Interim Executive Director of PARC Center

• Responsibilities include:

Provide recommendations regarding appropriate research projects to meet PARC and NBCC priorities

Review and oversee PARC research projects, assessing operational and logistical needs and providing guidance to ensure the successful identification of appropriate projects and completion of these projects. The Contractor will identify and outline the recommended steps to complete the contractual obligations and objectives of existing PARC research projects.

Assist in developing education for researchers to support the development of Research Briefs to help researchers present research outcomes in a clear, accessible manner for the counseling profession, policymakers, and the general public.

Collaborate with the NBCC President and Chief Executive Officer (President\-CEO) to:

• Offer strategic direction and informed decision\-making support to organizational leadership.
• Represent PARC with the Professional Counseling Leadership Coalition (PCLC). This responsibility includes attending scheduled, site\-based PCLC meetings, as designated by the NBCC President\-CEO, to ensure appropriate representation of PARC.

• Attend relevant congressional and other professional meetings on behalf of PARC, as designated by the NBCC President\-CEO, provided no conflicts of interest.
• Work collaboratively with internal organizational departments, including:

i.Communications and Information Technology (IT), concerning the development and production of communications, resources, web content, and other PARC materials. Such collaboration will include recommending revisions to the PARC website to enhance its relevance to researchers and counseling professionals.

ii.The government and legislative affairs team to advance the existing research agenda in support of legislative priorities and professional community engagement

Provide consultation and support to external professional partners for contracted research projects and initiatives.

Participate in all meetings scheduled by the NBCC President\-CEO or other authorized NBCC representative(s) related to PARC projects or activities, or the Services related to this Agreement.

Perform all other duties as appropriate and necessary for advancing PARC priorities and fulfilling the organization’s NBCC mission and purpose.

Perform all services, acts, and functions reasonably necessary, advisable, or otherwise appropriate to perform the services, consistent with this Agreement and any direction or instruction from the NBCC President\-CEO or other authorized NBCC representative.