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National Center for Youth Law  &nbsp;
The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) amplifies youth power,dismantles racism and other structural inequities, and builds justpolicies, practices, and culture in support of young people. Ourefforts advance justice through research, community collaboration,impact litigation, and policy advocacy that fundamentallytransforms our nation’s approach to education, health, immigration,foster care, and youth justice. Our vision is a world in whichevery young person thrives and has a full and fair opportunity toachieve the future they envision for themselves.  &nbsp;
Development Team &nbsp;
The Development Team’s mission is to ensure that NCYL has thefinancial resources needed to pursue its mission and vision, and touphold NCYL’s inclusive, youth-centered, strengths-based, andequity-focused values in all fundraising efforts and activities.NCYL’s Development Team is raising $20M+ annually from foundations,government agencies, corporations, law firms, and individuals. Weinspire NCYL supporters and educate them about NCYL’s values,impact, and work and build community and nurture strongrelationships among NCYL board members, staff, alumni, andsupporters through fundraising efforts. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Position&nbsp;
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to leverage theirfundraising experience and abilities to improve the lives ofchildren, including immigrants, LGBTQIA youth, those in the childwelfare or justice systems, children and their families who areexperiencing homelessness, and much more. This position will reportto the Senior Philanthropy Director.&nbsp;
Essential Functions&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Oversee NCYL’sfundraising efforts, including individual donors, major donors, lawfirm giving and more.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Ensure that individualdonors are inspired by NCYL’s mission and vision and are activelyengaged in funding the advancement of our goals.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Build strongrelationships with donors and major donors and support theExecutive Director, staff, and board in doing the same. Serve asthe primary contact for donors.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>​​​Oversee all aspectsof individual giving, including annual fundraising campaigns,research, identification, cultivation, solicitation, andstewardship of prospective and current donors.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Work with the SeniorDirector of Philanthropy to develop and carry out a comprehensiveand actionable Major Gifts plan.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>​​​Manage a portfolio ofindividual major donors, moving these donors to give increasinglylarger, multi-year gift commitments.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Leverage board membersto engage in fundraising.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with theSenior Director of Communications on strategic messaging anddigital fundraising and to raise the organization'sprofile.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Supervise keydevelopment staff.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Develop a deepunderstanding of NCYL’s programmatic work to ensure accuraterepresentation of our work to donors and the public.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Qualifications&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>​​​Proven track recordof raising large six figure, multi-year commitments from newsources.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>​​​3 years’ experiencesupervising development team members.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Experience building amajor donor program.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Strong leadershipexperience with the demonstrated ability to mentor and build theskills of staff.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Computer proficiency andan aptitude for learning new systems and software.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Familiarity withSalesforce or other CRMs and grant management tools.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Understanding of thefunding landscape and the ability to locate opportunities for theorganization.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Outstandingcommunication skills, both verbal and written.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Able to ​​occasionallywork weekends and evenings.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Able to travel toattend funder meetings and participate in quarterly team retreatsand occasional meetings with leadership at headquarters.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
PhysicalRequirements &nbsp;
Prolonged periodssitting at a desk and working on a computer. This position mayrequire some travel.&nbsp;
Salary,Benefits, and Location &nbsp;
This is afull-time, exempt position with a competitive salary of $163,379.00annually. A geographic salary differential may be applied if thecandidate resides somewhere other than the Oakland, CA, LosAngeles, CA, New York City, or Washington, DC metro areas. Thismeans that the salary would be reduced if the candidate resides inan area where the cost of labor is less than that of the SanFrancisco Bay Area.&nbsp;
NCYL provides arobust benefits package including health, dental, vision, and lifeinsurances, generous vacation and sick benefits, paid family leave,flexible spending account, employer contribution to a retirementplan, paid sabbatical, and short-term and long-term disabilityinsurance.&nbsp;
There isa strong preference for candidates to reside in the Oakland, CA,Los Angeles, CA, New York City, or Washington, DC metroareas.&nbsp;
NCYL isregistered to do business in the following 13 locations: Arizona,California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts,Michigan, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, DC, andWisconsin. If a candidate is hired but lives in a state where NCYLis not currently registered to do business, their start date mayneed to be delayed until registration can be completed in the newstate. This process may take as much as three months tocomplete.&nbsp;
It is anticipated but not guaranteed that NCYL’s remote workapproach will be in place through 2026. If this policy is revokedprior to 2026, staff will be given at least one year's noticebefore being recalled to a NCYL office.&nbsp; &nbsp;
All positions at NCYL are at-will and paid for by grants anddonations, thus employment with NCYL will be contingent uponcontinued receipt of funding. Nothing in the statement changes theat-will employment relationship.&nbsp;
How toApply&nbsp;
Please submit acover letter and resume at the link below. Please, noemails or calls.&nbsp;
Applyat: <a href="https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2636691" target="_blank">https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2636691</a>&nbsp;
Applicantswith lived experience within any of our practice areas, and Black,Indigenous, and other people of color, are strongly encouraged toapply.&nbsp;
It is thepolicy of NCYL to provide equal employment opportunities to allApplicants (including Employees) regardless of race, ethnicity,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy,breastfeeding, national origin, age, abilities/disabilities,neurotypicality, socioeconomic status, veteran status, maritalstatus, prior convictions, or any other protected classificationsunder federal, state, or local law.&nbsp;

