The Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Director. The candidate must provide leadership, information, and develop opportunities for the AUCD network of Centers and Programs to conduct research and education activities in the areas of disability and health in cooperation with CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD). More specifically, this position is to direct, manage, and coordinate AUCD's efforts under a federal cooperative agreement with the CDC to strengthen the nation's capacity to carry out public health activities in the areas of birth defects (BD), developmental disabilities (DD), and health promotion for people living with disabilities. The Project Director will work directly with CDC officials, the AUCD network of centers and programs, sub-award grantees, and other partnering organizations that focus on BD/DD and special health care needs to carry out the activities of this cooperative agreement, as well as provide direction and support on a wide range of health and disability activities.

Submit a letter of interest, resume of relevant experience, and names and contact information for three references via mail or e-mail to George Jesien, Ph.D., Executive Director, AUCD, 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 920, Silver Spring, MD 20910. E-mail: gjesien@aucd.org, URL: http://www.ncpad.org/684/3055/2004-11-01#22. For additional information, please contact Ethan Long, Ph.D., Project Director, AUCD, 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 920, Silver Spring, MD 20910. T: 301-588-8252, e-mail: elong@aucd.org.