Description :
DIRECTOR PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Organization:
With nearly 100,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading organization of computer professionals. Founded in 1946, it is the largest of the 39 societies of the IEEE.
The IEEE Computer Society's vision is to be the leading provider of technical information, community services, and personalized services to the world's computing professionals.
The Society is dedicated to advancing the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing technology. Through its conferences, applications-related and research-oriented journals, local and student chapters, distance learning campus, technical committees, and standards working groups, the Society promotes an active exchange of information, ideas, and technological innovation among its members. In addition, the Society maintains close ties with the US Computing Sciences Accreditation Board and Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, monitoring and evaluating curriculum accreditation guidelines.
With about 40 percent of our members living and working outside the United States, the Computer Society fosters international communication, cooperation, and information exchange. To meet the needs of our members conveniently and efficiently, the Society maintains a service center office in Tokyo, Japan; a publications office in Los Alamitos, California; and its headquarters in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities:
The Director of Products and Services for The IEEE-Computer Society will exercise overall operational responsibility for the society's publications and conference services programs, including journals, magazines, proceedings, books, and conferences. The Director will oversee the Los Alamitos facility and its 60-person products & services staff. Working with volunteer boards, helps establish strategic direction and coordination among product teams, providing guidance to the publishing and conferences staff and volunteers and recommending modifications to policy or programs when necessary. Prepares and recommends operational budgets, manages operations to approved budgets, and reviews annual budget input for the director of finance and administration. Coordinates the Computer Society's purchasing and contracting of relevant publishing and conference services, ensuring the most economic use of resources. As a member of the Computer Society executive staff team, the Director of Products and Services actively assists, supports, and informs the Computer Society's Executive Director to facilitate the effective management and operation of the society and participates in senior management and planning activities of the society. He/she serves as a contact with IEEE and outside organizations in matters of conferences and publishing.
Requirements:
BA/BS degree required.
A master's degree, preferably in business administration, digital publishing, or finance, is strongly preferred.
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in either technical publishing or events/conference/meetings management, seven of which have been in a management capacity, is required.
Experience with not-for-profit environment is preferred.
Must possess a solid understanding of the technology and economics of contemporary publishing, especially in a not-for-profit academic environment.
Must have a solid understanding of the computer industry, its terminology, and the role of the Computer Society's service to computer professionals.
Must have an excellent personal facility with PC tools, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics software, and financial and statistical database skills needed for business and operations management.
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, company paid life insurance, and a business casual dress code. If interested, please apply online by clicking this link: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=34089.
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