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Job Description:
The Director of the Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium serves as the HEDS chief executive officer, hires and supervises a staff of three, and oversees a budget of approximately $500,000. Acting as the "face" of the organization for current and prospective members and other higher education organizations, the Director provides leadership for membership recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts. The Director reports to a board of directors and works closely with the board and several HEDS committees. More information about HEDS, its governance and its current studies can be found at http://www.e-heds.org. For a complete position description and a copy of the HEDS Strategic Plan, follow the "About Us", then the "Job Opportunities" links. Please note however, that you must return to this page and follow the link above to "APPLY NOW" in order to be formally considered for this position. All applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume and names of four references via this online process. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2011 or sooner.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess a doctoral degree or equivalent experience in a social science discipline or related fields relevant to the work of HEDS. A minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in institutional research or in related fields is highly desired to allow the Director to understand and anticipate the needs of institutional researchers in member institutions. The successful candidate will be a visionary thinker, will have excellent management and leadership skills, and the emotional intelligence to work with a diverse range of staff, members, and outside organizations. The position requires excellent communication skills, and a working knowledge of and experience with research design and methods. This should include survey design and administration; statistical analysis; and current information technology, including techniques for data sharing and organizing, maintaining, and manipulating complex data systems.
Additional Information:
Franklin & Marshall College and HEDS are committed to having an inclusive campus community, and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, family or marital status, or sexual orientation.
Application Instructions:
All resumes and cover letters must be submitted via this online process. We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax, or take phone calls. The Human Resources Department is also unable to accept status update requests from applicants.
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