Wednesday, October 12, 2011

POSITION: NASSS Conference Director

Position Announcement: NASSS Conference Director

Deadline for applications: October 28, 2011.

Application process: Please send a letter of interest via email to Dr. Geneviève Rail, NASSS President,gen.rail@concordia.ca. Your letter should describe your interest in and qualifications for the position, your experience with NASSS, and your vision for this position.

Start Date: November 2011.

End Date: November 2014.

The Conference Director oversees the annual conference, working with the Conference Locator, Local Site Host, Program Chair, and other constituencies to ensure it is of the highest quality for the organization. In particular, the Conference Director in cooperation with the Conference Steering Committee and Program Chair, develops a workable budget in consultation with the Treasurer, sends regular conference bulletins to the NASSS membership/conference attendees in the run up to the meeting, oversees registration, arranges the book exhibit, receptions, and sponsored events, and works collaboratively with local hosts and the program chair on the publication of the conference program. The NASSS Conference Director appoints and chairs the Conference Steering Committee and is an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of NASSS.

When available, the Conference Director will receive a complimentary room at the annual conference. If you would like further details about the position, please contact Dr. Samantha King, NASSS Conference Director, kingsj@queensu.ca.

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