Posted: April 19, 2012

Organization: Tomorrow's Child

Position: President and CEO

Tomorrow’s Child, the organization dedicated to preventing infant death and supporting those affected by it, seeks a dynamic new team leader. The organization, a non-profit 501(c) (3), has been the leading resource in Michigan for over 15 years for materials, education and training related to infant safe sleep and back to sleep and grief support. The President & CEO needs to be passionate about the mission and have experience in creating a culture where volunteers, funders and staff are working in alignment. The individual selected will have knowledge and experience in fundraising, grant writing and implementation, project management and fostering sustainability.

Tomorrow’s Child touches the life of every newborn in the state and has distributed nearly two million products to families and caregivers through their national campaign launched in 1994. Tomorrow’s Child also conducts studies to develop knowledge and a platform for action on sleep-related infant deaths and SUID. The organization is well-respected. The future leader will build on the history and expand the reach of the organization through connections, visionary perspectives and new opportunities. Background in maternal health will be valuable.

Tomorrow’s Child has a strong volunteer base and key grants in place. The progressive organization, with a budget of $800,000, requests a creative leader to expand the offerings and reach. The organization, headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, offers an excellent compensation package with a full competitive benefits package including a 401(k) plan and medical insurance. The salary range is $85,000-95,000 with an additional incentive compensation agreement.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree. A Master’s degree, CFRE credentials, and experience working and reporting to a Board and/or volunteers are preferred. Candidates must have 8-10 years experience with proven success. Tomorrow’s Child will hire an executive of the highest integrity who has demonstrated leadership abilities and a firm understanding of: effective team building to create a growing organization, operational oversight including project management, finance and budgets, relationship building, governance, and willingness to be innovative and creative.

Professional travel is required to represent the organization. Position requires knowledge and utilization of the newest technologies. More information on the Tomorrow’s Child is available at www.tomorrowschildmi.org.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, salary expectations and resume or vitae by May 9 to: MSAE/Cheryl Ronk, Attention: Tomorrow’s Child Search Committee, 1350 Haslett Road, East Lansing, MI, 48823; Fax 517-332-6724; TomorrowsChildCEO@yahoo.com

Posted: December 13, 2011

Organization: Oakland University

Position: Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Government Relations

This position will provide professional level administrative support to the vice president and the office of government relations in matters pertaining to advancing the university's legislative and administrative agendas.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, political science or communications; three to five years experience working in government relations, lobbying or politics required; strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task required; willingness and ability to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends, if necessary.

Desired Qualifications: Experience in a university or similar environment; proficient with Microsoft Office; specialized experience (e.g. familiarity with computer software packages) will be required as necessary; strong technological skills; strong interpersonal skills and communication skills; ability to work as part of a team and work independently; degree of professionalism and confidentiality; ability to multi-task.

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

This is a full-time administrative professional position. Salary up to $50,000. Compensation commensurate with education and experience. Must apply online to https://jobs.oakland.edu.

For more information on Oakland University's salary structure and fringe benefits, please go to our website at www.oakland.edu faculty & staff benefits and compensation. Oakland University, as an equal opportunity institution, is committed to compliance with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination. Oakland University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability, creed, sexual orientation, veteran status and other prohibited factors in employment, admissions, educational programs and activities. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to Oakland University, Director of Inclusion/Intercultural Initiatives, Department of Inclusion/Intercultural Initiatives, 203 Wilson Hall, Rochester, MI, 48309-4401.

Posted: November 18, 2011

Organization: Statewide Trade Association

Position: Administrative Assistant

Statewide Trade Association based in Lansing, Mich., seeks senior-level Administrative Assistant that will provide support to the President/CEO in serving the Association membership and Board of Directors.

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history/requirements to: Human Resource Director, P.O. Box 15064, Lansing, MI, 48901.