Description of Position:

SHAFR has a membership of approximately 1,650, including about 300 outside the United States. It holds one annual meeting for its members (usually in June), sponsors joint sessions or functions at the American Historical Association and Organization of American Historians' annual meetings, awards eleven prizes for scholarly achievement, and is responsible for publication of Diplomatic History and the SHAFR Newsletter.

The Executive Secretary-Treasurer is currently paid an annual stipend of $7,500, with an additional $7,500 per year for a part-time secretary to facilitate the Executive Secretary-Treasurer's work and to maintain the SHAFR Business Office. It would be desirable, in addition, for the Executive Secretary-Treasurer to receive further support from his or her home institution in the form of time-release or funding (besides the office support mentioned below).

The Executive Secretary-Treasurer's term of office is for four (4) years, renewable at the discretion of the SHAFR Officers and Council. The Executive Secretary-Treasurer has responsibility for:

1. Overall maintenance of the SHAFR Business Office;
2. Maintenance, in conjunction with Blackwell Publishers, of a current SHAFR membership list;
3. Preparation and report on SHAFR annual budget and financial report at the January and summer meetings and preparation, with the appropriate CPA, of SHAFR's annual tax returns;
4. Advising the SHAFR Nominations Committee with respect to recruitment of candidates for SHAFR Officers and Council membership, preparation and mailing of ballots, determination of election results, and notification of all candidates of the outcomes;
5. Maintenance of membership of all SHAFR committees and instructions for committee procedures and publicizing of awards;
6. Convening of Investment Committee (by E-mail or telephone) to review investment adviser's record and to report to Council at SHAFR meetings;
7. Planning of appropriate receptions, luncheons, and Council meetings at the AHA and OAH meetings, and similarly at SHAFR annual meetings in conjunction with SHAFR local arrangements and program committees;
8. General oversight of the work and schedule of a part-time secretary who shall be provided with office space and access to SHAFR-designated telephone, voice mail, E-mail, fax, and copier. The part-time secretary shall maintain a regular work schedule and be responsible for all routine office correspondence: communication with SHAFR Officers, Council members, and general membership as determined by the Executive Secretary-Treasurer.

Send applications or inquiries to Robert L. Beisner, either by mail at 3851 Newark St., NW; Washington, DC 20016-3026; or by E-mail at huskerindc@rcn.com, no later than 15 April 2002.