[NTA] Job Opportunities
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- Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:01:36 -0500
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- From: Nokware Adesegun <nadesegun@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:23:27 -0500
I used to do some consulting for this organization. They are in DC. Pass
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Seeking a Senior Director of Capacity Building to manage HealthHIV’s Technical
Assistance (TA) & Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) initiatives focused on
improving the programmatic, clinical, and administrative capacity of the
organizations sustain quality programs for individuals living HIV. Will direct
the development, implementation, and evaluation of all CBA activities to
Community Health Centers (CHCs), community- and faith-based organizations, and
HIV/AIDS service organizations. Email cover letter, resume, & salary
requirements toCBAjobs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:CBAjobs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> with CBA
Director in subject.
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- From: Nokware Adesegun <nadesegun@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:23:52 -0500
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U.S. Program Coordinator
Dance 4 Peace
Washington, DC
Dance 4 Peace<http://www.dance4peace.org/> is an innovative, global peace
education nonprofit that engages young people through dance and creative
movement to transform violence, conflict and bullying in schools. We are
inspiring a generation of leaders and peacemakers through an innovative
curriculum that promotes empathy, mediation skills, anger management, and
conflict resolution to instill social and emotional competencies for peace.
We are a fast-paced educational nonprofit that began in Bogota, Colombia during
a dancer’s Fulbright Scholarship and now have programs in the United States in
Baltimore, Newark, New York City and Washington DC and internationally in
Colombia, Germany, and the Philippines. The program has worked with over 4,566
youth in eight cities on four continents. Our vision is to ignite global social
change through the art of movement.
Dance 4 Peace was recently awarded a Cordes Fellowship at the Opportunity
Collaboration and named a Youth Leader by the Inter-American Development Bank.
We are building a movement of intercultural exchange in peacebuilding and
violence prevention through dance. Dance 4 Peace hubs share best practices in
conflict transformation and social and emotional learning as part of the global
PeaceMover network. Our program is creative, dynamic, completely movement-based
and evaluated, and adaptable to specific cultures, communities and contexts. We
envision a world where creative movement redefines how we build cultures of
peace in schools.
We are a small team with big plans. This is a perfect role for an individual
looking to make a dramatic difference in their community, gain exceptional work
experience as a part of an intimate, high-caliber team, and play an influential
and exciting role in the building and expansion of our program.
We offer:
* The ability to spend your time on high-impact work that is already
defining the future of movement-based peace education
* A fun, talented team that empowers you and gives you the freedom to be
creative and help shape the organization
* Full-time salary + benefits
Responsibilities may include:
* Supporting U.S. partnership development with new schools and community
centers in Baltimore, Newark, New York City, and Washington, DC
* Collaborating with relevant constituents in the region to ensure
successful implementation of Dance 4 Peace curriculum
* Facilitating professional development and trainings for PeaceMover
facilitators
* Visiting and observing classrooms to improve PeaceMover capabilities
* Supporting curriculum development and expansion
* Assisting monitoring and evaluation efforts and communication of impact
* Coordinating communication with stakeholders in the community
* Coordinating ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed
Requirements:
* A desire to use creativity and movement to affect social change
* 1-3 years of work experience. Experience in a high caliber teaching or
education role (e.g., TFA) considered a plus
* Passion for and experience with the performing arts, specifically dance or
musical theatre
* Flexibility in ambiguous and dynamically changing environments
* Entrepreneurial and “can-do” attitude. A love for tackling tough problems
and the confidence to solve them
* Technology proficiency, including the use of Google Docs, Salesforce, and
social media
* Great enthusiasm to try new methods and chart new waters
* Distinctive interpersonal and communication skills
The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of work experience and is passionate about
making a big difference in education and conflict resolution through dance and
creative movement.
Roles and responsibilities will include numerous dynamic projects in an early
startup environment, as assigned by the U.S. Program Manager. We are looking
for people who can do anything, from choreograph a routine to work on a grant
proposal, and are excited to take on any task.
Application Instructions
Apply by sending an email to move@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:move@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
with subject line “US Program Coordinator - Your Name”, resume, and a letter to
us describing why you want to join our D4P team. Applications accepted until
April 22, 2012.