Development Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Finance at Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) has oversight of the financial, risk management and information technology operations of the organization. In collaboration with the Executive Director, the Director of Finance is delegated a high degree of responsibility to recommend and implement fiscal policies and procedures in partnership with university colleagues to ensure that ASI operates appropriately within the financial policies of the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees and the University, while sustaining sound business practices, and strengthening the financial health of ASI.
The Director of Finance will sit as a non-voting member and serve as an advisor to the ASI Student Board of Directors, which doubles as the Sacramento State Student Government. &nbsp;&nbsp;
The ASI Director of Finance serves as ASI administrator in charge in the absence of the Executive Director.&nbsp;
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Accounting 
<ul>
<li>Oversees the supervision and management of all aspects of the functional areas of the Accounting Services department, including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, cashiering, fixed asset management, internal controls, policy development and implementation, legal, and audit compliance as well as maintenance of the general ledger.</li>
<li>Provides insight and education regarding ASI and CSU Sacramento budget and financial operations to the ASI Student Board of Directors, full-time staff, student-staff, campus partners and the student community at a level of their understanding.</li>
<li>Oversees the preparation of the annual financial statements and 990 for ASI and the Union WELL.</li>
<li>Facilitates implementation of quality standards and priority criteria for service processes.</li>
<li>Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction through assessment, staff training, and resource development. Ensures compliance with state and federal tax laws and reporting requirements.</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with all internal controls and identifies potential improvements to increase efficiency of operations and security of company assets.</li>
<li>Evaluates changes in policies, laws, and available resources for impacts and adjustments to related policies, procedures, and staff responsibilities.</li>
<li>Coordinates plans for testing, training, and implementing new and upgraded financial systems.</li>
<li>Manages corporate response to auditors during the annual external audit, CSU audits, and other agency audits.</li>
<li>Prepares reports and supporting documentation for year-end financial statements and state and federal income tax filings.</li>
<li>Reviews and approves internal audits of petty cash, change funds, and inventories of assets and resale products.</li>
<li>Responsible for all cash management activity within the organization to meet short and long-term financial requirements.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Examines and translates financial information related to specific business decisions, reports on operating results, cash flow, financial forecasts, restricted fund activities, investments and related issues.</li>
<li>Examines investments and consults with appropriate staff and investment managers regarding investment needs and maximization of investment income.&nbsp; Makes investment recommendations to the Executive Director.</li>
<li>Provides on-site accounting support for departmental special events (i.e. regattas, ski swap, etc.) as required.</li>
</ul>
Long Term Financial Planning, and Forecasting
<ul>
<li>Develops financial forecasts to determine necessary funding levels for ASI regarding distribution/allocation of fiscal resources.</li>
<li>Monitors the use of student fee revenue and recommends timing and levels of necessary fee increases.</li>
<li>Develops long-term capital funding plans and budgets including maintaining appropriate reserve increases.</li>
<li>Manages investment and banking operations.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Advises Executive Director on all financial matters.</li>
</ul>
Fiscal Services
<ul>
<li>Serves as an advisor to the ASI Student Board of Directors. Provides guidance and support to all elected ASI student officers, especially the ASI Student Vice President of Finance, in the fulfillment of their responsibilities, and to student club and organization officers on the use of ASI funds.</li>
<li>Organizes, directs and supervises the preparation of ASl's annual budget in accordance with the guidelines provided by the ASI Finance and Budget Committee.</li>
<li>Implements the approved budget, and works with ASI department directors to ensure that operations remain within the scope of the approved budget.</li>
<li>Coordinates with the ASI Student Vice President of Finance in the annual budget review process.</li>
<li>Develops and presents ASI budget to the ASI Student Board of Directors and reports on budget status throughout the year to the Student Board of Directors.</li>
<li>Oversees the management of corporate bank accounts.</li>
<li>Oversees internal audit plan; acts as liaison to external audit firm.</li>
<li>Monitors gifts and donations, sales tax liability, fixed asset management and inventory, insurance coverage, and contractual agreements that bind ASI.</li>
<li>Serves as a key resource to ASI Student Government/ASI Student Board of Directors regarding fiscal policies, procedures, and processes.</li>
<li>Fulfills ASl's responsibilities as fiscal agent for the State Hornet Newspaper and Union WELL.</li>
<li>Manages services as agreed upon in the Memorandums of Understanding, including completing and overseeing the financial transactions, record keeping, account collections and financial statements.</li>
