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Executive Director Position Open |
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| Posted by: | Search Committee |
| Title/Position: | Board Members |
| School/Organization: | Federation of Behavioral, Psychol. and Cog. Sciences |
| Sent to listserv of: | SPSP, SESP, SPSSI |
| Date posted: | April 22nd, 2008 |
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The Federation of Behavioral, Psychological and Cognitive Sciences (Federation) is seeking an Executive Director to manage and direct all activities of the Federation and its sister organization, the Foundation for the Advancement of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS). The Federation is a 501(c)6 dues-supported coalition of scientific organizations and affiliates. Affiliates are either academic (including university departments and regional psychological associations) or corporate. The Federation represents the interests of scientists that conduct research in the areas of behavioral, psychological, cognitive, and brain sciences, focusing its efforts on advocacy and education at the Federal level and on communicating information to scientists about relevant policy and legislative matters. FABBS is a 501(c)3 organization that works to educate the public and other scientists about the importance of behavioral and brain sciences.
The Executive Director provides inspired leadership to ensure that the missions of the Federation and FABBS are successfully carried out. The Executive Director works with the Boards of Directors of both organizations on setting their strategic directions and policies. The Executive Director is the chief spokesperson for the Federation and is responsible for crafting and delivering key messages and representing the Federation’s advocacy activities to Federal agencies, including members of Congress and their staff, and Executive Branch officials. He or she also develops creative educational programming and cultivates sources of funding for activities and special projects of the Federation and FABBS. The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Federation and FABBS, supervises the staff, and oversees the advocacy, programmatic, financial, and management operations of the organizations.
For full job description and how to apply, please visit:
http://www.thefederationonline.org/
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