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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The American Theological Library Association (ATLA)</span></strong> seeks candidates for the position of <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Director of Member Programs</span></span></strong>. The position is located at the ATLA office in the Chicago loop area.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">As one of six departmental directors reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of<strong> </strong>Member Programs<strong> </strong>holds primary responsibility for:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Member Programs</span></em></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">Oversee all aspects of programs and services to members and potential members</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">Provide leadership for professional development seminars and workshops</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">Supervise member publications, and member recruitment and retention</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Organization</span></em></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">Serve as essential, collaborative member of ATLA strategic team of directors, making decisions about policy and products for the association<strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></em></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">Plan and organize department, including supervising staff of three</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">Work with a variety of committees and task forces within the association as well as partner organizations</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">Oversee departmental finances and budgets <strong><em></em></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">Serve as Acting Executive Director as needed</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Planning</span></em></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">Identify new revenue opportunities</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">Hold primary responsibility for annual conference and other events held throughout the year</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Requirements</span></strong></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Minimum 5 years progressive Association or Non-Profit experience dealing with members in a Director or Manager role </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage finances, large budgets and trends, and negotiate member benefits and packages </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Experienced in event and meeting planning, and creating and managing innovative education programming </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Excellent writing and presentation skills</li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Essential Qualities</span></strong></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Demonstrate leadership qualities and competence in communicating and collaborating within a diverse environment </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Tactful, with ability to understand, appreciate and relate to a diverse religious membership</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Outstanding interpersonal, listening and facilitation skills</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Comfortable with high visibility and public speaking</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Exceptional strategic thinking and planning skills</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Keen business sense, able to negotiate, persuade and bargain</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Ability to problem solve in difficult situations</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Able to creatively search out revenue and marketing opportunities for the benefit of members, e.g., programs; continuing education; member learning opportunities; outreach and partnerships; collaborations with other library associations</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Act as a strong advocate for the association and its members</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Motivate volunteers </li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Education</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Minimum master’s degree, preferably in Library and Information Science; Non-Profit Management or related fields acceptable</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Must have working knowledge of libraries (but degree in Library Science not required); Theological library experience not required. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) a plus</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Required Technical Skills </span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Microsoft CRM or similar software</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Microsoft SharePoint</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Web conferencing tools</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Highly conversant with and demonstrated experience in social media</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Comfortable with databases and Microsoft Office Suite</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Aware of current software related to Communications and Publications</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Ability to track technology trends, learn quickly, and serve as an early adopter</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Salary</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">$80,000 - $95,000 based on experience. The Director of Member Programs is an exempt, salaried position with full benefits package. Requires 20-25% travel.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">To Apply</span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin-left: 39.0pt; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->ATLA is an EOE. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin-left: 39.0pt; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Please submit <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">resume and cover letter with career goals</span></strong> to: <a href="mailto:cssmsd@gmail.com">cssmsd@gmail.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin-left: 39.0pt; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->No phone or direct inquiries accepted</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin-left: 39.0pt; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 39.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Application deadline is <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">January 31, 2012</span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">ATLA is a prestigious professional association of nearly 1,000 individual, institutional and affiliate members providing programs, products and services in support of theological and religious studies libraries and librarians. ATLA produces electronic products in all fields of theology and religion which are licensed and sold worldwide, generating the Association’s primary source of revenue.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;">The mission of ATLA is to foster the study of theology and religion by enhancing the development of theological and religious studies libraries and librarianship. Services and products of ATLA support the work of individual and institutional members and include: workshops; an Annual Conference; member publications and discounts; and bibliographic indexes and full text e-resources in theology and religion.</p>
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