<li>Maintains and update the Financial Policy Manual.</li>
</ul>
Committees
<ul>
<li>Serves as a member of the ASI Management Work Team</li>
<li>Serves as a non-voting member of the ASI Finance and Budget Committee</li>
<li>Serves as a non-voting member of the ASI Student Board of Directors</li>
<li>Serves as a member of the AOA Business and Financial Services Committee</li>
<li>Serves as a member of the Student Affairs Manager Group; attends all meetings</li>
</ul>
ADMINISTRATION
<ul>
<li>Ensures effective day-to-day oversight of central corporate functions, including strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, risk management, corporate records, and infrastructure.</li>
<li>Complies with ASI policies, practices and procedures in leading, supervising and managing the ASI Accounting Services department.</li>
<li>Increases the operational strength of the organization through supporting staff professional development.</li>
<li>Supervises the Information Technology team to deliver technical support, network administration, information security, and procurement.&nbsp; Recommends technology strategies and solutions by evaluating organization needs, identifying problems, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements.</li>
<li>Follows all relevant university policies, procedures, and guidelines including, but not limited to, safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.</li>
</ul>
Assessment
<ul>
<li>Develop and execute assessment of programs and/or services for areas of responsibility including, but not limited to, setting and implementing goals, evaluating outcomes and ongoing enhancement.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Participate in the overall ASI assessment planning and goal setting.</li>
</ul>
CORE COMPETENCIES 
<ul>
<li>Leading the Department: Manages and supports organizational transformation; aligns department initiatives with ASI’s mission and vision.</li>
<li>Leading Self: Adheres to the highest standards of ethics, is open to new ideas and approaches; and exhibits leadership behaviors.</li>
<li>Leading Others: Manages effective teams and work groups effectively; builds and maintains relationships.</li>
<li>Effective Communicator: Demonstrates open, honest and respectful written and verbal communication. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, employees and public.</li>
<li>Flexible/Adaptable: Maintains effectiveness in varying work environments where circumstances and priorities are changing.</li>
<li>Resilient: Maintains high performance and composure under pressure, opposition or criticism.</li>
<li>Creativity/Innovation: Encourages new ideas and innovations in programming; questions conventional approaches.</li>
<li>Financial Management: Prepares, justifies and administers the program budget. Monitors expenditures and uses cost benefit thinking to set department priorities.</li>
<li>Policies, Process and Procedures: Acts in accordance with established guidelines; communicates and enforces Associated Students Inc. policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Partnership: Works effectively and collaboratively with campus constituencies to serve a diverse customer population.</li>
<li>Customer-Focused: proactively seeks and finds ways to provide the highest standards of service. </li>
<li>Problem-Solver: Demonstrates broad ways to analyze and handle complex problems and situations.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cooperation: Works effectively with others in order to achieve a shared goal; follows instructions.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Ability to manage the quality and content of organizational finance and accounting, typically demonstrated by eight (8) years of experience managing the fiscal and administrative functions of a complex business unit or a large non-profit and/or the possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field. Relevant work experience may be substitute for required education.</li>
<li>Minimum five (5) years of experience compiling, developing, preparing and publishing comprehensive financial statements in a FASB and/or GASB environment.</li>
<li>Ability to analyze data, develop, and maintain complex statistical and management reports.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to audiences with varying degrees of financial aptitude.</li>
<li>Supervisory experience required.</li>
</ul>
PREFERRED Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field, from an accredited university. Certified Public Accountant (CPA).</li>
<li>Financial management experience in higher education or with a non-­ profit 501(c)(3) organization.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining collegial professional relationships, and delivering first-rate customer service during their most recent five years’ work experience.</li>
<li>Experience working with a Board of Directors, preferably related to a non-profit 501(c)(3) or higher education organization.</li>
<li>Experience supervising a segment of a large information technology operation or all aspects of a small information technology operation.</li>
<li>Experience supervising a major segment of a large accounting operation, or all aspects of a small accounting operation.</li>
<li>Experience in strategic planning for an organization with a variety of departments.</li>
<li>Experience working with external auditors and resolving identified audit findings.</li>
</ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must:
<ul>
<li>Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.</li>
<li>Must be able to climb, kneel, squat, reach overhead</li>
</ul>
WORK ENVIRONMENT 
<ul>
<li>Office setting</li>
</ul>

