Location(s)
DEPARTMENT: Programs
REPORTS TO: Chief Scientific Officer
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and manage Academy's Frontiers of Science program in cutting-edge areas of science and technology. Work with leaders in the field, primarily from Tri-State area academic and industrial research institutions, to develop new symposia and seminar series and to ensure full support for their activities. Collaborate with publishing staff to create unique web and print products based on content from the Frontiers of Science meetings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Track current science and technology topics in "hot," emerging interdisciplinary areas. Identify and work with thought leaders in each area and invite their participation in launching seminar series / discussion groups (approximately 40 meetings annually). Once leaders are enlisted, work with them to develop appropriate format and content for discussion groups. Assist leaders in developing lists and other means of communication with researchers in their fields. Coordinate logistics of meetings with discussion group leaders and other Academy staff. Prepare and manage budget for the Frontiers of Science program. Working with the VP, Publishing and Communications and other editorial and technical staff, for each discussion area facilitate the development of web-related content to serve participants and other Academy members. Identify and/or develop appropriate tools, databases, video presentations, summaries, and linked or proprietary resources to promote traffic to Academy-related content and to disseminate content created in the Frontiers of Science program. Similarly help invent new formats and shape content for print publications. Working with the Directors of Marketing and Membership, help identify products, collaborations, and outlets to promote sales, conferences, seminars, website traffic, and membership. Work with the Vice-President of Business Development to enlist corporate sponsorships for programmatic initiative. Work closely with Program Department Directors (Conferences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, and Science Alliance programs) to develop collaborative programs and events.
REQUIREMENTS
Advanced degree in sciences (PhD preferred); five years experience in an academic, industrial research and/or science publishing field. Program management and administrative experience required. Strong communication skills and proven ability to work creatively and independently.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should include the following: CV or résumé, cover letter that includes salary history and/or requirements, and a 1–2 page analysis of potential new areas for the Frontiers of Science program to include in its programming initiatives. This statement should reflect an understanding of emerging trends in the biological, chemical and computational sciences as they relate to the Life Sciences in general. Please email your application to wcaruso (at) nyas.org. Please visit: www.nyas.org.
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