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Hi, I want to alert people to the exciting, new opportunity to work 
with COSEE (Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence). CORE, 
which hosts our Central Coordinating Office is looking for a National 
Network Director to help our national network achieve its objectives. 
I've pasted the position description below. Please pass it along to 
anyone you think may be interested. (All replies should go to CORE, 
not to me!) (I'm sending this to AZA, too, so sorry for any cross 
posting).
Thanks,
Carolyn

National Network Director for the Centers for Ocean Sciences 
Education Excellence (COSEE) Initiative

The Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education (C.O.R.E.) is 
seeking qualified candidates for the position of National Network 
Director for the Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence 
(COSEE) funded by the National Science Foundation.  The Network 
Director will work in collaboration with the National COSEE Council, 
Central Coordinating Office (CCO) staff and funding agencies to 
achieve the COSEE mission to spark and nurture collaborations among 
scientists and educators, to advance ocean discovery and make known 
the vital role of the ocean in our lives.    Key responsibilities 
will be to provide leadership, fundraising and strategic planning for 
the National COSEE Network as well as to manage support, coordination 
and communications functions for the Network.    Requirements include 
an advanced degree in an appropriate discipline, familiarity with 
strategic planning, management skills (including project management, 
marketing and communications, fiscal oversight and staff 
supervision), knowledge of national level policy and advocacy 
activities related to science and science education, and at least 5 
years of program management experience. Salary commensurate with 
qualifications plus an excellent benefits package.  

For more information on COSEE and CORE, see www.cosee.net and 
www.coreocean.org.  For more information on this position, see the 
Employment section of www.coreocean.org.  Interested candidates may 
also contact Dr. Susan Cook, Education Director at CORE 
([log in to unmask]; 202-448-1223).   To apply, send a cover letter 
and resume to [log in to unmask] or National COSEE Network Director 
Search, Human Resources, Nonprofit HR Solutions, 12138 Central 
Avenue, Suite 382, Bowie, MD 20721.  Target date for application 
receipt is March 22, 2005.   EOE D/V/M/F. 

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Carolyn Levi, Ph.D.
Director, COSEE New England
New England Aquarium           
Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110-3399          
617/973-5264/ Fax: 617/723-9705
http://www.necosee.net

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