Position Announcement: University of Vermont, Special Assistant to Dean Birdie MacLennan 02 Apr 2004 20:53 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 14:54:27 -0500 From: Scott Schaffer <scott.schaffer@uvm.edu> Subject: Position Vacancy Announcement: Special Assistant to the Dean Please find below the Position Vacancy Announcement for the new position of Special Assistant to the Dean for Development, Planning, Outreach and Public Relations. The Search Committee would like to encourage you to forward this announcement to any colleagues who might have an interest. Thank you. On behalf of the Search Committee, Scott L. Schaffer Bailey/Howe Library University of Vermont Burlington, VT 05405 Scott.Schaffer@uvm.edu 802-656-2503 --- University of Vermont Libraries Position Vacancy Announcement Special Assistant to the Dean for Development, Planning, Outreach and Public Relations The University of Vermont Libraries seeks a dynamic and forward thinking professional to provide initiative and facilitation for fund raising, public relations, outreach and marketing. The University, located in Burlington, the state's largest city, is a public research university with 7400 undergraduate and 1,600 graduate students. The Libraries include the Bailey/Howe Library serving the Colleges of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Education, Engineering and the schools of Business and Natural Resources, and the Dana Medical Library, serving the Colleges of Medicine and Nursing & Health Sciences. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Dean of Libraries/Chief Information Officer, the Special Assistant coordinates strategic and ongoing planning processes and facilitates progress toward specific planning goals; heightens the visibility of the Libraries through various communication and outreach mechanisms; assists in the establishment of a University Libraries External Board of Directors; seeks grant, foundation, corporate and/or private support for emerging library projects in collaboration with the Dean's Council and Libraries' faculty and staff and the University Office of Sponsored Programs; facilitates private fund development through the University Libraries' Capital Campaign; conducts research, assessments and policy analyses to provide background information relevant to projects and grant proposals; promotes cooperative teams across functional areas for initiatives such as building projects and new service programs; carries out special projects and participates in teams as defined and directed by the Dean in coordination with directors and department heads, and participates in university initiatives that involve or affect the library. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS degree from an ALA accredited program or international equivalent; 3-5 years experience in professional librarianship or a combination of library or other relevant experience; successful project management experience; record of working with diverse internal and external constituencies; demonstrated excellent written, oral and electronic communication skills; team or group leadership and facilitation skills, and experience in grant and fundraising programs. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in marketing or public relations. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Available at http://library.uvm.edu/about/jobs/special-assistant.html APPOINTMENT AND APPLICATION INFORMATION: Qualifications should merit appointment at the rank of library assistant (min. $43,337) or library associate (min. $53,004) professor, non-tenure track. The position is represented by the United Academics collective bargaining unit. Salary and rank are dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefit package includes TIAA/CREF or alternate plan, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual leave. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2004. Send letter of application, vita, and names and contact information for three professional references to: Connell B. Gallagher, Chair, Special Assistant to the Dean Search Committee, Bailey/Howe Library, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405. The University of Vermont is as AA/EO employer.