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- From: Nokware Adesegun <nadesegun@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 14:08:32 -0500
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Executive Officer
Institution:
George Mason University
Posted:
April 5, 2012
Location:
Virginia
Employment Level:
Executive
Website:
http://jobs.gmu.edu/
Category:
Other executive
Employment Status:
Full-time
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GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Prince William Campus of George Mason University
The George Mason University, Office of the Provost seeks an Executive Officer
to manage the university's Prince William campus, within the university's
overall distributed campus scheme, and represent the campus to the external
community. The Executive Officer will facilitate the growth of academic
operations, while also coordinating relations with the Prince William County
community with respect to research, economic development and related
initiatives.
Mason's Prince William campus currently hosts over 2,500 students and will
expand. It centers the university's research efforts in the Life Sciences,
Kinesiology and Athletic Training and hosts major programs in Sport, Recreation
and Tourism; Medical Education; Information Technology (BSIT); Education; and
Nursing. It also offers a major arts venue, the Hylton Performing Arts Center;
a regional recreational facility, the Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center; and a
Governor's School in science. Student housing is under construction.
The Executive Officer, reporting jointly to the Provost and Senior Vice
President, will work closely with relevant Deans and with other university
offices essential to the campus including Facilities, Information Technology,
University Life, Regional Campuses and Development; as well as regional
partners including Prince William County and the City of Manassas.
Qualifications include a minimum of a master's degree in a relevant discipline,
a record of progressively responsible management experience, proven leadership
and a track record of success in a complex environment, demonstrated managerial
and staff supervision skills, effective interpersonal and communications
ability, and a collaborative style.
It is desirable that the Executive Officer will have had relevant professional
experiences that are related to the principal responsibilities of the position
including:
* Management and operational oversight, coordination and implementation of
administrative policies for the campus;
* Assistance to and support of the academic units and auxiliary enterprises for
expansion of existing educational, research and community programs and
implementation of new programs;
* Provision of managerial leadership for day-to-day operations and coordination
with administrative units, academic units and student services of the
university; and
* Building and maintaining effective working relationships throughout the
region with public and private organizations, groups and agencies to promote
the university.
For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number FA85Bz
athttp://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online faculty application; and
upload a detailed cover letter describing
professional experiences and skills relevant to the position as well as salary
history, resume, and a list of four professional references with contact
information.
EOE
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- From: Nokware Adesegun <nadesegun@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 13:22:50 -0500
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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT- DIRECTOR OF THE WRITING CENTER
Institution:
McDaniel College
Posted:
April 3, 2012
Location:
Maryland
Employment Level:
Administrative
Website:
http://www.mcdaniel.edu/
Application Deadline:
Open until filled
Category:
Academic administration, Curriculum and instructional development, Journalism
Employment Status:
Full-time
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
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Director of the Writing Center
McDaniel College invites applications for an administrative appointment as
Director of the Writing Center. This is a ten-month position with a 1-1
composition teaching load, reporting to the Chair of the English Department.
The Director will hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate peer tutors;
manage the Center's budget; promote the Center's services; and oversee
day-to-day administrative operations of the Writing Center's computer lab. The
appointment begins August 1, 2012. Salary for this full-time, 10-month position
is commensurate with qualifications and experience beginning in the low to mid
30's. Full benefits include tuition remission. Master's Degree required in
English, Rhetoric/Composition, Writing, or a related field. Prior experience in
administration, writing-center theory and tutoring, and first-year composition
strongly preferred.
To apply, send a c.v., letter of application including a brief statement of
teaching philosophy, and the names of three references, preferably
electronically, tohttp://www2.mcdaniel.edu/apply/ADWC or to:
McDaniel College
Human Resources
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD 21157-4390
E-mail: McDanielEmployment@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:McDanielEmployment@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Review of applications begins May 1, 2012 and will continue until the position
is filled.
McDaniel College is a selective, liberal arts college located in central
Maryland, with a primary commitment to outstanding teaching, fostering critical
and creative thinking, and humane and responsible action.
McDaniel College is an AA/EOE institution and welcomes applications from
diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.
