The University of Maine is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Director, Bureau of Labor Education. This is a full-time, fiscal-year position located on the University of Maine campus in Orono.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Directing and evaluating research on labor related topics to support BLE research and instructional functions; directing and participating in the development of labor education materials, projects, presentations, programs, courses and publications; representing the University through presentations to State legislators, governmental agencies, labor organizations, community groups, the media, trade associations and the general public.
• Working with the University of Maine’s DLL Curriculum Committee, including the planning and administration of the interdisciplinary Labor Studies program.
• Designing and administering an organizational structure to attain BLE objectives effectively, including staff management, budgeting, strategic planning, training and development, and performance appraisals.
• Seeking project grant funding opportunities, as well as directing grant-funded expenditures and activities.
• Performing other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: A Masters Degree in the social sciences, labor relations, or a related discipline is required, with substantial experience in labor education or a related field. A doctorate is preferred and/or equivalent experience.
For more information, see the job announcement attached