Position Opening: Secretary-Treasurer of the Eastern Division

The Executive Committee of the Eastern Division solicits applications for the position of divisional Secretary-Treasurer.  The committee hopes to make an appointment before the end of 2012, and it is expected that there will be a transitional year during which the appointee will work with the present Secretary -Treasurer, Richard Bett.  The exact date for assuming the position is negotiable.

The Secretary-Treasurer's responsibilities include the following:

Oversight of the Division's annual meeting

(Note: the dates of the Eastern Division meetings will change to early January in the 2015/16 academic year)

• Negotiation of hotel contracts
• Negotiation of contracts with decorating firms for book exhibits
• Assisting the Program Committee Chair in the scheduling of main program sessions
• Scheduling of APA committee and affiliated group sessions
• Working with National Office staff and hotel staff on various aspects of the meeting
• Preparation of the agenda for the Executive Committee meeting and the Business Meeting

Oversight of divisional committees and elections

• Implementation of the Executive Committee's suggestions for the membership of the Program Committee and the Advisory Committee to the Program Committee
• Arrangement of Program Committee meetings (as ex officio member of the Program Committee)
• Oversight of the Nominating Committee's activities
• Preparation of ballot materials
• Tabulation and reporting of ballot results

(Note: it is expected that the Eastern Division will move to electronic ballots prior to the handover of office.)

Oversight of Division's finances

• Handling of income and expense transactions
• Maintaining of financial records for annual audit
• Monitoring of divisional investments

Representation on Board of Officers

• Attending annual Board meeting
• Serving as member of the Chair's Council

The Executive Committee seeks these qualifications in a Secretary-Treasurer:

• A strong record of achievement in philosophy
• Evidence of successful administrative experience
• Respect for different philosophical approaches and the ability to gain the respect of persons representing different approaches to philosophy
• The ability to work productively with a variety of persons, including National Office staff, hotel sales and convention staff, book exhibitors, etc.
• Superior IT skills

A candidate for the position must be a member in good standing of the Eastern Division.  Stipend negotiable (including for the transition period), but has recently been approximately $25,000.  The position also carries some support for secretarial help.

The search committee is composed of Paul Guyer, Linda Martín Alcoff, Walter Brogan and Richard Bett.  Applicants should send a letter of interest, including the names of three references plus contact information.  Initial inquiries about the position are also welcome.  Both should be directed to Richard Bett at <rbett1@jhu.edu>.