AAASS Executive Director Search

[Beth Holmgren]

Pls note that the search committee will begin reviewing applications
January 8, 2010.  This is a full-time position.  (posted by Beth
Holmgren)


AAASS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH

The American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies is
seeking to hire a full-time Executive Director for its new
headquarters located at the University of Pittsburgh. The anticipated
starting date for this position is April 15, 2010. The Search
Committee will begin reviewing applications on January 8, 2010.
Finalists will be interviewed at the University of Pittsburgh in early
February.

Responsibilities for the position include supervising staff and
assisting Association officers and committees; preparing the annual
budget and preparing for the Executive Committee and Board meetings;
strategic planning for the organization; fundraising and membership
outreach; serving as liaison with other institutions; and advocacy
work. Some domestic and international travel required.

Qualifications required: advanced degree, Ph.D. preferred; 5 years of
combined administrative and academic experience; familiarity with at
least one of the countries (including its language) in the region
represented by the Association; good interpersonal, supervisory, and
leadership skills; computer skills; excellent written and oral
communication skills.

Applicants must apply online at www.hr.pitt.edu Job #0127383. In
addition, each applicant must send an updated curriculum vitae, cover
letter explaining the applicant's specific qualifications for the
position, and a list of three references with email addresses and
phone numbers to aaassexecsrch at ucis.pitt.edu. In order to be
considered, an applicant must fill out the formal online application
and send supporting materials to the designated email address.

The American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about AAASS, see
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~aaass/. The University of Pittsburgh is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are also in
compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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