<HTML><BODY style="word-wrap: break-word; -khtml-nbsp-mode: space; -khtml-line-break: after-white-space; "><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><SPAN class="Apple-style-span"><B>UNAVCO President</B> - Job Description</SPAN></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; min-height: 14px; "><BR></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">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 (<A href="http://www.unavco.org">www.unavco.org</A>). 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.</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">The Board of Directors seeks an individual with</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">(1) A demonstrated record of excellence, vision and leadership in scientific research in the Earth Sciences;</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">(2) Highly-developed leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills;</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">(3) A broad understanding of the geophysics and high precision geodetic communities;</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">(4) Administrative or management experience in a cost and schedule constrained environment;</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">(5) An advanced degree in the Earth sciences and 12+ years of work experience;</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">(6) Experience in achieving consensus decisions among researchers with diverse points of view;</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">(7) Excellent knowledge of UNAVCO's sponsor agencies (NSF, NASA, USGS), their</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">programs and processes for competitive selection;</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">(8) The ability to travel frequently between Boulder, CO and Washington, DC, and additional locations as needed.</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">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.</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">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.</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Send inquiries and applications to: UNAVCO, c/o Rose Blas, 6350 Nautilus Drive, Boulder, CO 80301-5554 (<A href="mailto:blas@unavco.org">blas@unavco.org</A>).</DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV></BODY></HTML>