[Open-education] Open Education Consortium (OEC) Board Announces Executive Director Position

Thu Jul 13 12:03:29 UTC 2017

Dear Colleagues,

It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that the Open Education
Consortium (OEC) Board of Directors announces Mary Lou Forward’s departure
as Executive Director of OEC, effective August 11, 2017. Since 2009, Mary
Lou has played a critical role in the development and success of the
organization, and we want to thank her for 8 years of dedicated service.

Igor Lesko will be serving as acting Executive Director while we conduct a
search for a new Executive Director.  We would appreciate your help to
identify strong candidates who can help us move the organization forward.
The announcement can also be found at: https://goo.gl/GdZYfe

*Position Announcement:*

The Open Education Consortium is looking for an Executive Director who is a
creative thinker with strong leadership skills to join a small,
internationally diverse team of educational change-makers to lead planning
and implementation of  activities for our second decade. Under the
direction and guidance of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is
responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing all aspects
of the organization, while motivating staff, volunteers and members to
advance open education around the world. OEC is a virtual organization, and
therefore the location of the position is flexible.

Please see the position description, including how to apply, here:
https://goo.gl/hca5F9. The Open Education Consortium is committed to
promoting geographical distribution, gender equality and diversity within
the organization, and we welcome applications from all who meet the
requirements. Position open until filled, with review of applications
starting on 30 August 2017. Salary is commensurate with experience.

*About the Open Education Consortium*

We are a global network of educational institutions, individuals and
organizations that support an approach to education based on openness,
including collaboration, innovation and collective development and use of
open educational materials. The Open Education Consortium is a non-profit,
social benefit organization registered in the United States and operating
worldwide.  Our mission is to promote, support and advance openness in
education around the world.  We believe that education is an essential,
shared and collaborative social good and that open educational practices
facilitate access, equity and opportunity in education.  For more
information, please visit our website at www.oeconsortium.org.

-- 
Igor Lesko
Director of Operations | Open Education Consortium
Cell:+27(0)72 6130478 | Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Skype:igor19805 | Twitter:igor_lesko
http://www.oeconsortium.org/

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