Professional Development Committee
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The PDC is NCURA's standing committee responsible for all programs, activities and publications devoted to the professional development of NCURA members. The Chair is responsible for leading the committee in accomplishing the above responsibilities.
DURATION:
One year term, on a calendar year appointment basis.
- Function of Position - The Chair, reporting to the NCURA Board of Directors through the Vice President, will lead the committee through its yearly goals utilizing e-mail, conference calls and in-person meetings as scheduled. The Chair works with the Board to develop, implement, oversee, and evaluate all professional development activity, including the Annual Meeting, Annual Meeting Workshop, Fundamentals of Sponsored Programs Administration, special conferences and workshops, Research Management Review, and monographs and micrographs.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities & % Time Devoted - The PDC meets twice per year, and accomplishes much of its work through e-mail and telephone communication throughout the year. Approximately 3-5 hours per week, averaged across a year, can be anticipated.
- Qualifications/Requirements
- Leadership - Proven skills in leading committees and teams with experience in task development, review, brainstorming, prioritizing and follow-through is essential.
- Knowledge and/or Skills - An understanding of NCURA's primary mission as a professional development organization, and a basic understanding of its professional development offerings.
- Education and/or Experience - Familiarity with university research administration issues, or specific expertise in a particular specialty area within the profession is desirable.
- Training and Support - NCURA staff provides necessary orientation and support to the Chair.
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Additional Information (Benefits, Cost Reimbursement, Travel Requirements, etc) - Travel for PDC business is reimbursed by NCURA.
- NCURA Awards: Current National officers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) and current NCURA Standing Committee (FMC, NLDC and PDC) Chairs and Vice Chairs are ineligible for nomination for an NCURA Outstanding Achievement in Research Administration Award or for a Distinguished Service Award.
For further information on this position please contact staff liaison Marc Schiffman at schiffman@ncura.edu