Director of Finance

Established&nbsp;in 1865, the George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in the nation’s capital. The Law School is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. GW Law is an urban campus located in downtown DC’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood, near to a vibrant mix of museums, restaurants, government and international organizations, the White House, and more. Additional information about the Law School can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.law.gwu.edu/" target="_blank">https://www.law.gwu.edu/</a>.
The George Washington University Law Library seeks a qualified librarian for its Head of Legal Technology &amp; Instructional Services position to begin as early as September 15, 2023. As a member of the library’s dynamic, collaborative Instructional Technology Services team, the librarian in this position has primary oversight for the Office of Legal Technology &amp; Instructional Services. This position leads the development and delivery of services supporting the integration of library resources into the curriculum, the curation and use of the library’s growing electronic resources collection, the use of scholarly communication technologies and services, and the undertaking of digital initiatives. As the subject specialist for legal pedagogy and technology competency, this position works to improve student success by embedding the library in online teaching and learning spaces, integrating librarians into the face-to-face curriculum, and supporting faculty adoption of technologies to achieve learning outcomes.
The Law Library supports the curricular and teaching requirements of the Law School, the research and publication needs of the law faculty, and the study and research needs of the law students; and provides to the scholarly community at large access to a research collection of material about the law and its history. Additional information about the Law Library can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.law.gwu.edu/library" target="_blank">https://www.law.gwu.edu/library</a>.
Please note that initially the librarian in this position will be required to work at the university's Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC; the ability to work remotely in the future will be assessed and determined by the supervisor in accordance with Law School and University policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:&nbsp;
Oversees, coordinates, and/or performs activities of the Office of Legal Technology &amp; Instructional Services, which includes coordination of workflow, training and evaluation of staff, and oversight of personnel issues.
Instructional Services
<ul>
<li>Serves as subject matter expert for law pedagogy, legal technology, and related topics; creates an overall strategic vision to improve the student experience through the integration of technology into the curriculum, integrates Law Library services and instructional programs into Law School initiatives with a focus on legal practice technologies</li>
<li>Oversees the integration of library resources and academic technologies including technology competencies into the curriculum and learning spaces;&nbsp;participates in identifying, implementing, and supporting technology-driven solutions and strategies to enhance the Law School’s teaching and learning experience; stays abreast of technology-focused learning trends and best practices in law schools including technology-related pedagogy as well as technologies used in law practice; develops library-focused reusable learning objects and modules for course site development; partners with Law School faculty and programs on the adoption of tools and techniques to improve teaching and learning; supports faculty with the adoption and integration of instructional technologies to achieve pedagogical outcomes</li>
<li>Develops and delivers programming on technology competencies, the use of existing and emerging legal technologies, and provides guidance on building technology competencies</li>
<li>Serves as liaison for Bloomberg Law, Lexis, and Westlaw online research services account managers and student representatives, coordinates their activities at the law school, performs password management for these research systems and communicates developments regarding these services with library colleagues and law school offices</li>
</ul>
Scholarly Communications
<ul>
<li>Coordinates department activities to identify, develop, and promote strategic scholarly communication services and programs; provides outreach, education, and training; identifies and implements best practices in documenting and strengthening access to the Law School’s intellectual output; provides vision and expertise on scholarly visibility and impact and online identity management; oversight of the online repository process for Law School scholarship and archives including data entry; supports staff, student, and faculty posting to content management systems such as CampusPress and open-access scholarship-sharing networks (SSRN) and digital commons (BePress)</li>
<li>Oversees library’s digital initiatives such as digital content creation, online exhibits, and web publishing; oversees content sharing via the library website, LibGuides, and the law school portal; ensures search engine optimization, accessibility and security compliance for all library managed online platforms</li>
<li>Coordinates department efforts to identify, implement, and support web-based and digital marketing strategies and services; provides guidance to faculty, staff and students on using content management systems managed by the library such as Drupal, Springshare, CampusPress, social media, and digital signage; provides guidance on system functionalities and use of graphics and formatting; performs content editing</li>
</ul>
Electronic Resources
<ul>
<li>Provides vision and expertise to develop and maintain the electronic resource collection; leads interdepartmental library efforts to select, implement, maintain, and provide access to electronic resources, including collaboration with Burns Law Library colleagues, GWU campus libraries, and electronic resource vendors&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Leads review of electronic resource licenses, manages license compliance issues, and evaluates resource usage-based feedback, web analytics, and vendor-supplied statistics</li>
<li>Oversees department efforts to create user awareness of the electronic collection, manage authentication for access to electronic resources, and improve end-user support services; coordinates gathering, analyzing, and formatting of usage data from the proxy server and vendor/publisher-supplied data for library reporting and decision-making</li>
</ul>
Other
<ul>
<li>Monitors the Library’s ticketing systems and responds to user inquiries&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drafts and implements procedures and practices&nbsp;</li>
<li>Creates and contributes to research guides, bibliographies, instructional recordings, and other finding aids and publications</li>
<li>Participates in reference and research services, including reference desk duties and the faculty liaison program</li>
<li>Participates on library, university, and consortia committees</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution or completion of degree requirements by the time of appointment</li>
<li>JD, LLB, or LLM from an ABA-accredited institution or completion of degree requirements by the time of appointment, and</li>
<li>Minimum of three years of post-graduate degree experience working in law libraries, including a demonstrable history of supervisory duties or potential for rapid growth into supervisory duties</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of trends and best practices relevant to legal education and legal technology competencies</li>
<li>Knowledge of pedagogical trends employed by law schools, learning management technologies, digital objects, and digital content creation</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design theory</li>
<li>Experience with scholarship repositories, scholarly impact metrics, content management systems, desktop publishing software, search engine optimization and web analytics tools, and knowledge of online publishing standards</li>
<li>Experience with web design and proficiency with web authoring software, including experience with emerging technologies and use of browser plug-ins and applications</li>
<li>Experience with SaaS; online product technology/setup, including proxy server functionality and authentication protocol; web browser and operating system configuration; web design (HTML, CSS, Javascript); and content management system administration</li>
<li>Experience with Ex Libris Alma electronic resource management and AlmaAnalytics</li>
<li>Demonstrated basic or general knowledge and understanding of trends relevant to any of the areas of the department</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and collaboration with the goal of fostering an efficient and positive service role for the library; to form a strong rapport with colleagues, law faculty, and law students</li>
<li>Experience in providing general legal reference assistance</li>
<li>Reference experience in a law library environment</li>
<li>Demonstrated superior customer service skills</li>
<li>Writing skills and oral communication skills that demonstrate the ability to convey information clearly and accurately with customers, colleagues, and supervisors</li>
<li>Demonstrated organizational and time management skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated attentiveness to detail</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team</li>
</ul>
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:&nbsp; Please complete an online application, available at <a href="https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/103761" target="_blank">https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/103761</a> , to include uploading a resume and cover letter and providing contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Head of Legal Technology & Instructional Services

