The Center for 21st Century Studies (C21) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks applicants for the full-time academic staff position of Administrative Program Manager II (Deputy Director). In collaboration with and under the general supervision of the Director of C21, the Deputy Director is responsible for planning and implementing seminars, lectures, and international conferences; coordinating overall communications and outreach strategy; assisting with planning and implementing external development campaign; working with the director to develop and implement strategies to expand and promote humanities and campus-wide transdisciplinary research collaborations; and leading and overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Center. Minimum Qualifications: 1) a graduate degree in the humanities, arts, or social sciences, or related field; 2) broad knowledge of 21st century studies in the humanities, arts, and social sciences; and 3) excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 1) PhD in the humanities, arts, or social sciences, or related field; 2) familiarity with recent developments in digital humanities; 3) administrative or supervisory experience; 4) experience with at least one of the following: graphic design, web design, or social media. 5) experience with grant application procedures and federally funded projects; and 6) budgetary experience.

Interested parties must apply online via http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/6886. Please submit your resume; the names, positions, and contact information for three professional references; and a detailed cover letter which both describes your graduate research and addresses how your prior experiences relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position. Recruitment will continue until a final candidate is selected. Review of applications will begin on September 12, 2011. More information about the UWM Center for 21st Century Studies: http://www4.uwm.edu/c21/. UWM is an AA/EO employer.

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Associate Director, UC Davis Humanities Institute, University of California, Davis. Under general direction of the faculty Director of UC Davis Humanities Institute, responsible for developing and implementing overall communications and outreach strategy to highlight individual and collaborative research and core programs and special initiatives; assisting with planning and implementing external development campaign; working with director to develop and implement strategies to expand and promote humanities and campus-wide research collaborations; and lead and oversee the day-to-day activities of the Institute.
For full consideration, please submit an application by February 28, 2011.

More information about the UC Davis Humanities Institute: http://dhi.ucdavis.edu. A Full description and application instructions for this position: https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1297114571215

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The Academy seeks a Program Associate to oversee its Initiative for Humanities and Culture and to support associated research initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a key role in advancing multidisciplinary projects and studies with some of the country’s leading humanities scholars. She or he will work with Academy Fellows and senior staff to carry out policy initiatives and to identify and develop new projects; create, organize, and help produce programmatic content for conferences and symposia; develop background research for projects and reports; edit research papers and publications; write grant proposals and assist in fund raising; and help expand the profile of the Academy in the academic community.

The successful candidate will possess a PhD in the humanities; five years of relevant project administration experience in a university, foundation, learned society, or non-profit; experience working with senior faculty; knowledge of policy issues in the humanities; strong writing, editing, research, and communication skills; and successful grant writing expertise and familiarity with private foundations and other funding sources. Please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to staffing@amacad.org.

Marking its 230th year as an independent policy research center, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences conducts multidisciplinary studies of complex and emerging problems. With headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Academy’s work is advanced by its 4,600 elected members, who are leaders in the academic disciplines, the arts, business and public affairs from around the world.

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Confluence: Center for Creative Inquiry (confluencenter.arizona.edu) at the University of Arizona is looking for a Director of Development. The selected person will lead, direct and manage all development activities of the Center. This includes, but may not be limited to: cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospective major gift donors including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government sources. The emphasis of the position is to secure financial resources that can be directed toward the creation and support of the Center, its people and programs. As one of the top five strategic areas of investment of the University, Confluence’s main goal is to increase faculty research and creative activity in Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences by providing resources, fostering networks and seeking outside funding. Apply at www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1318010168118 and search for job posting #48521.

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