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- From: Nokware Adesegun <nadesegun@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:52:27 -0500
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Deputy Director and Senior Specialist
Institution:
Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
Posted:
March 12, 2012
Location:
District of Columbia
Employment Level:
Executive
Website:
http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/
Application Deadline:
March 28, 2012
Category:
Executive directors, Government agencies
Employment Status:
Full-time
Salary:
Competitive
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND SENIOR SPECIALIST
Congressional Research Service, Washington DC
Senior Level, $165,300
The Congressional Research Service seeks a senior level executive with
experience in overseeing an organization-wide research program to serve as its
Deputy Director.
For nearly a century, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) has provided
confidential, authoritative and nonpartisan analyses to Congress to support its
legislative deliberations and oversight activities. CRS is located on Capitol
Hill, within the Library of Congress, allowing direct access to committees and
Members of both the House and Senate. CRS staff work in a collegial,
campus-like environment that fosters and encourages collaboration across issues
and disciplines.
If you are an experienced leader with broad knowledge of U.S. public policy
issues and a proven track record of efficiently managing organization-wide
resources, people and activities while demonstrating good judgment and a strong
commitment to confidentiality, we encourage you to apply.
If you are selected for this challenging role, you will serve as the principal
advisor to the CRS Director with an emphasis on overseeing the research
planning and management activities of the Service and ensuring that CRS meets
Congress needs for research and analysis. As the CRS Deputy Director, you will
serve as a principal CRS representative to Members, committees and officers of
the United States Congress.
This position is at the Senior Level ($165,300) and candidates must submit an
online application byMarch 28, 2012. For more information on this position and
application requirements, please visit: http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo.
CRS is the public policy research arm of the United States Congress and is
fully committed to workforce diversity.
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- From: Nokware Adesegun <nadesegun@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:32:07 -0500
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Executive Director, Council for International Exchange of Scholars
Institution:
Institute of International Education
Posted:
March 8, 2012
Location:
District of Columbia
Employment Level:
Executive
Website:
http://www.iie.org<http://www.iie.org/>
Application Deadline:
Open until filled
Category:
Executive directors, International programs, Other nonprofit organizations
Employment Status:
Full-time
Salary:
$175,000 to $180,000 USD
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The Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), a division of the
Institute of International Education, which administers the Fulbright Senior
Scholar program for the Department of State, seeks an Executive Director.
Purpose of Position: The Executive Director will lead the Fulbright Scholar
Program and related programs administered by IIE/CIES on behalf of the Bureau
of Educational and Cultural Affairs ("ECA") of the U.S. Department of State; to
develop international faculty and higher education exchanges, research and
linkages and to serve as a vice president of IIE, building relationships with
academic leaders in the United States and abroad. Work is performed
independently under general supervision of the Executive Vice President.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (IIE may add,
change, or remove essential and other duties at any time):
Responsible for complying with applicable contract and sponsor requirements and
following all IIE policies and procedures.
Provides general oversight and directs IIE's department of scholar exchanges in
the implementation of the Fulbright Scholar Program in accordance with the
terms of the cooperative agreement between the Institute and ECA. Identifies
trends in international higher education, advises ECA and assists by serving as
interlocutor with foreign government officials and educators to provide
expertise on the U.S. higher education system in the context of international
higher education programs. In consultation with ECA, leads the design,
development, promotion, and administration of program enhancements and new
Fulbright Scholar Program-related initiatives with respect to international
faculty and other higher education exchange, research and linkage programs.
Works with ECA and the CIES Advisory Board to develop, monitor, and??evaluate
CIES' program administration and related services. Maintains and enhances the
quality of program execution in terms of excellence, effectiveness, level of
service and responsiveness, continuous improvement in program outcomes and
ongoing compliance with terms of cooperative agreement and applicable
requirements as in effect from time to time. Represents IIE and the Fulbright
Scholar Program to sponsors and potential sponsors, including ECA and the J.
