MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY
President
The Board invites nominations and expressions of interest
for the position of President.
The President reports directly to the Maine
Maritime Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will have a
sincere appreciation for the college’s rich maritime
heritage, history and traditions and be responsible for
effective leadership, have impeccable integrity, strategic
vision, and exemplary communication and interpersonal
skills. He or she will have a demonstrated record in
successful fund raising; significant leadership experience
in an educational, maritime, business and/or governmental
organization; outstanding fiscal skills; and, a commitment
to the support and success of a nationally ranked public
college. Individuals with significant management and
leadership skills and an advanced degree from an accredited
institution will be given preference.
Interested persons should send a letter of application and
resume to:
Maine Maritime Academy
Director of Personnel Administration
P.O. Box 670
Bucksport, Maine 04416
While applications and nominations will be accepted until
the position is filled, interested parties are encouraged to
submit application materials, including an original Maine
Maritime Academy application, by May 11 to assure optimal
consideration. All inquiries and applications will be kept
in strict confidence. For an online application form and a
complete position profile, go to
www.mma.edu under jobs@mma. MMA is an EOE. Women and minorities are
particularly encouraged to apply.
THE MAINE
MARITIME ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL
WHO HAS THE FOLLOWING TRAITS AND QUALITIES:
-can passionately promote the mission,
vision, identity, and values of Maine Maritime Academy
-leadership style that is inclusive,
that listens, that values opinions
-understands and has a passion for the
unique mission of a maritime college
-strong track record of leading and
building consensus amongst diverse groups of people
-demonstrated record of successful
fundraising
-understands how to work with a large
volunteer Board, both as an administrator and an advisor
-understands and can work with the
political process at the local, state and federal levels
-understands and is committed to the
furtherance of post secondary educational goals and
objectives for Maine high school graduates
-possesses administrative and fiscal
skills necessary for successfully leading a public college
-is willing and able to keep the Board
involved and informed regarding all internal and external
constituencies
-understands the inherent value of a
strong and supportive alumni
-strategic thinker with a strong
management track record
Credentials:
-advanced degree preferred
-significant administrative experience
with a college, maritime, business and/or governmental
organization is required
-high level of credibility with
academic stakeholders, either through a career developed
within higher education, or the highest levels of
achievement within another sector is preferred
Finalists will be required to (1)
authorize us to request college transcripts, (2) provide
copies of any applicable certifications and/or licenses, and
(3) provide a list of at least five professional references.
Individuals with additional questions concerning the
application or nomination process should contact James
Soucie, Executive Director-Administrative Operations,
Planning and Compliance at (207) 326-2241.
PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR
The
Programming Coordinator position reports to the Director of
Residential Life and Student Services and is an 11-month,
live-in, academic year appointment (July 1 through May 31).
The successful candidate will be responsible for building
and sustaining a holistic environment for students. Duties
include: assisting with planning and coordinating general
campus programming, co-curricular programming for target
student populations, diversity awareness, and passive or
active educational, social, and/or wellness topics as well
as providing a professional staff presence in the Commons
residential complex. This position also entails coordinating
with other departments such as security; monitors
residential facility cleanliness and maintenance needs; and
provides liaison to other student services offices.
Qualifications include: Bachelors degree with programming
and/or housing experience required. Masters degree in
Student Personnel or a related field is preferred. Pay Range
17 starting at $32,298.86.
Teaching Assistant/Technical Support – Level II
The Department of
Engineering is seeking candidates who will support faculty
in teaching lab courses and will be responsible for
maintenance and operation of Engineering Department
laboratory equipment. Lab equipment includes fluid systems,
turbines, heat exchangers,
materials testing equipment, instrumentation, and data
acquisitions systems. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or
a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in
Engineering, Engineering Technology or Engineering
Operations and/or appropriate and relevant professional
experience and qualifications. Prior college-level teaching
experience, a marine or stationary engineer’s license,
and/or work experience in the marine or power industry
preferred. Full-time, 9 ˝ month staff position
beginning in the Fall, 2009 semester. Pay Range Level II -
20, 9 ˝ months $31,975.05.
