NOTICE OF VACANCY: IFO Academic Affairs Coordinator
Deadline for applying: Thursday, Februry 9, 2012

The IFO is seeking volunteers to serve in one of the two half-time positions as IFO Academic Affairs Coordinator.  The term for this position will run from July 1, 2012 until June 30, 2014.

Major Responsibilities:

• Convene and co-chair meetings of the IFO Academic Affairs Committee (AAC).  Keep the AAC informed about various MnSCU initiatives.  Seek input from the AAC on IFO positions on academic issues.
• Under the direction of the President, serve as the IFO representative with respect to academic matters within MnSCU.  Attend and report on IFO and MnSCU meetings dealing with academic matters.  The two coordinators shall establish a master calendar of meetings and propose coverage.
• Keep the President, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Negotiating Team, and membership informed about academic matters involving the campuses, MnSCU and other state and national organizations.  The coordinators shall meet with and give reports to the President, IFO Board of Directors, and Executive Committee on an established basis.  Make recommendations to all of the above as appropriate.  Shall attend statewide meet and confers.
• Oversee Academic Affairs office and files at the IFO office.  Includes responsibility for:
• keeping records about and communication with IFO members of MnSCU committees to assure they are attending meetings and informed of IFO perspectives.
• directing and providing information to IFO Website Coordinator on all committees including meeting agendas and notes for posting on the IFO website.
• assuring records for all committees are organized and maintained at the IFO office.
• The Academic Affairs Coordinators shall meet with the IFO President who will determine how the responsibilities will be shared between the two coordinators.

Compensation:
Academic Affairs Coordinators will be paid twelve (12) credits per year of reassigned time from their home institution or, if on leave from home institution, at regular duty day rate times 60 duty days.  (By law may have to be paid as wages – withholding as required.)  In addition, possible compensation of $1,000 for the summer (for serving after July 1).  Reimbursement of travel expenses as per IFO policy.  No additional benefits.

Expertise:
Academic Affairs Coordinators should have experience/expertise in at least one of the following areas:  technology; P-16 education issues; and, academic policies.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn the IFO-MnSCU Contract is required.

To apply, send by email a brief statement describing your interest in and relevant experience for this position, and a short version of your curriculum vitae to Don Larsson, IFO President, at larsson@ifo.org and copy the post to IFO Administrative Assistant Cindy Kellerman at kellerman@ifo.org.  The deadline for applications will be Noon, Thursday, February 9, 2012.  The IFO Board will consider received applications at its February 9-10 meeting.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Cindy Kellerman (kellerman@ifo.org; phone: 651-227-8442 ext. 10), or Don Larsson (larsson@ifo.org; phone: 651-227-8442 ext. 19). 

Thank you for considering this position.