---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Andoh, Efua <eandoh@apa.org> Date: Fri, May 20, 2011 at 12:41 PM Subject: APA seeks Director, Children, Youth, and Families Office To: "Andoh, Efua" <eandoh@apa.org> Cc: "Cameron, Leslie" <lcameron@apa.org> Good afternoon, The American Psychological Association is recruiting for a new Director for its Children, Youth, and Families Office. While review of applications has begun, there is still time to apply. Please share the announcement below with potentially interested colleagues. *Qualified candidates should send resumes indicating requisition number 1259, cover letter, and salary requirements to: American Psychological Association, Human Resources, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, or email to **jobs@apa.org* <jobs@apa.org>* or fax to 202-336-5501.* * * *APA Seeks Director, Children, Youth, and Families Office* The American Psychological Association is seeking a Director of the APA Children, Youth, and Families Office (CYFO). The CYFO coordinates APA's public interest, health, human welfare, and social responsibility activities in the areas of children, youth, and families. The office supports the work of the APA Committee on Children, Youth, and Families and related task forces, and liaisons with interested divisions, state associations, other organizations and federal agencies. CYFO programs work to ensure that children, youth, and families receive the full attention of the Association; promote knowledge development and dissemination; engage in policy analysis and advocacy; and provide information and referral and consultation to members and the public. Required Qualifications: · Master’s degree in psychology or other social science discipline required; doctorate preferred · 5 or more years of increasingly responsible program development and project management experience required, including work experience with a membership, policy, research, or academic institution · Working understanding of psychology and its applications; knowledge of issues relating to children, youth, and families; exemplary communication and negotiation skills Description: The Director conceptualizes, plans, directs, and manages the programs and administrative operations of the Children, Youth, and Families Office (CYFO) and develops and implements projects initiated by the Committee on Children, Youth, and Families and other related groups. The Director: · Collects, synthesizes, and disseminates information related to the psychological issues that impact the lives and well-being of children, youth, and families; · Promotes the understanding of the role of psychology in improving the welfare of children, youth, and families; · Works with the Committee on Children Youth and Families and other related groups to identify and pursue goals and initiatives designed to further the mission of the Committee and APA · Develops and maintains collaborations and liaison relationships inside and outside the Association · Works with the Public Interest Government Relations Office, the Committee on Children Youth and Families, and other relevant groups and individuals to develop and pursue an APA public policy agenda addressing psychological issues impacting children, youth and families; · Represents APA on several federal and advocacy related coalitions and implementation groups. · Directs office administrative operations, including developing and managing budget and supervising staff *Efua Andoh* Asst Director, Communications & Special Projects Public Interest Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First St, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: 202-336-6045 Fax: 202-336-6040 E-mail: eandoh@apa.org Website: www.apa.org/pi [image: Description: APA Logo] P Please consider the environment before printing this email.
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