July 1, 2009   

                                                        

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS/AMHERST

PROFESSIONAL POSITION AVAILABLE

 

rudd adoption research program manager

psychology department

 

75% Time Position

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

 

The Rudd Adoption Research Program is seeking a talented administrator to manage

and develop its growing program.  The Program Manager will be responsible for

developing and implementing initiatives that advance the mission of the Rudd

Program.  Responsibilities include Program Planning and Development including

identify grand and fundraising opportunities, coordinate submission of grant

applications, develop links with the advisory committee and other stakeholders

and prepare position papers and policy briefs; Program Management including

prepare presentations and documents, preparing press releases and promotional

materials, maintaining the Rudd website, create and maintaining databases; and

general management and supervision such as hiring and training student

assistants, overseeing budgets, and insure compliance with regular.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1.  Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related social science field and five (5)

    years of experience, or Master’s degree in psychology or related social

    science field and three years of experience (Master’s degree preferred).

2.  At least three years administrative experience.

3.  Strong record of strategic planning, organizational development, and

    fundraising and/or research grant development.

4.  Excellent writing skills.

5.  Excellent oral communication skills.

6.  Demonstrated project management skills.

7.  Proficiency with computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet,

    database, and website development.

8.  Ability to work independently and to collaborate and lead effectively.

9.  Previous experience with adoption and family issues is preferred.

 

Hiring Salary Range:  $28,875-$32,325      Normal Starting Salary:   $28,875-$32,475. 

Salary reflects a 75% position.

 

PROFESSIONAL STAFF SALARY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM POSITION LEVEL 26.

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The University of Massachusetts at Amherst prohibits discrimination on the basis

of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status national origin, mental

or physical disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation; in any aspect of

the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and

activities, or in employment and application for employment.  Furthermore,

University policy includes prohibitions of harassment of students and employees,

i.e., racial harassment and retaliation for filing complaints of discrimination.


Applicants should send a CV or resume, statement of interest in the position and

how their experience meets the qualifications, writing sample, and names and

contact information for three professional references.  The search committee will

begin reviewing materials on July 15, 2009 and will continue reviewing

applications until the position has been filled.

 

Interested applicants can learn more about the Rudd Program, the Psychology

department and the program Manager positions at:

http://www.psych.umass.edu/ruddchair/ and http://www.psych.umass.edu

respectively.

 

ON-CAMPUS APPLICATIONS ONLY:  Send application materials to:  Manager of the Rudd

Adoption Research Program Search, R37291, Psychology Department, 441 Tobin Hall,

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003.

 

On-campus applicants are defined as Amherst Campus non-student employees

 

OFF-CAMPUS APPLICATIONS ONLY:  Send application materials to:  Search #37291,

Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Administration Building, University of

Massachusetts, Amherst, MA  01003-8170.

 

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