From: Joseph Esposito <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:43:37 -0400

With apologies for cross-posting.

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography is
seeking an Executive Director.  I know these people well.  It's a good
group and a great opportunity for the right person.  ASLO is running
ads in the Chronicle and on the SSP Web site.  I am pasting in a copy
of the ad below.  The address for applications is at the very end.

Joe Esposito

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ASLO, the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography
(“ASLO” or “Society”), is seeking an Executive Director who will be
responsible for the oversight of the Society’s operations, with a
focus on the management and development of the society’s publications
portfolio. The ED serves and promotes the interests of the members of
the society guided by directives of the Board of Directors and as such
initiates, oversees, coordinates and organizes efforts to realize the
mission of society.

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

For more than 50 years, ASLO has been a leading professional
organization for researchers and educators in the field of aquatic
science, working to provide for their needs at all phases of
professional development. The purpose of ASLO is to foster a diverse,
international scientific community that creates, integrates and
communicates knowledge across the full spectrum of aquatic sciences,
advances public awareness and education about aquatic resources and
research, and promotes scientific stewardship of aquatic resources for
the public interest. Its products and activities are directed toward
these ends.

ASLO is incorporated as a nonstock (non-profit) corporation in the
State of Wisconsin. Membership in the society is presently more than
3,800 members. Members are drawn from 58 countries including the
United States, and more than a quarter of the members reside outside
the U.S. In 2011, ASLO members voted to change its name to the
Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography, reflecting
the increasingly international nature of the society.

ASLO’s annual budget is approximately $1.5 million.

ASLO is best known for its highly rated research journals, its
interdisciplinary meetings and its special symposia. The society
supports increasingly important programs in public education and
outreach and public policy. It strives to encourage student
participation and to increase opportunities for minorities in the
aquatic sciences.

The ED’s primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide liaison and support between members, contractors and outside
interests to the Board of Directors and Advisory Board. Report to the
Board on a regular basis regarding on-going assessment of services to
ASLO’s members, clients and stakeholders, of new opportunities, and of
emerging challenges.

• Establish and foster a smoothly functioning, efficient organization
through effective communication and building of relationships inside
and outside the society.

• Guide and consistently strive to improve the services provided to
members, authors, and

• Participate in strategic planning for the society along with the
Board. Update the Board as to progress toward goals set by the
strategic plan.

General Management and External Relations

• Oversee all operations of the society including the relationships
with contractors and individuals responsible for ASLO’s publications
and products, meeting planning and

• Oversee the business operations of the society, monitor financial
results and address variances, oversee formation of the annual budget.

• Oversee the reporting of financial and operational results to Board.

• Create or review business plans for new products.

• Conduct annual reviews of existing products.

• Ensure the attainment of ASLO’s objectives by intensively supporting
the selection, development, management and evaluation of staff and
service providers.

• Specify accountabilities and goals; regularly evaluate performance.

• Evaluate contracts with all third parties and recommend changes to
Board, and implement changes approved by Board.

• Maintain a high level of awareness of initiatives and factors that
affect the society.  (e.g. changes in OA policies, launch of
competitive products).

• Promote and market the society.

• Develop long-term financial and marketing strategies to ensure the
sustainability and growth of ASLO’s publication portfolio.

• Assess ASLO’s existing journal and book products.

• Develop and launch new journal and book projects.

• Review the current business and pricing models for the Society’s publications

• Optimize sales (print, on-line, consortia), sourcing advertising
agents, and sourcing

• Analyze and recommend changes to ASLO’s editorial office (budgeting and

• Assess manuscript processing systems, carrying out workflow analysis
and optimizing of editorial office procedures.

• Analyze and recommend on-line journal hosting services.

• Analyze and recommend sourcing or partnering with publishers.

• Optimize editorial office staffing, recruiting staff and editorial team.

• Consolidate web presence, increasing visibility and accessibility of
ASLO’s products

• Develop multimedia, delivery of material to mobile devices and social media.

• Seek outside funding in support of the society.

• Provide support to the Board in its fund development efforts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Competitive candidates will be innovative leaders with 10+ years of
experience in roles analogous to this one. Senior level management
experience in a scientific publishing organization or an organization
with a significant scientific publishing program is required.
Experience in the functioning of non-profit scholarly societies is a
plus.

Required experience and qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management, Science or related-
scientific information management; graduate degree preferred.

• Strong background in the scholarly publishing industry, including
scientific journal management, marketing and sales, editorial and
production, and revenue models.

• Ability to support the leadership of a complex nonprofit
organization including an understanding of the responsibilities and
constraints of such an organization.

• Experience reporting to, working closely with, or serving on a Board
of Directors.

• Proven analytical skills with ability to evaluate needs and develop
and implement effective solutions independently.

APPPLICATION PROCESS

The application package consists of a CV, a cover letter containing 1)
a statement of qualifications as it pertains to the job description,
2) a vision statement for the position, and the names and addresses of
three persons who can provide references and 3) salary requirements.
The application, as well as any request for information, should be
addressed to:

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