17.781 Information Science + Information Studies job

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                   Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 17, No. 781.
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             Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2004 07:13:20 +0100
             From: "W.N. Martin" <martin@virginia.edu>
             Subject: ISIS position vacancy (fwd)

    POSITION VACANCY
    INFORMATION SCIENCE + INFORMATION STUDIES (ISIS)

    Duke University is seeking an Administrative Manager to serve as the
    administrative director of Information Science + Information Studies
    (ISIS), a groundbreaking interdisciplinary program that studies and
    creates new information technologies and analyzes their impact on art,
    culture, science, commerce, society, and the environment. Under the
    direction of faculty directors and assisted by the Program Coordinator,
    the administrative director will have wide-ranging duties, including:
    day-to-day administration of ISIS, supervision of ISIS staff and student
    employees; long-range development and fundraising efforts including
    preparation of grant proposals; management of budget; coordination of
    initiatives and collaboration with other Duke programs, as well as with
    other universities, institutions, and corporations; advisement and
    mentoring of ISIS certificate program students; development of an
    electronic information network; coordination and publicizing of events;
    and representation of ISIS on relevant committees. Applicants must have
    post-baccalaureate training in a field relevant to ISIS, with an
    interdisciplinary background in technology, business, arts, and/or
    critical/cultural studies. Other required experience and skills: record of
    previous grant-writing and fundraising experience; at least two years
    administrative management experience in an academic, nonprofit, or
    corporate setting; some college teaching and advising; a sophisticated
    knowledge of new media and information technologies; and interpersonal
    skills to work collegially with administrators, faculty, students, staff
    and community representatives. The ISIS program reports to the Vice
    Provost for Interdisciplinary Studies.

    Duke University offers a comprehensive benefits package and salary is
    commensurate with qualifications and experience. An application package
    consisting of a resume, cover letter outlining qualifications, salary
    requirements, and a list of five professional references is required for
    consideration. All application materials received by 7 May 2004 will be
    guaranteed consideration. Email applications and nominations to Katie
    Watchman (katie.watchman@duke.edu). Please include "ISIS Administrative
    Director" in the subject line.

    Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.



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