FW: [Jobs] National Center on Accessibility Director Search

From: SEDBTAC ADA Network [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf Of SEDBTA Project
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 7:56 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: FYI: National Center on Accessibility (NCA) Director Search


The DBTAC: Southeast ADA Center is sending out the following
announcement for informational purposes only. Please contact the
National Center on Accessibility for additional information about this
job announcement.

DBTAC-Southeast ADA Center (Southeast DBTAC) 
A project of Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University 
Your Regional Resource Center on the Americans with Disabilities Act
 
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From: Skulski, Jennifer K [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 8:37 AM
Subject: NCA Director Search



Dear Colleagues

 

We ask that you share the following information with your constituents.

 

A national search has been initiated to appoint a new Director of the
National Center on Accessibility (www.ncaonline.org).  The search
committee is coordinated through the Indiana University Department of
Recreation, Parks and Tourism Studies and the Eppley Institute for Parks
and Public Lands.  

 

Information about the position and the application process is available
on the IU Human Resources web site.  See Bloomington campus > academic
appointments: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/employment/merged_index.htm

 

Or view it directly at http://www.indiana.edu/~deanfac/baalist.html

 

The position announcement is also included in the text below this
message.  [The NCA Director position has a university classification of
Academic Specialist, an IU faculty position with university benefits.]

 

 

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 

DIRECTOR

NATIONAL CENTER ON ACCESSIBILITY 

 

Indiana University is seeking applications for a Director for the
National Center on Accessibility.  This position is an appointed
non-tenure track faculty member with the title of Academic Specialist -
Director of the National Center on Accessibility.

 

This position is responsible for managing the National Center on
Accessibility (NCA), a center affiliated with the Eppley Institute for
Parks and Public Lands in the Department of Recreation, Park, and
Tourism Studies.  The Center is national recognized and an important
part of Indiana University.  

 

Qualifications:  

 

Minimum of a M.S. in park, recreation or related discipline with 10
years experience in accessibility and disability in the parks and
recreation field.  A doctoral degree is desired.

 

Significant experience in working with national, state and local
agencies focusing on accessibility and disability in the parks and
recreation field. Knowledge of accessibility standards and disability
studies as a recognized national leader in accessibility in recreation,
parks and public lands is strongly desired.

 

Responsibilities:  

 

Accountable for focused and entrepreneurial budget management including
oversight of all sponsored research and service grant and contract
development;

 

Manage multifunctional teams in the creation of park, recreation and
related accessibility plans of park systems, park units and other
programs management consulting, training and policy development for NCA
partners;

 

Manage and promote national partnerships under general supervision of
the  Executive Director of the Eppley Institute for Parks & Public
Lands,  with federal, state and private agencies (e.g. National Park
Service and others); 

 

Maintain relationships with all Indiana University units, teaching and
assistance in academic functions including committee membership and
related contributions; 

 

Travel required including some weekends and week long trips to partner
locations occasionally serving as trainer and on-site expert for NCA
national educational courses and visits.

 

Submit a letter of application, resume and supporting materials by
1/26/08 to:

 

Stephen A. Wolter

Executive Director, Eppley Institute for Parks & Public Lands

Indiana University Research Park

501 N. Morton Street, Suite 100

Bloomington, IN 47404

812.855.7083

[email protected]

 

 

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action
employer

 


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