Associate Director, REEEC

Organization:  University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Website: UIUC


Title: Associate Director, REEEC

Location: Urbana Champaign, Illinois

Salary: Not Listed

Description:
The Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center (REEEC) at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director. REEEC is a Title VI National Resource Center that works with faculty, students and staff throughout the University, including the humanities, social sciences and professional schools; offers an MA and BA degree in REEE studies; organizes outreach programs for K-12, the local community, and the state; offers REEE graduate and undergraduate courses; and organizes the REEEC Summer Research Laboratory, a U.S. State Department Title VIII supported program.

The Associate Director reports to the Director of REEEC; provides authoritative, detailed professional knowledge in the field of Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies; assists the director in fulfilling the mission of the Center; serves as advisor to the director regarding programs and with program development; and acts for him/her as necessary. The Associate Director performs the following duties:

• Participates in establishing and reviewing operating policies for the Center.
• Supervises and implements Center programs and projects.
• Serves as Co-PI for the Department of Education Grant.
• Works with College and University development officers to obtain gifts and endowments.
• Prepares grants proposals.
• Teaches courses in the area as necessary to meet the curricular needs of the center.
• Assists the director in the development of proposals for new courses and curricula.
• Assists with management of the Center's MA Program.
• Serves as the academic advisor for the REEES undergraduate program.
• Coordinates the FLAS Fellowship program.
• Acts as liaison to campus and university departments.
• Oversees the Center’s budget and financial policy.

This is a full-time administrative position, with a possibility of limited teaching. Some national and international travel is required.
 
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will have an interdisciplinary and creative orientation; strong organizational and communication skills; the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without supervision, and strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and databases) preferred. Knowledge of UIUC organization, policies, and procedures desirable. Administrative experience strongly preferred. Experience with U.S. Department of Education Title VI grants; grant writing desirable.

An advanced degree (Master’s required) in a humanities or social science discipline with a concentration in Russian, East European, or Eurasian studies and advanced proficiency in Russian or another language of the region are required. Those holding a Ph.D. are also encouraged to apply. For qualified candidates, the position allows for teaching one or two undergraduate courses per academic year.

To Apply:
Please create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload application materials through this system. To ensure full consideration upload your application letter, resume, contact information for three references, and short writing sample.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of 15 December 2009. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent benefits package. Starting date is as soon as possible, but no later than 15 August 2010.