Vice President for Research
Wayne State University (Wayne State/WSU), a premier public research university in the heart of Detroit, invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Research (VPR).
The Vice President for Research serves as a member of the university's executive leadership team, reporting directly to the President, and works closely with the Provost and other members of the President’s Cabinet. The Vice President for Research is responsible for leading an office to mobilize and enhance Wayne State University's research capabilities and productivity; facilitating successful competition for external funding; and successfully demonstrating WSU's expertise in knowledge generation to respond to the regional and state needs of government, business, organizations, and individuals. The Office of the Vice President for Research also establishes and implements research policies and procedures, analyzes, and disseminates research productivity data, and represents the university's research interests to operations and organizations outside the university.
Wayne State is Michigan’s only urban research university, and holds the Carnegie Foundation’s highest ranking for both research intensiveness and community engagement.&nbsp; Wayne State’s research and development expenditures totaled nearly $242.2 million in fiscal year 2022 — a 10.9% increase since 2014. Based on NSF data, Wayne State ranked 72nd among public universities and 108th among all universities in FY21 research expenditures.
Wayne State has world-class research programs in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, education, law and humanities. The VPR will work closely with schools and colleges to expand external funding opportunities and to support faculty research and collaborations.
As the senior research officer of the university, the Vice President for Research is responsible for collaborating with relevant constituencies to develop and implement a vision, plan, and policies to guide and expand the university's research portfolio, and work with faculty to oversee critical aspects of the university's research infrastructure and operations.
Direct reports to the Vice President for Research currently include assistant/associate vice presidents, directors, staff members within the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). The Division of Research consists of Sponsored Programs Administration, the Office of Research Compliance, the Division of Laboratory Animal Research, and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety. Four of the university’s 29 centers and institutes also report to the Vice President for Research.
The university is committed to ensuring that Wayne State advances its role as a world leader in discovery and knowledge application. To do so, WSU will increase strategic integrative research foci and nurture the broad ecosystem for scholarly inquiry, discovery, creativity, and knowledge application by integrating academic strengths with the university’s community engagement mission and urban location. The research ecosystem is a key driver for economic growth, for the revitalization of Detroit, and for addressing real-world challenges in rapidly evolving urban environments across the globe. Engaging students at all levels enhances the research mission, as well as students’ academic experience and career preparation.
In support of the mission and strategic plan of the university, the next VPR will be tasked with the following opportunities and expectations:
<ul>
<li>Leadership with vision&nbsp; Serve as a passionate advocate and effective spokesperson Collaborate with the departments, centers, research units, schools, and colleges Boost programs and actions for funding research Strengthen the research infrastructure Generate real-world impact</li>
</ul>
Specifically, in connection with the above, the VPR will:
<ul>
<li>Oversee the work of the OVPR, Integrative Biosciences, Sponsored Program Administration, Research Compliance, Research Communications, Research Development, Translational Sciences and Clinical Research Innovation, Division of Laboratory Animal Research, Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics (dual with School of Medicine), Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Institute of Gerontology, and the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Develop and implement a vision, plan and policies to guide the university's broad research portfolio in achieving the research goals of the university through regular consultation with researchers and research advisory groups across the campus. Work closely with colleges, schools and centers to advance the broad research mission of Wayne State University. Develop innovative ways to support faculty in seeking grant opportunities.</li>
<li>Develop strategies to ensure the necessary research infrastructure is available and aligned with existing research strengths and emerging research opportunities.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with all federal, state and university regulations governing research, and ensure that research is conducted according to the highest ethical standards.</li>
<li>Work closely with the Provost and research faculty and advisory groups in the schools, colleges and centers to develop, refine and implement a university-wide vision and strategic plan to strengthen the university’s research portfolio and raise its research ranking.</li>
<li>Work with the Office of the Provost to strengthen research within the academic programs, departments and centers or institutes.</li>
<li>Work with the Graduate School to recruit top doctoral students.</li>
<li>Promote multidisciplinary and translational research opportunities across the university, as well as identify, develop and nurture innovation, collaboration, and strategic research initiatives.</li>
<li>Partner with TechTown, the university’s affiliated business incubator and accelerator, to encourage the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem both within WSU and across the region.</li>
<li>Participate on the steering committee for the Office of Business Innovation, the university’s central resource for student entrepreneurship, technology commercialization and corporate relations.</li>
<li>Serve as a member of the leadership team for the University Research Corridor, an alliance of Michigan’s three leading research institutions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the senior leadership team of the university, sharing common university-wide goals and accountability with other team members.</li>
<li>Develop, oversee, implement, fund and assess research initiatives as identified in and aligned with the university’s strategic plan; participate in strategic planning efforts.</li>
<li>Advise the President, Provost and Deans on research initiatives, policy and operations.</li>
<li>Communicate research results and information to research faculty, university administrators, and other internal and external research constituencies.</li>
<li>Cultivate relationships with governmental granting and regulatory agencies and industry to aid in improving WSU’s research efforts and identification of research opportunities.</li>
<li>Foster an environment that recognizes research excellence, collegiality, and scholarship across the university.</li>
</ul>
Professional Qualifications and Key Attributes:
<ul>
<li>A doctorate from a research university.</li>
<li>Broad experience with externally funded research.</li>
<li>A record as an investigator of distinction with intellectual stature and research credentials demonstrating accomplishment at a level commensurate with the rank of full professor in field of scholarship and research.</li>
<li>Administrative leadership experience in a relevant research environment, leading complex research teams and organizations.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in technology transfer and commercialization efforts.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success as an administrator and fiscal manager.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in working at the federal level on research initiatives, challenges and policies.</li>
<li>Record of success in procuring and managing sponsored research programs.</li>
<li>Experience in research policy formation, compliance issues and implementation.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with academic departments and programs, including graduate programs and entities such as the Graduate School, and to promote university-wide interdisciplinary research efforts.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a clear commitment to transparency.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in fostering student opportunities for research, with evidence of student-focused and service-minded leadership.</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and close collaboration with faculty.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with business and industry.</li>
<li>Commitment to the mission and purpose of an urban public research university and ability to work with a culturally diverse population.</li>
</ul>
Wayne State University, founded in 1868, is a nationally recognized public, urban research university in Detroit. Committed to educational opportunity, research and community enrichment, Wayne State serves a critical role in Michigan’s higher education landscape. It holds the highest Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching designations in both research and community engagement.
Just as the city of Detroit is undergoing a renaissance, the university itself is in a time of significant transformation, strengthening its ability to serve students from Michigan and around the world.
Wayne State University’s campus, located in the cultural center and historic district in the heart of Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood, encompasses approximately 200 acres. The university enrolls nearly 25,000 students, making it the third largest among Michigan’s 15 public universities and one of the largest in the nation. Wayne State boasts the most diverse student body among Michigan’s public universities, with students of widely diverse backgrounds from nearly every U.S. state and 79 countries. In a recent survey, Wayne State University students ranked the campus diversity highest among a list of campus strengths. The university’s comprehensive academic programs are offered through 13 schools and colleges.
Wayne State University ranked 72nd among American public universities, according to the FY 2021 National Science Foundation Research rankings; its medical sciences, physics, chemistry, physical science and psychology programs and its law school rank in the top 100 nationwide. Annual research funding awarded in 2022 was nearly $288.4 million. Wayne State has a thriving research and technology park called TechTown Detroit and a number of partnerships with government, industry and business. The university houses one of 41 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers — the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute — as well as the NIH-funded Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors.
The Search Committee invites letters of interest and nominations to be submitted directly to the search firm, Anthem Executive. Correspondence should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position, and should be submitted to Scott Watson, Michael Ballew, Florene Stawowy, or J.R. Wheless at:
<a href="mailto:WSUVPR@AnthemExecutive.com" target="_blank">WSUVPR@AnthemExecutive.com</a>
While applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials ASAP to assure optimal consideration. There will be an initial cut-off date for submission to the committee. Expressing interest is the first step in receiving consideration and does not make one an applicant for the position.
Wayne State University is an equal opportunity employer. No person will be discriminated against or harassed in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, familial status, marital status, arrest record, height, weight, sexual orientation, qualified Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Vice President for Research

