Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Administration Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the Touch of Nature Environmental Center (TONEC). The Director is the chief administrative officer of the TONEC and reports to the Associate Provost for Academic Administration. The successful candidate is expected to bring a vision for the future which will inspire his/her colleagues to pursue excellence in quality academic endeavors in teaching and research and supportive programming for student needs and development elements of the University's mission by offering broader and deeper programming for use by faculty, staff, and students. The Center has 9 full-time staff members and 40 seasonal and part-time staff members and serves Southern Illinois University Carbondale, the region, and the nation as an outdoor laboratory for experiential learning, a field site for research, and a provider of therapeutic recreation, environmental education, outdoor adventure, personal and interpersonal growth experiences and conference service facilities. The Center is an American Camp Association accredited facility. Additional information about SIU Carbondale and TONEC is available online at <http://http/www.ton.siu.edu> http://http://www.ton.siu.edu/ The Director's primary roles are centered on program and development matters, particularly: 1. strategic planning and program development 2. staff development 3. internal information needs for planning and budgeting 4. resource and facility enhancement through fundraising and an increase in external grants. REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate must possess a Master's degree in: outdoor education, therapeutic recreation, environmental education, administration, recreational education, or related degree. Applicants must also possess three years' experience in program administration with evidence of budget management and supervisory experience in program development, promotion, implementation, and facility coordination. This is a security-sensitive position. Before any offer of employment is made, the University will conduct a pre-employment background investigation that includes a criminal background check. RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary role of the Director, Touch of Nature position is to direct and oversee the overall operations of the Touch of Nature Environmental Center including but not limited to: 1. Oversee outdoor research laboratories for faculty, staff and students studying quality academic pursuits in the natural environment (i.e. therapeutic recreation studies, environmental studies, etc.) 2. Serve as liaison with university academic units that provide research, teaching, and service opportunities 3. Supervise facility operations - lodging, food services, and grounds maintenance 4. Supervise all educational camp programs and services as well as oversee all program budgets - Environmental Education program, Therapeutic Recreation program, Underway Adventures program, Spectrum Wilderness program, Camp Little Giant, retreats and events 5. Supervise all administrative operations - fiscal, personnel (recruitment and retention), marketing and sales, program development and delivery, communications, and public relations 6. Ensure overall operations comply with University policies and procedures 7. Maintain positive working relationships among department's faculty and staff, university personnel, representatives of user groups and external public 8. Develop annual and long-range plans for facility operation, maintenance, and program development 9. Develop alternative usage strategies for the Touch of Nature facilities that promote patronage from public, private, and university groups. Effective Date of Appointment: The position is available July 1, 2012. Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is May 31, 2012, or until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately following the deadline for applications and will continue until the position is filled. Application Procedure: Applications must include a current curriculum vita, a personal vision statement for the position, and the name, address, phone number, and email address for five references. Send nominations, inquiries, and applications to: Search Committee for Director, TONEC Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Administration Attn: Emily Williams Anthony Hall, Room 310 Mail Code 4311 S1U Carbondale 1265 Lincoln Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 Telephone: 618-453-5745 Email: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] <http://affact.siuc.edu/jobs.html> http://affact.siuc.edu/jobs.html Application Information Postal Address: Attn: Emily Williams Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Administration Southern Illinois University Carbondale 1265 Lincoln Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 James E. Garvey Director, Fisheries and Illinois Aquaculture Center Professor, Department of Zoology 1125 Lincoln Drive 173 Life Sciences II Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901-6511 618-453-5611 (direct) or 618-536-7761 (main office) http://fisheries.siu.edu http://fishdata.siu.edu