William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, and other institutional supporters
in the United States and abroad. Builds solid relationships with 50 bi-national
Fulbright commissions and over 100 U.S. embassy posts on behalf of the
Fulbright Scholar Program and IIE. Develops institutional support for the
Fulbright Scholar Program by building relationships with the higher education
community, including colleges, universities and research institutions, and
governmental and corporate communities, in the United States and abroad. Acts
on behalf of IIE as an officer and member of the senior management team,
contributing to Institute-wide leadership development and, working closely with
IIE colleagues, identifies and leverages internal resources, efficiencies and
synergies across the Institute. Provides leadership to the department, assuring
the continuity of qualified and well-motivated staff to administer the Program.
Supervises the Deputy Director in the development of program policies and
budgets to maintain program efficiency and effectiveness; leads the department
in preparing and defending program and budget proposals to secure the resources
necessary to achieve programmatic and departmental objectives. Must be
available for significant travel in the United States and abroad and to attend
weekend and evening program events. Performs other duties and functions as
assigned. Education/Experience: A Ph.D. with at least 10 years of increasingly
responsible management experience in the field of international educational
and/or cultural exchange or a related field. Experience at the level of dean,
vice provost or higher and some fundraising experience are highly preferred.
Demonstrated management experience and the ability to motivate, inspire and
direct a team of management, professional and support staff. Demonstrated
cultural sensitivity and significant international work experience (research,
teaching or administration). Foreign language and/or specialization in at least
one geographical world area in the developing world are/is highly preferred.
Demonstrated experience making presentations to groups of higher education
leaders. Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communications skills;
proven ability to communicate on a personal, intercultural and group level,
including the ability to negotiate and motivate teams. Skills Required:
Excellent analytical skills and creative thinking ability. Excellent writing
skills with demonstrated ability to write substantive reports and proposal
narratives. Strong budget, financial and information management skills.
Work Environment and Physical Demands: Essential functions are typically
performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
This Job Description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties
or responsibilities required of an employee. The employee and manager should
review the Job Description Worksheet annually to include key required
responsibilities and tasks.
The Institute of International Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No telephone inquiries please. To apply for this position, please go to:
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- From: nokware adesegun <nadesegun@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:10:17 -0600
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Vice President for Grants Management
Legal Services Corporation
Washington, DC
Overview: Established by Congress in 1974, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
is the country’s single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income
Americans. LSC currently funds 136 independent, non-profit legal aid
organizations with more than 900 offices throughout the nation. The
Corporation’s mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants
for high-quality civil legal assistance. The Vice President for Grants
Management plays a central role in shaping and developing LSC’s strategy to
accomplish these goals. The Vice President assists the President in the
leadership and management of LSC and has primary responsibility for planning,
developing, and implementing systems for LSC’s nation-wide grant-making and
grants management. The Vice President’s mandate focuses on promoting effective
and efficient delivery of legal services to the poor, ensuring sound fiscal and
management oversight, and ensuring compliance with the LSC Act, other governing
provisions of the law, and LSC’s guidelines, policies, and grant conditions.
The Vice President reports directly to the President.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Oversees the day-to-day programmatic operations of the Corporation in
fulfilling its mission to provide funding for legal services to the poor in the
most effective and efficient manner, consistent with the LSC Act, implementing
regulations, and strong fiscal and managerial practices. Serves as a member of
the President’s senior leadership team and assists in the development and
implementation of policies and procedures for the operation of the Corporation.
Works closely with the President and senior leadership team to set and achieve
the Corporation’s priorities.
* Manages the annual grant-making process and the assessment and oversight
of grantees. Manages the collection and analysis of data from applicants and
grantees. Recommends grant decisions to the President (who, by law, makes all
grants). Ensures focus on the following areas: program quality and service
delivery to clients; regulatory compliance; assessment and mitigation of
program risks; fiscal oversight; strategic identification of program needs,
objectives, and metrics; and enforcement of the Corporation’s policies and
procedures on grants management. Responsible for identifying and implementing
best practices, policies, and processes for grant-making and grantee
evaluation. Develops and implements processes for ensuring sound management of
LSC funds.
* Supervises the Directors of the Office of Program Performance, the Office
of Compliance and Enforcement, and the Office of Information Management, and,
at the discretion of the President, the directors of such other offices as may
subsequently be created and staffed; ensures leadership of all programmatic
functions is consistent with statutory requirements.
