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The College at Brockport invites applications and nominations for the Vice President for Administration and
Finance. The position will begin on July 1, 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter.
St. Lawrence University, an independent liberal arts institution guided by tradition and focused on the future,
seeks nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for University Advancement.
About the College: Founded in 1835, The College at Brockport is a leading comprehensive college in New
York and is poised to become a nationally recognized comprehensive masters institution. Committed to
student success, the College focuses on educating the whole student by providing rigorous classroom
learning, faculty-student engagement in educationally purposeful activities outside of the classroom as well
as exceptional co-curricular programs and support services. The 464-acre campus has 66 buildings
occupying about one-quarter of the campus, with grassy fields and wooded land. Brockport, NY is a small
college town of 8,100 residents located on the historic Erie Canal. The campus is near downtown Rochester,
and ten miles from Lake Ontario. Brockport enrolls 7,297 undergraduates and 1,292 graduate students and
offers 50 undergraduate majors, 48 master’s degree programs, and teacher certification in 24 areas. The
operating revenues for the College are $153M.
Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for Administration and Finance is charged with
oversight of financial management, campus facilities and a number of specialized administrative functions.
Responsibilities include direct supervision of Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities and Planning,
Finance and Management, Human Resources, Procurement and Payment Services, and Sponsored Programs
(Post-Award). The Vice President also interacts with the Brockport Auxiliary Services Corporation and the
Brockport Foundation. As one of four College Vice Presidents, the Vice President for Administration and
Finance collaborates with the other Vice Presidents and members of President’s Cabinet in order to promote
College success. Similar relationships are developed with SUNY System Administration and with the
SUNY Research Foundation.
The successful candidate will be a high energy, visionary leader with a track record of success as a senior
administrative officer. He/she will have superb interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated
ability to build and lead effective, diverse management teams; proven ability to work effectively in a shared
governance and collective bargaining environment; demonstrated skills in strategic and tactical budget and
financial planning and policy development, problem solving and risk management; and demonstrated
success in promoting diversity. The candidate must be a team builder who is highly motivated, a self-starter
and a dedicated professional who has demonstrable commitment to service, support of the academic mission
and continued advancement of the College.
Required qualifications include: an earned Master’s degree; significant experience in progressively
responsible administrative and/or financial management in higher education. The successful candidate will
also have a deep understanding of the culture of a campus and the ability to work positively and effectively
with the academic community, public officials, media representatives and the public. Salary and benefits are
competitive.
The Application Process: The position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, interested
applicants should submit a cover letter addressing how they meet the desired and preferred
qualifications, a current vita, and a list of five references by December 15, 2011. References will not
be contacted without prior approval by the applicant. Background checks will be conducted on all
finalists invited to the campus. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. The search is
being assisted by Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates.
Applications should be submitted electronically (MS Word or
Adobe PDF format) to: brockportvpaf@storbeckpimentel.com
Further information about this search is available at:
www.storbeckpimentel.com.
Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence is committed to providing an inspiring and demanding undergraduate
education in the liberal arts to students selected for their seriousness of purpose and intellectual promise.
The oldest continuously coeducational institution of higher learning in New York State, St. Lawrence enrolls
a diverse student body of 2,350 undergraduates from 43 U.S. states and 46 countries, and 120 graduate
students in two programs in education. With a 12:1 student/faculty ratio, the university sustains a close-knit
learning community characterized by collegiality, integrity, and openness.
St. Lawrence’s beautiful 1000-acre campus is ideally situated in the North Country of New York State,
halfway between the high peaks of the Adirondack mountains and the national capital of Canada, Ottawa.
The university’s academic and co-curricular programs take full advantage of this location, which provides
an intrinsically international perspective on the world and a magnificent natural setting for multidisciplinary
learning initiatives.
Reporting directly to President William Fox, the Vice President provides strategic direction and leadership
for all of the development, alumni relations and advancement services functions and a staff of approximately
32. On average, the University raises in excess of $16 million annually. St. Lawrence University has more
than 30,000 living alumni. In December 2010, the University completed its Momentum St. Lawrence
campaign raising $172.1 million.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (a master’s degree and/or CFRE certification
preferred) and 7-10 years proven leadership experience in a senior administrative capacity, especially in the
development and execution of comprehensive campaigns. Demonstrated success in fundraising and
knowledge of methods and technologies for grantsmanship, data bases, and prospect research is expected.
