About marketable skill sets, most commonly sought in the marketplace:
COMMUNICATION SKILLS ( verbal, visual, computer and internet literacy--the position announcements emphasize communications skills over and over, so this section is repetitive for emphasis). The candidate must have
excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
an ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and graphic means
excellent verbal and written communications skills
conflict resolution skills, excellent communications skills
excellent oral and written communications skills
effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills in executive level settings
expertise in teaching and learning applications of electronic learning technologies
ability to use electronic technologies
excellent communication and presentation skills, and familiarity with a facility inventory software, as well as word processing and spreadsheet programs
computer literacy, knowledge of applications based software in the Windows environment, including spreadsheet packages as well as desk top publishing packages
experience with state-of-the-art communication technology
outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
SOCIAL SKILLS, FLEXIBILITY, OPENNESS TO DIVERSITY. The candidate must have
an ability to work effectively with others
an ability to work well with, and motivate, colleagues of varying responsibilities in the organization
an ability to maintain effective working relationships
outstanding interpersonal skills
excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact with people
an ability to work in a team on diverse assignments
a record of collaborative and productive relationships with diverse constituencies
high commitment to teamwork and diversity
high skills in interoffice and interpersonal relations and the professional development of staff
a sense of humor and an ability to work with variety of constituencies
affability and flexibility
THINKING SKILLS. Candidates must have
an ability to analyze solutions and provide alternative solutions
ENERGY, DEDICATION, INTEGRITY. Candidates must have
high energy and unquestioned integrity
high energy, dedication, and integrity
ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT, EFFECTIVENESS. Candidates must be
very organized
adept in organizational and management skills
attentive to the "big picture" as well as to details
able to "follow through"
able to prioritize workload and check the work of related professionals
skilled in project and office management, including supervision
experienced in project planning and administration
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING SKILLS (innovativeness; creativity; leadership; and continuous, lifelong learning and personal development). Candidates must have
demonstrated experience in creating and implementing innovative programs
leadership skills
an understanding of continuous improvement process
the ability and motivation to develop knowledge and skills in light of expanding job responsibilities _(a)