(NAME-MCE) [AERA-CESJ] Chief Diversity Officer Position

[Chris Clark]

Dear Higher Education Diversity Professionals,

We are writing on behalf of Chancellor Steve Ballard at East Carolina  
University (ECU) in Greenville, North Carolina.  Chancellor Ballard  
invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief  
Diversity Officer.  This position reports directly to the Chancellor  
and contributes to the University’s diversity efforts by reviewing  
and developing programs that expand diversity at ECU, while embodying  
and articulating a vision of ECU as a diverse, inclusive institution.

The ideal candidate will possess: strong interpersonal skills;  
ability to effectively manage conflict and facilitate culture change;  
clear oral and written communication skills; familiarity with federal  
and state constitutional and civil rights law.  Experience in higher  
education and previous experience in diversity program development  
are important.  A Masters degree is required, a terminal degree is  
preferred.

The complete Position Description document for this position is  
available using the following link:
http://www.thehollandergroup.net/pos_desc_files/ECU%20Chief% 
20Diversity%20Officer%20(August%202007).pdf

We would very much appreciate knowing if you are personally  
interested in this position.  Additionally, your assistance in making  
this position known to qualified potential candidates and in  
nominating individuals whom you would strongly recommend would be  
greatly appreciated.

Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is  
filled, but an early response from you would be very much  
appreciated.  Inquiries, nominations and applications should be sent,  
preferably via email, in strict confidence to:

The Hollander Group
Info at thehollandergroup.net
Phone: (202) 486-9097

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Sincerely,


Clifford R. Hollander, PhD
President and CEO

Sharon M. Flynn Hollander
Executive Vice President and COO

The Hollander Group
www.thehollandergroup.net


———
Christine Clark, Ed.D.
chriseclark at mac.com
702.896.1527 Telephone
702.896.4529 Facsimile
702.985.6979 Cellular

"And when one of you falls down she falls for those behind her, a  
caution against the stumbling stone.  Ay, and she falls for those of  
ahead of her, who though faster and surer of foot, yet removed not  
the stumbling stone."

                                                              			— 
Kahlil Gibran