an on-line application for job #35208 at http://www.uacareertrack.com. Please be prepared to attach a CV, a letter of interest, a writing sample, and names of three references.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
University of Arizona is an EEO/AA Employer--M/W/D/V.
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