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Academic Center Director* Buena Vista University seeks to hire a Director to lead its Center for Academic Excellence. We wish to hire someone whose passion is the support of the academic needs of students, someone who can manage resources and facilities but who is willing to be involved in the day-to-day operation of the Center as well. We seek someone who is committed to developmental education and to serving the needs of students who request special academic accommodations. The Center offers programs in academic skills development to our undergraduate students. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be comfortable working with students, faculty and staff and will have knowledge of current theory and practice in developmental education. Experience in student learning assistance and an MA in a pertinent field is required; PhD is preferred. Teaching experience is expected; interest or experience in academic advising is a plus. Buena Vista University, founded in 1891, is located on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, Iowa with an enrollment of approximately 1,385 undergraduate students in a residential setting. Buena Vista University is the country's leading New American College. For more information on our university, please see our website at http://bvu.edu/ Send letter of application, curriculum vita, and phone number/email addresses of at least three references to: Associate Dean of Faculty Dr. Bruce Ellingson, Buena Vista University, 610 W. 4th Street, Storm Lake, IA, 50588. FAX: 712-749-1410. Screening begins November 1st and will continue until position is filled. Women and minorities are strongly urged to apply. OEO/AD. For further details see a full position description at http://www.bvu.edu/~humanres/ ______________________________________________ Karla Sanders, Ph.D. Director, Center for Academic Support and Achievement Eastern Illinois University 3004 9th St. Hall Charleston, IL 61920 217-581-6056 fax: 217-581-7100