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<http://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
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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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