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UNAVCO President - Job Description

Applications are invited for the position of President of UNAVCO.   
Located in Boulder, Colorado, UNAVCO is a non-profit corporation that  
supports and promotes Earth science by advancing high-precision  
geodetic techniques such as the Global Positioning System  
(www.unavco.org).  Our member community includes U.S. and foreign  
educational, non-profit, and other research institutions that have a  
continuing commitment to scholarly research. The President reports  
directly to the UNAVCO Board of Directors, which is elected by its  
membership.

The Board of Directors seeks an individual with
(1) A demonstrated record of excellence, vision and leadership in  
scientific research in the Earth Sciences;
(2) Highly-developed leadership, communication, and interpersonal  
skills;
(3) A broad understanding of the geophysics and high precision  
geodetic communities;
(4) Administrative or management experience in a cost and schedule  
constrained environment;
(5) An advanced degree in the Earth sciences and 12+ years of work  
experience;
(6) Experience in achieving consensus decisions among researchers  
with diverse points of view;
(7) Excellent knowledge of UNAVCO's sponsor agencies (NSF, NASA,  
USGS), their
programs and processes for competitive selection;
(8) The ability to travel frequently between Boulder, CO and  
Washington, DC, and additional locations as needed.

The successful candidate is expected to provide vision and leadership  
in developing and implementing strategies that support and augment  
the geodetic science community that UNAVCO serves, while maintaining  
an effective working relationship with sponsor agencies. The  
President of UNAVCO has overall responsibility and accountability for  
the technical, management, and budgetary success of UNAVCO, including  
leading the development, preparation, and submission of community- 
driven proposals. The President is expected to develop a strong  
member organization to represent the interests of the geodetic  
research community and to closely involve that community in strategic  
planning and vision for UNAVCO.

The appointment is to begin as soon as possible. The minimum term of  
the employment is negotiable with the initial term expected to be  
from 3-4 years. Applications should include a complete vita, the  
names and addresses of three or more references, and a statement  
outlining the applicant’s vision for UNAVCO. Review of applications  
will begin April 2, 2007, and will continue until the position is  
filled. UNAVCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to  
employing a highly qualified staff that reflects the diversity of our  
nation.

Send inquiries and applications to: UNAVCO, c/o Rose Blas, 6350  
Nautilus Drive, Boulder, CO 80301-5554 (blas at unavco.org).

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