The director administers the Office of Information Services and related areas. Responsibilities include news service, sports information, publications, television services, photographic services, and legislative and community relations. A master's degree in journalism is required. Applicants must have a minimum of five years experience in a similar full-time position at a college or university, preferably with direct involvement in one or more of the areas of responsibility outlined above. The director reports to the Chancellor and works closely with a full-time staff of seven.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
The deadline for receipt of applications is November 15, 1999. The position is available starting February 1, 2000. The University enrolls approximately 5,100 undergraduate and 225 graduate students leading to degrees in agriculture, the arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, and technology management. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, seeks to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and persons of color. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.