(NAME-MCE) Fwd: New Search! Director of Communications, The Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University

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> New Search!
> Director of Communications
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> The Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio  
> State University
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> Additional Information
> Qualifications:
> The ideal candidate will demonstrate the values espoused by the  
> Institute, bring significant experience to and proven success in  
> developing and implementing communications strategies, and will  
> possess the sophistication, intellectual drive, and charisma to  
> effectively build relationships between scholars, researchers,  
> activists, policymakers and partner organizations. The Director of  
> Communications will be an established and articulate communications  
> professional with the sophistication, intelligence, and forethought  
> to steer and direct the development of a multidimensional  
> communications strategy targeting a diverse range of audiences. S/he  
> will minimally hold a bachelor's degree in communications or a  
> related field, demonstrate a proven communications track record, and  
> have a minimum of eight years of successful experience in  
> communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing.
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> To Nominate or Apply:
> More information about the Kirwan Institute may be found at: http://www.kirwan 
>  institute.org. A longer, more complete position description may be  
> found here.
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> Nominations and applications are due by February 12, 2008. Due to  
> the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon  
> as possible. Applications including a cover letter describing your  
> interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), salary  
> history and where you learned of the position should be sent to:  
> kirwan- dc at nonprofitprofessionals.com.
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> In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process,  
> please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the  
> subject line of your e- mail.
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> The Kirwan Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
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> Women and candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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> The Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group has been retained by The  
> Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio  
> State University of Columbus, Ohio, to assist them in their search  
> for a Director of Communications.
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> ABOUT THE KIRWAN INSTITUTE:
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> The Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, a leading  
> interdisciplinary research institute, is seeking applications and  
> nominations for the position of Director of Communications. Housed  
> at The Ohio State University, the Kirwan Institute's dynamic  
> interdisciplinary approach is aimed at promoting a just and fair  
> society for all through a deeper understanding of the nature and  
> causes of racial and ethnic disparities and hierarchies. The goal is  
> the development and advancement of policies and practices aimed at  
> disestablishing these hierarchies by linking research to humanity's  
> everyday reality. As its influence amongst foundations, organizers,  
> policymakers and the social justice community continues to grow  
> dramatically, its expertise is being solicited at an ever swifter  
> and more exhilarating pace. If the Institute is to take full  
> advantage of the tremendous array of opportunities presented, its  
> communication capacity must grow accordingly. The Director of  
> Communications will play a critical role in launching the next and  
> most exciting stage of the Institute's dynamic organizational life.
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> DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS:
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> The Director of Communications will work closely with the  
> Institute's senior management team and research staff to expand the  
> Institute's impact, visibility, and outreach on the local, state,  
> regional, national and global levels. Specifically, s/he will lend  
> strategic vision and expertise to devising and executing a  
> comprehensive communications strategy; continue to develop and  
> implement a communications infrastructure; oversee the development  
> and management of communications and marketing enterprises,  
> materials, publications and presentations to local, national and  
> international audiences; identify opportunities to build ongoing,  
> collaborative relationships within The Ohio State University and  
> beyond; and provide strategic, expert analysis, advice, and support  
> to colleagues. The Director of Communications will play a critical  
> role in expanding the Institute's impact on societal change through  
> broader and deeper penetration of its research and conceptual  
> innovations into the public discourse.
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