JOB: Outreach position at U of Wisconsin CREECA

[Jennifer Tishler]

Dear Colleagues,

The Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA) at the 
University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks an Outreach Coordinator to manage 
its outreach program to teachers, business, and the media. This is a 
half-time academic staff position with excellent benefits. We appreciate 
your help in bringing this announcement to the attention of qualified 
candidates. The full position vacancy listing can be found on the Office 
of Human Resources Web site:

http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_057084.html

More information about CREECA can be found here:
http://creeca.wisc.edu

With best wishes to all,
Jennifer
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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 57084

Degree and area of specialization: MA degree required, with a background 
in Russian, East European and/or Eurasian area studies strongly 
preferred. Experience with education or educational administration is 
preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: Candidates 
should be able to demonstrate commitment to outreach for different 
communities, including K-16, media, business, and government; have 
experience working with diverse groups; have excellent writing, 
communication, and organizational skills; be able to multitask and work 
independently as well as cooperatively on more than one project; 
demonstrate proficiency in public speaking to a variety of audiences.

Principal duties: The Outreach Coordinator will manage outreach 
activities for a Title VI National Resource Center: The Center for 
Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA). Under the direction of 
the Center Director and Associate Director, the Outreach Coordinator will:

*Work to increase knowledge and understanding of Central and East 
Europe, Russia, and Central Asia,
particularly among K-16 students and teachers, business, media, and 
government;
*Coordinate annual outreach events;
*Plan and coordinate annual summer workshops for K-12 teachers, maintain 
on-going
relations with K-16 teachers and WI Dept. of Public Instruction 
personnel, and broaden
outreach in the state by organizing faculty visits to K-12 classrooms;
*Work with heritage communities to better integrate them into different 
learning communities;
*Attend national and regional outreach and education conferences;
*Investigate funding opportunities for outreach activities and assist in 
the preparation of
external grant applications and reports;
*Maintain on-going relations with student clubs and organizations;
*Maintain teacher resource lending library;
*Answer inquiries about the program activities;
*Perform other tasks as needed that contribute to the overall success 
and smooth
functioning of CREECA.
A period of evaluation will be required
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Appointment type:     Academic Staff
Department(s):     L&S/STUDIES PROGRAMS
Full time salary rate:     Minimum $34,332 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term:     This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent:     50%
Anticipated begin date:     SEPTEMBER 01, 2007
Number of positions:     1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: AUGUST 22, 2007

HOW TO APPLY:

Send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #57084 to
JENNIFER TISHLER     Phone: 608-262-3379
210 INGRAHAM HALL     TTY: N/A
1155 OBSERVATORY DRIVE     Fax: 608-265-3062
MADISON WI 53706-1397     Email: jtishler at creeca.wisc.edu

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information 
regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. 
Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
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Jennifer Ryan Tishler
Associate Director
Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA)
210 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
tel. 608-262-3379
fax. 608-890-0267
http://www.creeca.wisc.edu

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