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Director of Prospect Research, Philadelphia

Requisition #:  11-23181  
Scheduled Shift:  Days
 
Employee Type:  Regular - Full Time
 
*Scheduled Days:  Monday through Friday
 
Research Division:  
Requirements:  • Minimum of seven (7) years of increasingly responsible positions in development with significant experience in complex analytical prospect research and management required.
• Demonstrated mastery in the collection, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of information.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in process analysis, and project management, as well as demonstrated ability to share these with others through mentoring and collaboration.
• Experience managing a staff and success within achieving a matrix reporting relationship.
• Record of initiative, problem solving and adaptability; strong analytical skills required, including expertise in modeling and analysis of data.
• Proven success as a creative thinker with the ability to articulate and implement programmatic visions.
• Superior communication skills, to express the importance and urgency of the mission of key internal and external constituencies in writing, on the phone and in personal meetings.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Adhere to all legal privacy requirements and ethical standards upheld by regulatory bodies and professional organizations.
• Current knowledge of library science as well as commercially available research systems.
• Understanding and demonstrated competencies in the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) skills are highly desirable.
• Raiser's Edge database experience is highly desirable, as is the ability to use a variety of reporting and publishing tools and strong familiarity with relational databases.
• Bachelor's degree required.

All CHOP employees who work in a patient building or who provide patient care are required to receive an annual influenza vaccine unless they are granted a medical or religious exemption. 
Job Description:  Reporting to the AVP, Development Operations, the Director of Prospect Research will lead the prospect research team. This position is responsible for research policy and procedures, and conducting and supervising relationship-based development research in order to support the Foundation’s fundraising goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating prospect leads, and will work closely with Major Gifts and Planned Giving programs and others engaged in seeking significant gift support on behalf of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
The Director will play a key role in the refinement and growth of the Foundation’s donor pool, and will have oversight of prospect screening and information management. This person will participate in prospect strategy meetings of the Major Gifts team. The Director will supervise three staff and the day-to-day operations of the prospect research program.

• Prospect Research: Leads the efforts to research and analyze new and existing donors and prospects for major gift cultivation and solicitation through review of and analysis of media, financial documents, files, databases, online information systems and other resources. Instructs and educates development staff in the methodology and resources of prospect research and management. Develops and implements policies, procedures, standards, templates, research request and tracking system, and rating formulas related to prospect research.
• Prospect Screening: Leads the implementation of prospect screening and data mining projects in order to maximize the impact of data/information. Manages and provides leadership for the evaluation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Center’s prospect management system; directs use of data modeling and screening results for all programs, including Major Gifts and Planned Giving.
• Information Management: Coordinates the development of concise and relevant prospect profiles summarizing key personal and financial information pertaining to these individuals. Assures accurate and timely records and reports are kept on all contacts and meetings with donors and prospects. Reviews activity reports to ensure appropriate prospect coding activity. Works closely with Development Services team on records management and tracking systems. Manages tools necessary to maintain and monitor an informative prospect pipeline that relates directly to the goals of the development team; provides relevant information and analysis to the Major Gifts team. Establishes guidelines and policies for the accurate and ethical management of all donor and prospect information.
• Prospect Assignment: Works closely with the Executive Director of Development for Clinical Support to assist in assigning prospects to gift officer portfolios and monitors related qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. Participates in prospect strategy meetings of the Major Gifts and Planned Giving team.
• Supervision: Hires, trains, and supervises research staff, and develops appropriate research policies, procedures and standards.

See: https://www.chop.edu.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?FuseAction=mExternal.showJob&rid=23181

Project Specialist for Business Outreach

New Jersey State Library

LOCATION:Trenton, NJ

DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of Thomas Edison State College, seeks a PROJECT SPECIALIST FOR BUSINESS OUTREACH to function as a liaison for the State Library's services to the business community, including statewide and regional business organizations, committees and agencies. For more information on this position and for application instructions, please visit http://careers.tesc.edu. All interested applicants must apply online. AA/EOE

Instructional Design Librarian, New York

Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University in NY, NY is seeking to fill this PART time Academic position.