The Assistant Dean for Career Planning and Professional Development provides leadership, management, and direct student and alumni services in the area of career services. This position oversees efforts to support JD students and alumni in obtaining employment, which is a high priority for the law school. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing personnel; developing and managing a departmental budget; managing public relations/marketing/outreach to students, employers, and alumni; generating and providing reports on topics such as employment statistics and service usage; and providing strategic, comprehensive programming and direct services to law students and alumni to assist with their career planning and professional development.&nbsp; Service to law students and alumni includes, among others, the following activities: • Providing guidance and counseling for students and alumni. • Providing document review of job application materials for students and alumni. • Serving as instructor of record in required, credit-bearing, first-year Career Exploration course &amp; Professional Planning course. • Administering a variety of workshops and programs. • Providing library and web-based resources, including online job listings and newsletters for students. • Administering mentoring programs that match students with professionals. • Administering interview programs. • Administering alumni/student receptions in major cities in and outside of Oregon as appropriate. The Assistant Dean is a participating member of the law school’s administrative team and will be expected to plan, develop, and implement law school projects, policies, and procedures. The person in this position will be expected to participate in the business and activities of the Oregon State Bar and various professional organizations. The person in this position will be an energetic professional, whose leadership, creativity, vision, and interpersonal talents will enable her/him to articulate a positive, compelling vision for the office and its programs. It is vital that the person in this position be able to enlist others to help create that vision and to form alliances and work-groups of key law school constituents (including students, student groups, faculty, other administrators, and alumni) to carry out the functions of the Center for Career Planning and Professional Development. This is a full-time position that reports to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs/Law School Dean of Students. The University of Oregon is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to its diverse community.

Assistant Dean for Career Planning

Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Number: 23ST1565 Job Link: <a href="https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/203781" target="_blank">https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/203781</a> Recruitment/Posting Title: Research Contract/Grant Specialist Job Category: Staff &amp; Executive - Grants Management Department: Grant Preaward Office – Newark
About Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university, and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a&nbsp; Research Contract/Grant Specialist. Reports to Assistant Director&nbsp;of Sponsored Research.
Applicant Documents Required
Resume/CV Cover Letter/Letter of Application&nbsp; List of Professional References (Contact Info)

Research Contract Grant Specialist

Manages the delivery of all academic advising for undeclared students and leads&nbsp;the development, administration, and evaluation of advising and new cadet transition programs. Provides information, resources, and training to cadre of faculty and staff serving as academic advisors. Assists in the development of an advising curriculum and academic advisor development program. Coordinates with other mission elements to plan and schedule advising programs. Reviews and revises forms, letters, and publications focused on academic advising and the advising curriculum. Proactively works to support quality improvement in products, services, programs, and policy related to academic advising and transition to college. Serves as a curriculum expert, mentor, and source of advice and guidance for cadets seeking assistance from the Office of Student Academic Services and Academy Registrar. Performs Associate Air Officer Commanding for Academics (AAOCA) duties in accordance with the USAFA curriculum handbook and DF guidelines. Serves as primary academic advisor to cadets until they declare a major, effectively managing advisee records and providing academic advice, mentoring, and guidance regarding the USAFA curriculum, programs, requirements, and opportunities. Uses a learning-focused approach to academic advising. Effectively maintains accurate advisee records. Thoroughly evaluates and assesses cadet advising needs, makes recommendations and takes appropriate actions, and conducts follow-up to ensure those needs are met. Serves as the lead faculty advisor for a Cadet Wing Group. Initiates, directs and conducts a program of research in their field of specialization which contributes to the body of knowledge. Performs appropriate service-related functions, as required, in support of faculty academic departments and the overall educational mission. Participates in faculty governance by attending department and faculty meetings and serving, when requested, on institution-wide committees. As necessary, serves as mentor to junior faculty advisors. Effectively evaluates the integration of technology into group advising curriculum and modules. Prepares manuscripts and/or presentations containing the findings of scholarly study suitable for publication or other distribution. Pursues professional development through membership in professional societies and participation in conferences or other appropriate activities in order to maintain professional and academic currency in area of specialization. May instruct Registrar sponsored courses or courses in an academic department. Supervises Academic Advising and Transition Programs division personnel; maintains the culture, guidelines, and organizational processes for the advising division.
Required Position Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in the field of academic administration as it relates to academic program oversight, scheduling operations, registrar functions, and academic advising and first-year programs.&nbsp; Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.&nbsp; Applicants must have the motivation, interpersonal skills, and institutional perspective to work with faculty and staff from across the entire campus to achieve institutional goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Desired Position Qualifications: Doctoral degree preferred.&nbsp; Demonstrated experience in the field of student academic services (supplemental instruction and strategies for academic success programs) and student information system administration highly desired.
Apply here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/job/736282100" target="_blank">https://www.usajobs.gov/job/736282100</a>