The new Vice President should possess deep knowledge of the philanthropic community; experience
working with major donors from trustees, corporations, foundations, alumni, parents and friends; proven
ability to develop and inspire a team of accomplished professionals in a collegial manner, including those
who may telecommute from regional offices; capacity for senior staff teamwork; and effective working
relationships with all elements in a university community. Candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to
independent, liberal arts higher education and an understanding of the academic enterprise. Also required
are the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and a willingness to travel frequently and to meet
with volunteers and donors on evenings and weekends. St. Lawrence encourages candidates with careers
and credentials from a variety of professions and disciplines.
The search process is currently underway and will continue until
the position is filled. For best consideration, please submit
materials before November 15, 2011. Nominations, inquiries and
expressions of interest should be forwarded, in confidence, to:
Shelly Weiss Storbeck, Managing Partner
Susan VanGilder, Associate Principal
Storbeck / Pimentel & Associates, LLC
stlawrence@storbeckpimentel.com
For more information, please visit St. Lawrence’s home page at
www.stlawu.edu.
St. Lawrence University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity employer. Women, minorities,
veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Assisting the College in this search is:
Steve Leo, Principal
Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates
s.leo@storbeckpimentel.com or 703-635-7373
The College at Brockport is an EO/AA employer
Old Horticulture Building, East Lansing
MI 48824, USA. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is
committed to achieving excellence through
cultural diversity. The university actively
encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans
and persons with disabilities.
ministrative Officer. The country’s only
private, not-for-profit institution of higher
education, AUAF is a modern, coeduca-
tional, internationally supported universi-
ty equipping future leaders with the criti-
cal and ethical foundations needed to help
Afghanistan recover from years of devas-
tating conflict. The university places major
emphasis on the enrollment and support of
women students and on meeting the needs
of country through high quality academic
and continuing education programs. The
position will be filled prior to the begin-
ning of the 2012-13 academic year. The
University In 2002 the Afghanistan Min-
ister of Higher Education proposed the
creation of the university, and the US gov-
ernment committed to assist it. The uni-
versity is chartered in Afghanistan. In
2006 the autonomous Board of Trustees,
composed of Afghan and American busi-
ness, civic, and academic leaders, opened
the university’s doors to its first degree-
seeking students. The current enrollment
of nearly 1,000 primarily Afghan students
(25% female) is planned to grow to 5,000.
The internationally credentialed faculty
and staff include Afghans, Americans, and
other nationalities, with the majority hold-
ing masters and doctoral degrees from US
institutions. USAID provides significant
support for the university, supplemented
by tuition, fee income, and philanthropic
donations. A five-year cooperative agree-
ment with USAID provides for $42 million
in direct support for AUAF. Rooted re-
spectfully in Afghan culture, AUAF oper-
ates with the academic standards of Amer-
ican higher education, and all instruction
is in English. The university offers un-
dergraduate degrees, based on a strong
foundation in the liberal arts, in Business
(BBA), I T (BS), and Political Science and
Public Administration (BA). It also offers
a unique certificate program in law in co-
operation with Stanford University School
of Law and has begun the country’s only
MBA program, which includes the Gold-
man Sachs 10,000 Women program fa-
cilitated with the Thunderbird School of
Global Management. AAUF is an Associ-
ate Member of the American Association
of International Colleges and Universities
and is in the early stages of pursuing US
regional accreditation. The AUAF perma-
nent campus is located in the government
district of Afghanistan’s capital city next
to the new Parliament Building, Supreme
Court, and nine ministries on a walled site
of nearly 80 acres leased from the Afghan
government until 2103. Additional infor-
mation is available at http://www.AUAF.
edu.af. The Position The CFAO heads the
Office of Business Affairs and provides
leadership and vision to the management
of the university’s financial, administra-
tive, and business operations. Reporting
to the President, the CFAO serves as the
university’s chief operating officer for all
non-academic financial and administrative
functions and activities and works closely
with the Provost and with other members
of the senior administrative team. Quali-
fications Preferred qualifications include
an MBA, Ph.D., or other appropriate de-
gree in finance/ administration from a US
or English-language university; significant
senior leadership experience in finance
and administrative functions for a com-
plex organization; and the demonstrated
ability to work effectively with students,
faculty, staff, trustees, and local authori-
ties in a multicultural environment. Skills
in team-building and collaboration are
necessary. A record of living and working
abroad, preferably in the region or other
developing countries, and significant ad-
ministrative experience building capac-
ity in a US or similar institution of high-
er learning are pluses. Compensation and
benefits are competitive. Korn/Ferry Inter-
national, which is assisting in this search,
invites confidential inquiries, nominations,
and applications. All communications will
be held in strict confidence. Applications
should be sent electronically and include
a current curriculum vitae and letter ex-
plaining interest and relevant experience.
