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Position Title:	Development Officer
Institution:	Music Library Association
General Information:	The Development Officer oversees the development/fund-raising functions of the Association, and works closely with MLA's Board of Directors, Treasurer/Executive Secretary, Business Office, and President to foster a culture of philanthropy that supports fund development and the organization's mission.
Responsibilities:	Duties and responsibilities include: - Providing general oversight of all the Association’s fund-raising activities and monitoring Development Committee activities through coordination with the Board, MLA Business Office, and other appropriate committees. - With the Board, charting the Association’s course of fund development. - Acknowledging all contributions to the Association.
Qualifications / Requirements:	The position requires a dynamic, well organized and detail-oriented individual with at least five years of experience as a music librarian; administrative experience and extensive knowledge of development/fund-raising principles; familiarity with the Music Library Association and other professional organizations. Membership in MLA is required. The Development Officer receives an honorarium of $2,200 per year and support for expenses necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position (telephone, postage, supplies, etc.)
Term:	The duration of appointment is one year, beginning 1 July 2007, with reappointment possible for a total of four years. The Board reviews the performance of the Development Officer annually. The President reappoints upon successful review and the desire of the incumbent to continue. The successful candidate will be appointed at the February-March 2007 annual meeting and will work closely with the Board of Directors and the Development Committee until the term of appointment begins.
Deadline:	December 31, 2006 Final interviews to take place at the Pittsburgh meeting in February with announcement to be made at the annual business meeting on Saturday.
Application:	Letter of application, current resume, and contact information for 3 references should be mailed to Ruthann McTyre Rita Benton Music Library 2000 Voxman Music Building University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 522425-1795 E-mail is also acceptable: ruthann-mctyre@uiowa.edu Search Committee members: Pamela Bristah, Robert Follet, Ruthann McTyre, Nancy Nuzzo, and Jim Zychowicz.