Department: The Samuel J. Wood Library and The C.V. Starr Biomedical Information Center
Status: Part time Academic
Location: Upper East Side, Manhattan location

Position Summary: The Instructional Design Librarian is a part time position responsible for designing, developing and delivering instructional programming in a variety of formats for the Weill Cornell Medical Library. Additionally, the Instructional Design Librarian is the expert on copyright and fair usage for the College. This position reports to the Associate Director for Resources and Education.

Responsibilities:
• In conjunction with library staff create innovative and effective learning materials utilizing a variety of delivery methods, including digital learning objects and web-­based instruction modules.
• Provide staff development for the use of educational technology and education concepts.
• Provide expertise on copyright and fair usage to faculty, students and staff.
• Maintain learning environments and tools.
• Liaise with the Educational Web Services Group and Informational Technologies and Services regarding educational technology.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
• Advanced degree in educational technologies or instructional design.
• Graduate degree in library/information science from an ALA accredited institution preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to apply an established instructional design process.
• Excellent technical, written and verbal communication skills and teaching/presentation skills.
• Experience with ANGEL/Blackboard and Adobe Connect.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, the ability to manage multiple projects and a commitment to professional development.

TO APPLY:
Please email cover letter and resume to:

Anny Khoubesserian,
Administrative Manager
arevod@med.cornell.edu

POSTING: http://library.weill.cornell.edu/About/career.html

Librarian

Head of Ref/IT Duties inc.: Assist Dir, ref., sup. ref. staff, book ordering, classes in computer, computer service. Qualifications: MLS or MLIS, 3 yrs. exp. showing increased responsibility, computer proficiency, people skills. Sal. $58,400. ex. benefits. Send resume' to Ms. Reutty, Rockaway Twp. Library, 61 Mt. Hope Road, Rockaway, NJ 07866, michele.reutty@rtlibrary.org . Web Id: 76459

Head of Access Services, New York

Schaffer Library

Reporting to the Director of the Library, the Head of Access Services is a member of the Director's Advisory Council and general College faculty. Responsibilities include management and supervision of the Library Circulation Department, general Library building, and off site storage facility. Also participates in some night and weekend hours at both the Circulation Desk and Reference Desk and participates in reference services and library instruction.Qualifications: Requirements include an MLS from ALA-accredited library or information science school with 3-5 years experience managing, supervising, and evaluating hourly staff in a facility with integrated library systems and office software. Desired are experience with Innovative Interfaces OPAC and Circulation functions, strong diplomatic skills and service orientation, ability to work with diverse cultural groups, and reference experience within an academic setting.

Please visit our website for full position description and application instructions:

http://www.union.edu/jobs

Union College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to student and workforce diversity.
See: http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000679977-01

Project Specialist, Business Outreach

Thomas Edison State College
Summary / Definition:

Reporting to the Associate State Librarian for Library Development, the person in this position will function as the project specialist for the State Library's services to the business community, including statewide and regional business organizations, committees and agencies.

Examples of Work:

- Make presentations and offer training in latest technologies to business groups and organizations.
- Develop and conduct training sessions on available databases for use by businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Investigate and recommend strategies to demonstrate the value and use of libraries to the business community.
- Identify best practices in libraries' services to business community and offer training to replicate those practices statewide.
- Develop partnerships with state and national business organizations, committess and agencies that are mutually beneficial.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

- Master's degree in Library and Information Science.
- Eligible for New Jersey Professional Librarian certification.
- Minimum one year experience managing a regional or statewide project.
- Experience and knowledge of current business databases and current technologies.
- Ability to develop and conduct training sessions.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Valid driver's license for statewide travel. Requirements:

Education: Master's degree in Library and Information Science Experience: Commensurate with the level of expertise a project demands.

**Applicants must apply online at http://careers.tesc.edu**

Director of Library & Archives, New York

Brooklyn Historical Society’s Othmer Library invites applications for the position of Director of LIbrary & Archives. The position reports to BHS’ President and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of BHS’ library and archives program. The Director of Library & Archives supervises library and collections staff, including the Special Collection Librarian and Photographic Archivist and various grant-funded full and part time staff. The successful candidate will be a creative, experienced and forward-looking librarian dedicated to serving a diverse range of patrons and supporting BHS mission to connect the past to the present and make the vibrant history of Brooklyn tangible, relevant and meaningful for today's diverse communities, and for generations to come.