John Kuhnle, Managing Director-Global
Education, Elizabeth Dycus, Senior Con-
sultant, Korn/Ferry International; 802-
765-4543; AUAFcfao@kornferry.com.
Foreign Languages: The Department of
Romance and Classical Studies at Michigan State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Language Instruction in
French and an Assistant Director of Language Instruction in Spanish beginning
August 16, 2012. Duties to be assigned by
the Director of Language Instruction but
include assistance in syllabus design, testing, instructor observation, advising, and
program evaluation. Minimum Qualifications: M.A. degree or equivalent in Applied Linguistics or related field; demonstrated oral ability at the Superior level using the AC TFL scale; demonstrated
organizational and management abilities;
demonstrated excellence as language instructors; willingness to work within an
articulated program under the Director
of Language Instruction; at least 2 years’
teaching experience at University or College level. Preference given to candidates
who are certified ACTFL testers. Interested candidates must complete the online
application, upload letter of interest, full
curriculum vitae and teaching evaluations
from at least four courses, if possible including student ratings and comments. Interested candidates must complete the on-line application, upload letter of interest,
full curriculum vitae and teaching evaluations from at least four courses, if possible
including student ratings and comments
at http://jobs.msu.edu. Submit three current letters of recommendation addressing teaching interests and abilities to the
application address below. Three letters
of recommendation only should be sent
on his/her behalf to: Bill VanPatten, Director of Language Instruction, Professor
of Spanish, Michigan State University, 256
Foreign Languages: The Hispanic Institute is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director with a
preferred starting date of January, 2012.
The purpose of the Institute is to offer
professional academic programs that provide bilingual and bicultural education to
all professionals serving the Hispanic communities throughout the region and the
nation. The Institute currently offers the
following programs: a Master’s in Bilin-gual/Bicultural Studies; a Master of Arts
in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A. in TESOL); an ESL
Program Specialist Certificate for Teachers; and Certificate programs in English/
Spanish-Spanish English and Translation
and Interpretation, to become a Master’s
Program in Translation and Interpretation in January, 2012. Responsibilities of
the Director of the Hispanic Institute include (but are not limited to): Overseeing
the above programs, budget management,
and teaching two courses per semester at
the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
This position, which is subject to final budget approval, may be full-time tenure-track
or full-time administrative depending on
qualifications. Minimum requirements
for an administrative appointment: M. A.
required, Ph.D. preferred. Native or near-native fluency in both English and Spanish, college/university level teaching experience, and evidence of leadership and
administrative experience. Minimum requirements for tenure-track appointment:
Ph.D. required. Native or near-native fluency in both English and Spanish, college/
university level teaching experience and
evidence of leadership and administrative
experience. Candidates must also demonstrate scholarly potential and/or have an
established publication record. Interested candidates should submit the following
materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
and three letters of recommendation. Review of Applications will begin immediate-
EmbanetCompass (Chicago, IL) is looking for the best senior management candidate
with academic program experience to manage service deliverables to our prestigious
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LEARNING TRANSFORMED MINDS ENGAGED . .
ly and continue until the position is filled.
Search Committee Director of Hispanic
Institute, c/o Dr. Luisa Ossa, Associate
Professor of Spanish, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, La Salle
University, 1900 W. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141.
Forestry: U WSP’s College of Natural Re-
sources (CNR) is seeking an Assistant
or Associate Professor of Forest Mensu-
ration/Forest Biometry. The successful
applicant will teach forest mensuration;
forest biometry; introductory natural re-
source courses and graduate level cours-
es. Teaching 3 to 6 weeks during the sum-
mer at the CNR’s Treehaven Field Station
or in the European Summer Program is
required. Opportunities exist for involve-
ment in research, outreach and interna-
tional programs. Candidates for the ap-
pointment should have or be near to com-
pleting the Ph.D. by the target start date.
The relevant Ph.D. is required for both
