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

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Executive Director
Institution: American Society For Engineering Education Posted: October 20, 
2010 Location: District of Columbia Category: Associations (nonprofit), 
Executive directors Website: http://www.asee.org Salary: View all jobs from 
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The Executive Director must be a compelling, articulate leader
who effectively contributes to fulfilling ASEE's vision of serving
as the premier multidisciplinary society for individuals and
organizations committed to advancing excellence in all aspects of
engineering and engineering technology education. He or she will
combine the ability to think and act strategically with substantial
operational and fiscal skills. In concert with the Executive
Committee of the ASEE Board of Directors, the Executive Director
will help set the goals for the organization, commit to their
achievement, and direct the activities necessary to ensure success.
The position requires proactive management, sound fiscal judgment,
and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity. The Executive
Director must be able to inspire and guide a strong, experienced
staff team and work collaboratively with the Board of
Directors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilites

The Executive Director shall:

*Provide visionary and exemplary leadership for ASEE
*Adhere to the highest ethical standards and in all instances
represent ASEE in a manner that reflects positively on the
organization
*Be responsible to and report directly to the Executive Committee
and ultimately to the Board of Directors of ASEE
*Collaborate with the Board and its leaders to provide strategic
direction for ASEE and translate it into actionable goals
*Establish and maintain policies and guidelines to ensure the
fiscal viability of the society
*Establish and maintain positive and constructive relationships
with ASEE's members and constituencies
*Effectively lead and manage the staff and maintain positive staff
morale
*Interact collaboratively with the volunteers, members, and other
persons or organizations benefiting ASEE's mission
*Work together with the volunteer leadership to ensure ASEE goals
are met
*Be responsible for ASEE business operations including staff
performance and financial and control
*Foster a climate of inclusivity, continuous improvement, and
member focus
*Be actively committed to diversity throughout the total ASEE
organization
*Manage ASEE's activities in accordance with ASEE's governance
documents and policies
*Organize the staff, including position assignments and appropriate
delegation of authority, to best enable ASEE to fulfill its
objectives
*Oversee and direct each of the organization's functional areas,
currently established as Membership, Finance, Human Resources,
Administrative Services, International Programs, Projects,
Information Technology, Conferences, Public Affairs, and
Publications
*Mentor staff members and provide opportunities and feedback to
enable them to excel at their work
*Evaluate the performance of employees and establish their
compensation in accordance with mandates of the Executive
Committee
*Perform those executive duties necessary to present information
and reports to the Board and its committees
*Attend all Board meetings and, as warranted, meetings of any duly
constituted entity of ASEE including Committees, Councils and other
such groups as may be established
*Perform additional executive duties consistent with the foregoing
as designated from time to time by the Board.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty with a high level of competence. The
requirements listed below are representative of the necessary
knowledge, skills, and abilities.

* Personal Characteristics - .A successful Executive Director must
be: able to inspire others through words and deeds
-ethical and must demonstrate high personal integrity
-confident with a positive demeanor that engenders respect
-accomplished in strategic thinking; capable of synthesizing
emerging events and trends into a perspective relevant to the
organization
-committed to teamwork, recognizing the power of diverse skills and
viewpoints
-adept at collaboration; able to bring disparate groups together to
forge a consensus -skillful in writing and speaking English; second
language competence a plus
-knowledgeable of higher education issues
-familiar with international developments and comfortable dealing
with global issues -devoted to lifelong learning
-proficient in an electronic work environment and able to use
available tools for communications, information management, and
analysis
-experienced in working w
- an advanced degree, preferably an Doctorate degree earned
doctorate, in a field within ASEE's sphere of interest
Experience
-minimum of ten years of progression in full-time leadership and
management responsibility in complex organizations

Additional qualifications not required, but potentially
beneficial

-knowledgeable of Engineering Education initiatives and Federal
stakeholders in Engineering Education (e.g., NSF, NAE, DOD)
-past or current employment at an institution of higher
education
-experience in professional society leadership positions
-certifications such as registration as a Professional Engineer or
other highly-regarded professional recognition

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of an office setting and
includes meetings at external locations. Domestic and international
travel including overnight stays will be required. Other than for
remote events, the job normally requires the presence of the
Executive Director in the Washington DC, DuPont Circle area,
Headquarters office, for ready interaction with the staff. ASEE is
an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

Application and Nomination Process

The Search Committee is soliciting nominations and applications.
Please see the ASEE website at "http://www.asee.org";>http://www.asee.org<%3cbr> 
for additional
information on this position. Interested candidates should send
their resume (3-5 pages) and cover letter to:
ASEE Executive Director Search Committee
C/o Dr. Peggy Dolet
1818 N. St. NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036

Or via e-mail: humanresources@xxxxxxxx

Applications will be accepted through 11/15/2010. This position
will be filled the 1st quarter 2011.

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