The Director is responsible for providing leadership, vision, planning and management for the library, including overseeing staff; maintaining budgets, policies and procedures; planning and managing grant projects; and with Senior Library Staff, developing long-range planning and priorities for collection development, management, preservation, description, and access to library and archives. The position plays a key role in the senior staff of the larger institution, participating in institutional planning;  working with the Director of Development to identify funding opportunities and write grants; and collaborating with education, exhibition and oral history staff on integrating library and archives work with the activities of the larger institution.

In addition to management and planning functions, the position plays an active role in the day-to-day work of the archives and manuscript collections, including acquisitions and appraisal; overseeing arrangement and description work; reference and outreach activities; and administering and overseeing Archivists’ Toolkit and Emma, the WordPress-based BHS catablog of archives and special collections.

Required Qualifications:

Masters in Library and Information Science, or equivalent degree, with a specialization in archival studies or special collections.
Minimum of four years successful experience in special collections and/or archives
Evidence of effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Flexibility in adapting to organizational change and growth and to ever-changing technological environments
Evidence of strong leadership, budgeting, project management and organizational skills.
Strong customer service orientation, with a commitment to serving a diverse patron base.
Supervisory experience; demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration.
Demonstrable experience in seeking and administering grant funding
Experience in soliciting, acquiring, organizing, and maintaining collections
Knowledge of current practices related to the identification, access, control, organization and digitization of primary source materials, including metadata schemas, digital processes and trends in delivering collections electronically
Computer/technology competence; aptitude for learning and applying new technologies and information tools to library operations

Preferred qualifications:

Advanced degree in History, American Studies, or relevant academic field.
Experience working in a museum setting or in supporting exhibit development and design
Experience with records management in print and electronic formats
Experience with WordPress content management system
Experience with Archivists’ Toolkit
Knowledge of preservation issues and best practices
Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, with full benefits including medical and dental.

To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and name and contact information for three references to Deborah Schwartz, President, at apply@brooklynhistory.org. Subject line of the email should read: Library Director Application [your last name]. No phone inquiries, please.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; priority will be given to those applications received by May 8th.

Brooklyn Historical Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
The Brooklyn Historical Society is dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, the presence of any mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law
See: http://brooklynhistory.org/about/job.html#bdla

Research Coordinator, New York

15045

Description
 
Under direction, coordinates research projects; assists faculty in development of evaluation tools and methods associated with various projects; assists with Institutional Review Board protocols, the design of data collection tools, in data collection, data analysis and in manuscript preparation and presentations; develops in conjunction with faculty data specifications for clinical and financial data analysis of health care data; coordinates various research studies on health information technology, quality of care and outcomes of care across diverse group of hospitals and other sponsored and affiliated organizations across New York State; performs medical literature reviews and library searches; formats, presents and writes abstracts or journal articles for publication or presentation at medical society meetings; prepares internal routing forms for grant submission; assists with subcontract/consortium agreements across institutions; acts as liaison between researchers and grants administrators; maintains files of Institutional Review Board approvals and coordinates resubmissions; performs primary data collection for clinical studies including telephone surveys; develops and maintains research databases; performs primary data entry into research database; analyzes research data including performing basic tests for statistical significance as well as develops graphical and tabular presentations; performs other job related duties as required.

Qualifications
 
Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of work experience and/or research experience in a clinical or public health setting required; Master’s degree preferred; must be familiar with concepts of healthcare economics, clinical epidemiology and health services research methodologies; knowledge of research methods associated with economic evaluation of healthcare interventions and health information technology a plus; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of statistical software programs such as SAS or SPSS and decision analysis software such as DATA Pro is highly desirable; excellent organization and communication skills.
 
No relocation assistance is provided for this position.
 