Chief, Academic Advising and First-Year Programs

<a>Miami Dade College, Medical Campus&nbsp;</a>is now accepting applications for Director of Nursing Clinical Support. The Director of Nursing Clinical Support has a broad range of duties associated with the growth and development of clinical education courses in the School of Nursing, this position provides oversight, in collaboration with Continuing Education, for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses, which includes plans to transition students to credit. This position also coordinates with nursing faculty and leadership to offer certifications for students enrolled in the School of Nursing.
Duties &amp; Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Provides leadership and oversight for the Certified Nursing Assistant program; including working with clinical partners to pursue scholarships and partnership opportunities</li>
<li>Collaborates with the Program Director for Continuing Education in the hiring, onboarding, training, evaluation and scheduling of instructors for CNA</li>
<li>Oversees the curriculum for CNA and special projects as needed to meet accreditation/certification standards and ensure student success</li>
<li>Arranges Prometric Testing in collaboration with the testing center at MDC Medical Campus</li>
<li>Ensures the distribution of pertinent information to students enrolled in the CNA program to transition to degree-seeking programs</li>
<li>Collaborates with funding partners, recruitment, and Program Director of CE to increase enrollment of individuals in the community into the CNA program</li>
<li>Tracks enrollment data, graduation, and certification pass rates of students seeking credentials while identifying barriers to success</li>
<li>Works with the Program Director for Continuing Education to provide CNA program support</li>
<li>Coordinates with the Department Chairs and Director of Clinical Resources to appropriately staff each clinical course utilizing adjunct faculty when appropriate and visits clinical sites to ensure adjunct faculty are working with students to meet course and agency expectation</li>
</ul>
Minimum Requirements
<ul>
<li>Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of experience in nursing education; or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and seven (7) years of experience in nursing education</li>
<li>Florida license or eligibility for a license as a registered nurse</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures</li>
<li>Knowledge of Microsoft office software and specific computer programs related to area of responsibility</li>
<li>Computer fluency and database management skills in field related to Nursing Education</li>
<li>Possess excellent organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written)</li>
<li>Possess effective interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Ability to effectively present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public</li>
<li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations</li>
<li>Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community</li>
<li>Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions for reporting Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff</li>
</ul>

Director of Nursing Clinical Support

The Chief of Endocrinology will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the&nbsp;Division. The Division Chief will be responsible for all planning, policy, operations, and&nbsp;oversight of academic, research, and clinical programs of the Division. The Chief of Endocrinology&nbsp;will have financial authority over the division&nbsp; budget, including extramural research and&nbsp;philanthropic funding received and other financial matters for the division, in accordance with&nbsp;applicable University policies and practices. The Chief of Endocrinology will have discretion in&nbsp;the recruitment and retention of division faculty who will have a direct reporting line. Qualified&nbsp;candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) or equivalent degree&nbsp;from an accredited institution and be eligible for a University of Arizona academic appointment at&nbsp;the Associate or Full Professor rank. The Chief of Endocrinology will also play a prominent role in&nbsp;the establishment of a Diabetes Research Center with the support of an ongoing University of&nbsp;Arizona (UA) capital campaign and the continued development of an NIH - T32 training program in&nbsp;diabetes, endocrine, and metabolism.
The Endocrinology division is one of twelve within the Department of Medicine, which leads the&nbsp;University of Arizona, College of Medicine-Tucson in research funding, and has two residency&nbsp;programs, 15 fellowship programs including endocrinology, and numerous mentorship opportunities in&nbsp;multidisciplinary health science graduate programs. The College anchors the University of Arizona&nbsp;Health Sciences (UAHS) campus, which also houses the UA Colleges of Public Health, Pharmacy, and&nbsp;Nursing, as well as multiple research Centers of Excellence, and includes a research partnership&nbsp;with the Veterans Affairs (VA) Tucson Medical Center, which serves all Southern Arizona. The&nbsp;College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who&nbsp;are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. We embrace professionalism, innovation, and&nbsp;collaboration to optimize health and health care for all. The University of Arizona Health&nbsp; Sciences&nbsp;embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its&nbsp;world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Tucson.&nbsp;Building on an established partnership with Banner Health, the fourth largest non-profit healthcare&nbsp;system in the U.S., the division and department are well- positioned as the sole academic health&nbsp;care provider in southern Arizona to provide transformative health care to the communities that we&nbsp;serve by achieving excellence in clinical care, education, and individual and team-based research.&nbsp;The incumbent will work collaboratively with the leaders of the College and Banner – University&nbsp;Medical Group (B-UMG) to further this tripartite mission and position the division for continued&nbsp;growth through innovation.
Duties &amp; Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Provide leadership and management of day-to-day operations of the Division of Endocrinology.</li>
<li>Responsible for recruitment, management, compensation, and retention of faculty in consideration of&nbsp;UA, UHSC, College, and B—UMG strategic plans and initiatives in balance of the multiple, tripartite&nbsp;mission of the University.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Academic Affairs and other educational offices at the College to ensure the&nbsp;division and their faculty are advancing the mission of the medical student, graduate student, and&nbsp;graduate medical education teaching programs.</li>
<li>Responsible for maintaining liaison with other clinical and/or basic science departments to foster&nbsp;an integrated teaching environment for the College.</li>
<li>Has the responsibility to support and expand research activities within the division, and across&nbsp;the Department, College and UAHS, working with key partners.</li>
<li>Provide leadership oversight and effective management of an active program of independent,&nbsp;extramurally funded basic, translational or clinical research in area of research&nbsp;expertise/specialization.</li>
<li>Is the clinical role model and leader of the division’s clinical activities and works with the&nbsp;Dean, Department Head, and the B—UMG CEO to coordinate the clinical activities of the division and oversee inpatient and outpatient clinical services.</li>
<li>Responsible for maintaining appropriate standards of care appropriate to the discipline.</li>
<li>Provide direct patient care in the inpatient and/or ambulatory (outpatient) setting as a licensed and fully credentialed provider as a member of Banner—University Medical Group.</li>
<li>Responsible for ensuring the fiscal accountability and sustainability of the division working with the&nbsp;College’s Business Affairs Office.</li>
<li>Responsible for encouraging and supporting diversity among the division’s constituents, creating an&nbsp;environment of professionalism, respect, tolerance, and acceptance and work in partnership with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.</li>
</ul>
As a land-grant, Hispanic-serving institution and active NIH-partner for the All of Us Research program, the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson champions diversity as a core value central to its&nbsp;mission. We are committed to promoting and supporting diversity and inclusion in our research, clinical&nbsp;and educational missions to meet the needs of the students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.&nbsp;We believe diversity at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson creates role models,&nbsp;broadens perspectives, combats negative stereotyping, and optimizes our ability to provide health care for&nbsp;all. We also respectfully&nbsp; acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous&nbsp;peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the&nbsp;O’odham and the Yaqui.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability&nbsp;programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and&nbsp;qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural&nbsp;activities; and more. Tucson, a UNESCO-designated city of gastronomy set in the high Sonoran Desert in&nbsp;the midst of five mountain ranges, offers a culturally rich scene, including opera, theatre and professional&nbsp;sports teams, as well as some of the top- rated K-12 schools in Arizona and the nation, boasting an&nbsp;average 340 sunny days a year in a warm dry climate ideal for year-round outdoor recreation.
Requirements
<ul>
<li>MD, DO, or equivalent.</li>
<li>Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Subspecialties and eligible for&nbsp;unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.</li>
<li>Three to five years of progressively complex administrative experience (e.g., program leader,&nbsp;center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting.</li>
<li>Demonstrated track record of distinction in teaching, clinical care, and/or research in an academic&nbsp;department of medicine or equivalent environment.</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to patient care, reflecting a service-oriented, team-based philosophy with&nbsp;hospital administration and health professional colleagues from all disciplines, departments, and&nbsp;specialties.</li>
<li>Successful track record of recruitment and development of faculty, trainees, and students.</li>
<li>A record of solid performance as a skilled manager with the ability to grow revenues, meet budgets,&nbsp;measure, and improve productivity and outcomes, and undertake appropriate business strategies to&nbsp;achieve division, unit, department and/or enterprise goals.</li>
<li>If the individual selected for employment does NOT currently hold a faculty title with The University of&nbsp;Arizona, College of Medicine-Tucson, they will be required to obtain faculty status. This will include&nbsp;obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.</li>
</ul>

