Call for Nominations and Awards Committee Members

The Association is seeking applications for two vacancies on its Nominations and Awards Committee. The committee meets at PAEA’s May meeting and by conference calls, as needed, during the year. It is most active during spring into summer. Members should have the flexibility to participate regularly in conference calls and e-mail exchanges.

Responsibilities:

The committee’s major function is to identify and solicit qualified candidates to serve on the PAEA Board of Directors. It also selects award recipients based on established criteria. To carry out these charges, the committee

• Reexamines the bylaws and procedures to identify barriers to entry of qualified candidates and any ambiguities that might exist in current policies
• Assesses current awards
• Makes recommendations to the board, as appropriate, for new awards or recognition that may be desirable for the organization
• Considers other issues important to the nominations and awards procedures

Requirements:

• Five years’ experience as a faculty member in a PAEA member program
• Two years’ experience as a member of the board of directors or on a PAEA committee, task force, or workgroup

Applicants should demonstrate these attributes:

• Integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of PAEA’s mission, goals, and values
• Understanding of and commitment to executing the committee’s responsibilities

To apply, please e-mail a current CV and a letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position to Eileen Evans, eevans@paeaonline.org, by Friday, September 14. If you do not receive a confirmation within two business days, please call (703) 548-5538, ext. 307, to confirm that your application has been received. If you have questions about this position, contact Nominations and Awards Committee Chair Lombardo at paul.lombardo@stonybrook.edu.