* Coordinates communications regarding solicitation, review, and evaluation
of grant applications. Makes recommendations to the President for grant terms
and conditions. Serves as the point person for issues related to grant
administration, management, and reporting. Works with staff to ensure careful
and detailed administration of approved grants, complete and prompt reporting,
and payment tracking.
* Works cooperatively with the Corporation’s Inspector General: to comply
with the LSC Act, implementing regulations, and other requirements; to detect
and deter waste, fraud, and abuse; and to ensure the efficient and effective
operation of the Corporation. Implements and manages systems that encourage
Corporation’s employees and grantees to report suspected fraud, waste, and
abuse without fear of retaliation.
* Manages the Corporation’s client complaint system and ensures that all
client complaints are reviewed, investigated, and responded to in a timely,
fair, and transparent manner.
* If designated by the President pursuant to the Corporation’s By-Laws, and
subject to applicable legal requirements, responsible for the day-to-day
operation of the Corporation in the absence or unavailability of the President,
with all necessary powers and subject to the same restrictions as if he/she
were President.
* Promotes inclusiveness and diversity within LSC.
* Evaluates job performance of assigned staff, sets objectives for next
evaluation period, and provides training where needed.
* Assists the President in preparing for Board meetings, including the
development of agendas, and assists in the development and presentation of the
Corporation’s budget to LSC’s Board of Directors and appropriate Congressional
Committees. Develops an annual budget request for LSC’s grants management
program and, upon approval, assists the President in presenting the request to
the Board of Directors.
* Builds and maintains a strong network of professional partnerships for the
accomplishment of the Corporation’s mission and represents the Corporation at
meetings, conferences, hearings and Board meetings, as necessary. Serves as
subject-matter expert and media resource on matters related to Corporation’s
grants-management program.
* Performs additional duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Outstanding leadership and management skills; grants management experience
strongly preferred; excellent written and oral communication skills; strong
commitment to principles of diversity; high degree of flexibility, capacity for
self-management, and attention to detail; understanding of and commitment to
organizational mission and goals; ability to influence, motivate, challenge,
and inspire confidence among others; ability to develop and lead high
performance/high morale teams and to foster teamwork; demonstrated experience
working in and leading cross-functional teams in a mission-driven organization,
including prior experience in reorganizations, change management, staff
recruitment, mentoring, and evaluation; unimpeachable integrity and personal
ethics; experience with labor-management relations preferred.
Technical/Specialized Skills and Experience:
Admission to the Bar of the highest court of a state, territory or the District
of Columbia; advanced degree in business or public administration (MBA, MPA, or
similar degree) preferred; knowledge of the legal services delivery system,
including grantee programs, other funders of legal aid programs, the private
bar, and law schools; aptitude for rigorous data analysis; capacity to
interpret laws and regulations applicable to LSC and its grantees; knowledge of
and familiarity with fiscal oversight; ability to articulate the LSC mission
and function, both internally and externally; commitment to a federally-funded
legal services delivery system that works cooperatively with state and local
governments and private partners to promote equal justice under the law for the
nation’s poor.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary: $138,841 to $168,348 (including Locality Pay), depending on
qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package.
Application Instructions
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit a résumé, cover letter, and salary history to:
Legal Services Corporation
Office of Human Resources
3333 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20007-3522
Fax: 202.337.6383
E-mail: jobs@xxxxxxx<mailto:jobs@xxxxxxx>
Note: Electronic applications are preferred. If applying by e-mail, please
include the job title in the subject line. If reasonable accommodation in the
application process is required, please notify OHR at 202-295-1571.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
LSC embraces diversity as a core value. We recognize that our success as a
Corporation depends upon creating and maintaining a diverse team of talented
professionals, and we are committed to a workplace that reflects and supports
diverse individual backgrounds and perspectives. Our commitment to diversity,
inclusion, and non-discrimination includes race, sex, age, religion, national
origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, personal appearance,
genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, family
responsibilities, disability and status as a veteran, and any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulation. We
strive to have a workplace that is comfortable and welcoming for everyone.
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