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Colleagues - Please find below a job announcement for the Assistant
Director position at the Northern Illinois University Women's Resource
Center, which is still open but has been re-posted. Please pass along to
anyone who might be interested.

Thank you!


Assistant Director, Women’s Resource Center

We are seeking a dynamic candidate for the position of Assistant
Director of Women’s Resource Center to continue the development of the
Women’s Resource Center’s operation toward national leadership.  The
Assistant Director is the support administrator of the Women’s
Resource Center and is responsible for assisting in the direction of the
total on-campus center operation which consists of fiscal operations,
personnel management, programs and services, and recruitment and
retention. The Assistant Director also:  provides a welcoming and
supportive environment for all women of the university and those women
of the community and region who seek university services;  works with
the campus community to support the recruitment and retention of women
students, faculty, and staff;  serves as a resource person to campus and
community groups concerning the interests of women;  cooperates and
participates in the creation of programs that enhance an inclusive
campus community;   engages in outreach activities that involve faculty,
staff and students;  develops and promotes program initiatives that
enhance the undergraduate and graduate experiences of women students; 
partners and collaborates with other campus departments and units; 
cooperates and participates in other university efforts representing
women; and leads the department in meeting the division’s mission,
vision and core values.  

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements: Master’s degree and at least two years of professional
experience in higher education, providing programs and services that
address women and/or gender issues or comparable positions; 
demonstrable skills in leadership; excellent oral and written
communication; and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.   Preference
given to individuals with experience in Student Affairs.  

This position is designated as security sensitive. In compliance with
the Illinois Campus Security Act, before an offer of employment is made,
the university will conduct a pre-employment background investigation,
which includes a criminal background check.  

Materials
A letter of application, résumé/vita, and names, addresses, e-mail
addresses, and phone numbers of three references must be submitted to:
Assistant Director, Women’s Resource Center Search Committee, Attn:
Dr. James Brunson, Assistant Vice President for Diversity and Equity,
Campus Life Building - Room 230, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb,
Illinois 60115.  Electronic applications must be submitted in Word
format.  Preference will be given to complete applications received by
May 30, 2008; however, applications will be accepted until the position
is filled. 


Contact Name:  Shirley Mashare
Phone:  (815) 753-1513
E-mail:  

 
Fax:  (815) 753-1589

Northern Illinois University is an equal opportunity institution and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age,
marital status, national origin, disability, or status as a disabled or
Vietnam-era veteran. The Constitution and Bylaws of Northern Illinois
University afford equal treatment regardless of political views or
affiliation, and sexual orientation. NIU recognizes Dual Career issues.