Division Chief of Endocrinology (Associate/Full Professor) (NTE/TE/T)

The University of Virginia’s <a href="https://communications.virginia.edu/" target="_blank">Office of Communications</a> seeks an experienced public relations professional to help the institution share its story through effective earned media. The Director of Media Relations will successfully develop a strategy that is derived from <a href="https://strategicplan.virginia.edu/" target="_blank">UVA’s Great and Good 2030</a> plan to drive positive media coverage of institutional news, events, and achievements that reflect the University’s mission and contribution to the Commonwealth, nation, and world. The Director will serve as an important connector between university leaders, academic experts, and public audiences that can be reached through traditional and digital media channels.
Key Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Builds and manages relationships with targeted members of the media primarily at national, regional, and trade media outlets.</li>
<li>Collaborates with communications staff across the University to coordinate and support earned media efforts at the school and unit level in the service of a unified earned media strategy.</li>
<li>Uses media relations software and tools regularly to assess news trends and increase UVA’s share of voice on key topics.</li>
<li>Monitors and analyzes key metrics to determine the reach and effectiveness of university media relations efforts and devises strategies for improvement.</li>
<li>Builds, manages, and maintains print, broadcast and digital media lists based on university priorities and areas of expertise.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Writes and distributes media advisories, press releases and story pitches, and manage media relations software and tools for pitching and placement.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Creates and supervises media opportunities, including press conferences, interviews, and media roundtables, to elevate University voices within timely news topics.</li>
<li>Plays a central role in advancing thought leadership efforts on behalf of senior University leaders, academic experts, and other key officials.</li>
<li>Supports University issues management and crisis response efforts as needed.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Skills and Competencies:
<ul>
<li>Proven track record of successfully pitching content for earned media coverage, with outstanding news judgment.</li>
<li>Ability to engage and work collaboratively across teams and departments, inside and outside the organization.</li>
<li>Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, public presentation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to operate effectively in a deadline-driven communications environment.</li>
<li>Proficiency with modern communications and analytics tools.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of social and digital marketing landscape.</li>
<li>Discretion to manage confidential and sensitive matters.</li>
</ul>
Required Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Director of Media Relations candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years, or master's degree with at least five years, of relevant professional experience.</li>
<li>Senior Director of Media Relations candidates will be distinguished from Director of Media Relations candidates based upon advanced experience and management of complex media relations and PR assignments, including relevant professional experience providing program oversight and progressive contribution to strategic priorities.</li>
</ul>
Anticipated Hiring Range:
<ul>
<li>$100,000 to $122,000, commensurate with experience.</li>
<li>Additional compensation may be considered for Senior Director candidates with advanced experience.</li>
</ul>
About University Communications: It is our privilege to tell the remarkable and evolving story of the University of Virginia. We are writers, artists, strategists, communicators, and brand stewards, proudly celebrating, promoting, and publicizing UVA’s iconic reputation, accomplishments, brand, and history. Visit <a href="https://communications.virginia.edu/" target="_blank">our website</a> to find an overview of our latest work, an introduction to our team, and further communications resources.

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