The ̽»¨Â¥ (̽»¨Â¥) invites applicants for the position of Director of the ̽»¨Â¥ Technology & Transfer Conference. The conference takes place each July.
The Technology & Transfer Conference Director must be affiliated with and supported by an ̽»¨Â¥ Member institution. The new director will assume full responsibility of the position in 2017. In the interim, the 2016 Conference (July 10-12 in Anaheim) will provide the new director an opportunity to transition into the position, working alongside the current director.
The role of the Technology & Transfer Conference Director is to:
- Develop the conference program;
- Chair the selection process for an advisory committee;
- Recruit and select breakout sessions in coordination with the advisory committee; and
- Assist ̽»¨Â¥ staff with the promotion of the event and the necessary on-site activities required for a successful event.
This position is remotely-based and requires occasional travel to the ̽»¨Â¥ office in Washington, DC, and to site planning visits around the country. There will be a stipend paid in a single allotment at the completion of the conference. The Director will be reimbursed for necessary expenses/supplies related to work on the conference.
The ideal applicant has previous conference planning experience; a strong, diverse network in higher education; and a demonstrated commitment to ̽»¨Â¥.
For a full job description, please . Please submit a letter of interest and your resume to Janie Barnett, Associate Executive Director at barnettj@aacrao.org. For questions and additional information, please call Janie at 202-263-0288. Application deadline is January 15, 2016.