Treasurer/Executive Secretary

The Treasurer/Executive Secretary oversees the financial and administrative functions of the Association. The Treasurer/Executive Secretary works closely with A-R Editions, the Association's business office, which performs day-to-day accounting, maintains the membership database and secure server, and provides membership services such as renewals, mailings, and conference registration. The Treasurer/Executive Secretary reviews all requests for payment and signs all checks; prepares and distributes various reports and the annual calendar; and serves as a liaison between A-R Editions staff, the Board and the membership of the Association on relevant matters. The Treasurer/Executive Secretary is a non-voting member of the Board of Directors and an ex-officio voting member of the Development, Finance, Membership, and Publications Committees, as well as the Marketing Subcommittee, and an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Investments Subcommittee. The Treasurer/Executive Secretary works closely with these committees, the Association's administrative office, the President, and the Board to carry out the mission of the Association.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact any member of the Search Committee to discuss the position in detail.

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 knowledge of management principles (including fiscal operations); electronic mail and computer access and literacy; and familiarity with the Music Library Association and other professional organizations. Experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and QuickBooks (or other standard bookkeeping/accounting software) is preferred. Membership in MLA is required.

The duration of appointment is one year, with reappointment possible for a total of four years. The Board reviews the performance of the Treasurer/Executive Secretary annually. The President reappoints upon successful review and the desire of the incumbent to continue. The successful candidate will attend the June 2008 board meeting (June 11-14) and will work closely with the current Treasurer/Executive Secretary through the fall 2008 board meeting, taking over all responsibilities at that time.

Please send a letter of application and resume with a list of three professional references by mail or e-mail attachment to:

Nancy Nuzzo
University at Buffalo
112 Baird Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260-4750
nuzzo@buffalo.edu

Recommendations for candidacy are welcome.  Members of the Search Committee are Eunice Schroeder, Brad Short, Patrick Wall, and Nancy Nuzzo, chair.