[CivilSoc] (no subject)

[Bruce R. Berglund]

          POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
AREA STUDIES AND RUSSIAN & EAST EUROPEAN STUDIES
OUTREACH COORDINATOR 
The Outreach Coordinator coordinates the outreach activities and
initiatives of the KU area centers; serves as principle liaison between the
area studies centers of the University of Kansas and K-16 teachers and
educators, community, business, and government constituencies, as
appropriate; serves as principle liaison for outreach efforts conducted in
cooperation with other pertinent units, such as the Office of International
Programs, Center for International Business, and the Hall Center; in
consultation with Directors of the Area Studies Centers, coordinates
activities of the Outreach Coordinators in African, European, East Asian,
and Latin American Studies that touch on general international studies
topics; serves as Outreach Coordinator of the Center for Russian and East
European Studies
OFFICE:  			College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
WORKING TITLE:   	 	Outreach Coordinator for KU Area Studies
OFFICIAL TITLE:		Coordinator
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:	Regular appointment subject to review and reappointment
SALARY: 			$28,000 - $30,000, depending on experience.  26 bi-weekly pay
periods.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:
This  unclassified,  professional,  non-exempt  position is 1.0 FTE  (full
time  equivalent)  and  includes benefits  (health  care,  prescription,
dental;  retirement  plan;  12  days  sick  leave,  26  vacation   days
annually). The Outreach Coordinator reports to the Associate Dean of the
College of Liberal Arts and 
 Sciences who serves as contact dean for the area centers.  
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Outreach Coordinator for Area Studies:
1.		works  with  other area studies personnel and faculty to design,
coordinate, staff, and implement the outreach activities and  initiatives
of the KU area centers (conferences, workshops,  presentations, special
events and projects);
2. 	serves as liaison between the area studies centers and K-16 teachers
and educators and community, business, and government constituencies as
appropriate (including the Mid-America Consortium for International
Education, US/ED Area Outreach Directors, and professional organizations);
3. 	serves as principal liaison for collaborative outreach efforts
conducted with other KU agencies and units (including  Hall  Center for the
Humanities, Office of International Programs, Center for International
Business, KU Continuing Education, University Relations, and KU Connections);
4. 	coordinates activities of area-specific outreach personnel based in the
individual centers;
5.	designs, collects materials for, and composes Tidbits, a newsletter for
K-12 teachers; maintains an outreach web site; creates new web materials;
6. 	creates a variety of outreach materials and participates in outreach
events as appropriate to interests and experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
         ! Strong interest in international cultures
         ! BA degree in appropriate field (world area, international,
foreign language, education, etc.)                           
         ! Excellent written and verbal communications skills
         ! Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
         ! Strong people and teamwork skills; 
         ! Flexibility, creativity, and learning skills
         ! Experience with project planning
         ! Willingness to travel 
         ! Computer skills, including Windows and PC applications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
         ! Knowledge of Russian/East European studies
         ! MA or other degree in appropriate field
         ! Grant-writing experience
         ! Experience creating newsletters, advertising copy, brochures,
media  releases
         ! Knowledge of HTML or Java, experience with web applications
         ! Some supervisory experience
CONTACT PERSON:  	Dr. Maria Carlson, Co-Chair
                       		Area Studies Outreach Coordinator Search Committee
                        		College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
                        		1440 Jayhawk Boulevard, 213 Bailey
                        		Lawrence, KS  66045-7574
                       		 TL:  785-864-4236
                       		FX:  785-864-3800
                        		mcarlson@ku.edu
APPLICATION DEADLINES:  Consideration of applications begins 15 January
2002 and continues until position is filled.  Applications should include a
letter of application that addresses the required and preferred skills in
some detail, a curriculum vitae or resume, as appropriate, and the names
and contact information of three references.  Applications should be
brought or sent to Dr. Maria Carlson at the above address.  
STARTING DATE:     Immediate.  
The  University  of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer.  The  University  encourages  applications from
under-represented  group members.  Federal and state legislation prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status.  In addition,
University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual
orientation, marital status, and parental status.