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
 
Founded in 1898, and affiliated with what is now New York-Presbyterian Hospital since 1927, Weill Cornell Medical College is among the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the country. In addition to offering degrees in medicine, Cornell also has Ph.D. programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and with neighboring Rockefeller University and the Sloan-Kettering Institute, has established a joint MD-PhD. program for students to intensify their pursuit of Cornell's triple mission of education, research, and patient care.
 
Weill Cornell Medical College's educational mission emphasizes the importance of combining a strong foundation in the medical sciences with extensive clinical training in patient care.  By promoting a true social commitment, stimulating creativity, and fostering independent thought and study, Weill Cornell Medical College continues to cultivate the best of tomorrow's leaders in the field of medicine.
 
Weill Cornell Medical College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.
 

Job-WCMC-Research
Primary Location-New York City
Organization-Pediatrics
Schedule-Full-time
Overtime Status-Exempt
 
Number of Openings-1

Minimum Salary-$52,491
Grade-6
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Archives Assistant (Part-Time), Philadelphia

Part-time position, 15-19 hrs/wk.

Duties: Retrieving materials; photocopying materials for patrons and staff; using catalogs, indexes, and databases to provide basic research for staff members; drafting written responses to reference requests; maintaining the reading room; and assisting patrons in-person and on the phone.

Requirements: Basic word processing and database use; ability to lift 40 pound document boxes; good communication skills; high school graduate. Prefer BA and someone with a Library or Archives background.

The Presbyterian Historical Society is the national archives of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its primary historical research center. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and share the story of the American Presbyterian experience with Presbyterians, the scholarly community, and the general public. PHS has fulfilled this mission since its founding in 1852. For more information about our programs and services, please visit www.history.pcusa.org.

Apply to:
Presbyterian Historical Society
425 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516
FAX 215-627-0509
Via e-mail: Jobs@history.pcusa.org
AA/EOE

Library Director, Delaware

Institution: Delaware College of Art & Design
Location: Wilmington, DE
Category: Admin - Libraries
 
Posted: 05/26/2011 
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time

The Delaware College of Art and Design welcomes applications for the Library Director of the Edgar A. Thronson Library. The Edgar A. Thronson Library consists of over 12,000 items as well as electronic resources supporting the academic needs of students and faculty at the Delaware College of Art and Design. The Delaware College of Art and Design, a creative partnership of Pratt Institute and the Corcoran College of Art and Design, offers the Associate of Fine Arts degree in Animation, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design and Photography.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Dean/Director of Institutional Research, the Library Director works to promote library resources and new initiatives, design and provide information literacy instruction, maintain strong relationships with DCAD faculty to ensure that resource needs are being met, acquire new materials for the collection and create a student-centered learning environment through excellent customer service, innovative responses to resource needs and thoughtful assessment of the library's goals and initiatives.

In addition to these core responsibilities the Library Director also supervises and performs cataloging of new materials, develops and maintains the library's annual budget, provides reference assistance, chairs the library committee, attends faculty meetings when needed, establishes library hours and policies, manages the library's digital resources, processes ILL requests, maintains the library website, maintains statistical reports as part of the library's assessment plan and departmental goals, creates and maintains library browse guides, communicates goals and needs of the library to educational stakeholders at DCAD and supervises a part-time library assistant as well as student assistants.

Qualifications
Requires master's degree in library or information science; an undergraduate degree in art or design is highly desirable. A minimum of three years of academic library experience is required, along with a strong background in art reference, technical services processing, collection development and information technology. The ideal candidate will have experience developing innovative programs to respond to student and faculty needs, experience designing and presenting a curriculum of information literacy courses, demonstrated organizational skills, excellent customer service skills, the ability to work independently and in groups, ability to plan and implement new initiatives and a strong commitment to the value of an arts education.

Salary & Benefits
Salary dependent upon qualifications. Excellent benefits including health benefits, generous vacation time and TIAA/CREF retirement plan.

To apply:
Review of applications will begin June 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Please email with Library Director Search in the subject line a letter of application, resume and the contact information of three professional references.
Application Information
Postal Address: Traci Parman
Delaware College of Art & Design
600 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Fax: 302-622-8870
Email Address: tparman@dcad.edu