Fisk University is one
of the oldest historically black
colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the
United States and Nashville’s first
university. Founded in 1866, Fisk
University celebrates its
sesquicentennial in 2016. For over 146
years Fisk University has provided an
environment that has nurtured and
challenged the minds of young people.
U.S. News &
World Report’s Top Colleges and
Universities, 2011, ranked Fisk in tier
one at #122 of more than 1,400 Liberal
Arts Institutions in the United States.
For the 19th consecutive year, the Princeton
Review included Fisk on its 2011
list of “The Best 373 Colleges” in
the nation and on its list of “The
Best Southeastern Colleges.”
With the recently
announced retirement of President Hazel
O’Leary, Fisk is now seeking its next
President. Reporting to the Board of
Trustees, the President of Fisk
University will provide leadership and
strategic direction while maintaining
excellence in all academic programs. The
President will establish, evaluate, and
maintain a climate that encourages the
development and retention of exceptional
talent; a high level of morale and
engagement; effective working relations;
a high quality service culture; and an
environment with administration and
academic vision.
Applicants should
possess a terminal degree (preferred)
and a distinguished record of senior
leadership experience and professional
achievement in higher education or an
equivalent level of functional
responsibility in a related setting such
as business, government or nonprofit
enterprises. A proven ability to achieve
results in fundraising is required. In
addition, we are seeking an individual
with an appreciation and commitment to
HBCUs and who understands the heritage,
sense of pride and validation inherent
in these institutions.
Please submit all
applications and nominations
electronically to Diversified Search at fiskpresident@divsearch.com
or via fax at 404-814-2339. Our mailing
address is 950 E. Paces Ferry Road, NE,
Suite 3375, Atlanta, GA 30326.
Fisk University is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Fisk
University 1000 17th Ave. N.
Nashville, TN 37208 |
615.329.8710
Phone: 615.329.8768 | Email: oia@fisk.edu
Associate
Director of Development, Oregon Region
Regional
Development
The University of
Oregon seeks applications for the Associate Director
of Development, Oregon Region. Reporting to the Sr.
Director of Development, Oregon Region, the Associate
Director serves as front line development officer for the
university, promoting fundraising priorities and image to
alumni, parents, and friends of the university. This
position will actively identify, cultivate, solicit, and
steward high-end annual ($2,500+) and major gift ($100K+)
level donors and new prospects across Oregon, and in other
regions as assigned. This position is field-oriented,
requiring frequent travel and direct contact with donors
and prospects, as well as collaboration with staff and
faculty across the university
Salary is commensurate
with experience and will range from $60-75K. The
university offers an excellent package of employee
benefits. For further information, please see the full
position announcement, including minimum and preferred
qualifications, education requirements, and application
procedure on the UO website at http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/
.
Search will remain
open until filled. Review of applications will begin May
1, 2012. We are committed to creating a more inclusive and
diverse institution and invite applications from qualified
candidates who share our commitment to diversity.
The UO is an AA/EO/ADA
institution committed to cultural diversity.
Director
of Development
Research,
Innovation and Graduate Education
The
University of Oregon
is seeking applications for a Director of
Development for the Office of Research, Innovation
and Graduate Education. Reporting jointly to
the Vice President for Research/Dean of the
Graduate School, and the Assistant Vice President
for Schools and Colleges in University
Development, the director is responsible for donor
acquisition, major gift ($100K+) fundraising, and
donor stewardship for the Office of Research,
Innovation and Graduate Education. The
director will represent the school in development
matters and set fundraising goals and strategies
in conjunction with the VP for Research/Dean of
the Graduate School and the AVP for Schools and
Colleges. The director will work with the
academic leaders of the Office
of Research, Innovation and Graduate Education and
development colleagues across the university,
faculty, and senior staff to identify new
prospects and strategically cultivate the alumni,
parents, and friends of the Office of Research,
Innovation and Graduate Education. The
director will also facilitate opportunities for
the Vice President for Research/Dean of the
Graduate School, University President, and other
academic leadership to meet donors, including
arranging logistics, preparing briefing and
presentation materials, and executing follow-up
plans. This position is field oriented,
requiring direct contact with donors and donor
prospects. The director will be responsible
for meeting fundraising goals as they relate to
the strategic needs of the university.
Performance as measured against these goals will
be evaluated annually. This position will
involve frequent travel off-campus
throughout the United States to work with gift
prospects. Prior to hire, the finalist in
this position must successfully complete a
criminal background check.
For
a full list of position qualifications and
application procedures, please refer to the UO
website at http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/.
For questions regarding this position please
contact University Development at 541-346-3016.
Review of applications will begin the week of
March 15, 2012. Salary is commensurate with
experience and will range from $85-100K. We are
committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse
institution and invite applications from qualified
candidates who share our commitment to diversity.
UO
is an AA/EO/ADA institution committed to cultural
diversity.
Hunter
Enterprises is now reaching
out to the African American community to
promote black
hair care and skin care products in
beauty supply companies and hair salons
across America
We
are seeking minority-owned businesses
and non-profit organizations to sell and
promote these products. The beauty
industry is still thriving even in a
down economy and is expect to have
modest growth in 2012.
Hunter
Enterprises hopes to promote their
Jamaican
Black Castor Oil product that
is an import from the island of Jamaica.
This is an exotic blend of cooked castor
oil that has been pressed using ancient
methods and treasured for its healing
powers by the Jamaican people. We are
seeking distributors and wholesalers. Please contact
Scott Hunter at 1-888-973-7273.
Start
with us in today. Hunter
Enterprises will also give scholarships
to young entrepreneurs. At the same
time, they will have distributors'
opportunities for their black
skin care at BlackSkin.com
UNEMPLOYMENT STILL HIGH
ACROSS COUNTRY, PARTICULARLY IN BLACK COMMUNITY
There are 14 million people
unemployed. While there have been some jobs added in the private sector, the unemployment rate for Blacks still remains
painfully high. What are the
statistics of Blacks in the workplace?
