[NTA] FW: From the Chronicle Website: Job Posting for Deputy Board Director

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Deputy Board Director
Institution: The National Academies Posted: August 24, 2011 Location: District 
of Columbia Category: Associations (nonprofit), Executive directors Website: 
http://www.nationalacademies.org/ Salary: View all jobs from this 
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The Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
focuses the knowledge, analytical tools, and methods of the
behavioral and social sciences on some of the nation's most
pressing issues in efforts to understand them and to contribute to
their solution. Our areas of expertise include (but are not limited
to) anthropology, child development, demography, economics,
education, history, law, gerontology, linguistics, political
science, psychology, sociology, and statistics. The Board on
Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences was created to offer
the best analysis and judgment of the scientific community to
inform decisions on pressing policy issues, and to assist in
setting research agendas that are emerging in these scientific
fields. The objective is to anticipate the policy issues likely to
arise as a result of new developments in these sciences. The Board
on Human-Systems Integration provides new perspectives on
theoretical and methodological issues concerning the relationship
of individuals and organizations to technology and the environment,
identifies critical issues in the design, test, evaluation, and use
of new human-centered technologies, and advises sponsors on the
research needed to expand the scientific and technical bases for
designing technology to support the needs of its users. The Board
also provides a formal and regular forum for sponsors to talk with
each other and with a knowledgeable body of experts. This position
works closely with the Board Director to provide leadership and
direction for the Board on Behavioral, Cognitive and Sensory
Sciences and Board on Human-Systems Integration. The incumbent will
oversee all projects under the board and manage the finances for
multiple projects and board contracts. The person in this position
will train and supervise all program officers and offer creative
solutions to issues that arise in order to maintain time schedules
and contract requirements. Oversees the report review process for
board projects and the eventual publication of reports, and designs
dissemination plans for maximal impact. Plans staff development
meetings and oversees development of staff training and reference
resources. Designs job descriptions and conducts searches to hire
new staff, completes performance reviews, and performs other
supervisory duties. Assists in program development by developing
project parameters and work plans, participates in sponsor meetings
and ensures contract deliverables are met. Attends and assists on
board meeting development and board-related projects. Fills in for
the Board Director as needed. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D in a
related field or equivalent knowledge with 10 years of related
professional experience, 5 of which were in a supervisory capacity.
Demonstrated impact on the advancement of science or policy through
the successful completion of National Academies activities or
equivalent outside projects and through effective dissemination of
these activities. Ability to solve intellectual problems that
reflect substantial variety and complexity. Ability to serve as a
resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and
issues. Ability to operate with substantial latitude for
independent judgment and action. Ability to negotiate funding.
Ability to train and develop staff. Ability to work successfully in
a team environment and to form and maintain effective teams.
Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of
organizational effectiveness. Ability to develop relationships with
co-workers and employees in other National Academies departments
through effective communication. Excellent written and oral skills
with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of
employees. Understanding of the National Academies' mission and
culture.

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